Title: Black church studies : an introduction /
Authors: Floyd-Thomas, Stacey M., 1969-
Publisher: Abingdon Press,
Year: 2007
Subjects: African American churches; African Americans Religion
Abstract: "Over the last thirty years African American voices and perspectives have become essential to the study of the various theological disciplines. Writing out of their particular position in the North American context, African American thinkers have contributed significantly to biblical studies, theology, church history, ethics, sociology of religion, homiletics, pastoral care, and a number of other fields. Frequently the work of these African American scholars is brought together in the seminary curriculum under the rubric of the black church studies class. Drawing on these several disciplines, the black church studies class seeks to give an account of the broad meaning of Christian faith in the African American experience. Up to now, however, there has not been a single, comprehensive textbook designed to meet the needs of students and instructors in these classes. Black Church Studies: An Introduction will meet that need. Drawing on the work of specialists in several fields, it introduces all of the core theological disciplines from an African American standpoint, from African American biblical interpretation to womanist theology and and ethics to sociological understandings of the life of African American churches. It will become an indispensable resource for all those preparing to serve in African American congregations, or to understand African American contributions to the study of Christian faith" --
Contents: Black church history -- Black biblical studies -- Black theologies -- The Black church, culture, and society -- African-American Christian social ethics -- Christian education in the Black church tradition : church life as Christian education -- Black Christian worship as nurture.