TY - BOOK ID - 14227173 TI - The Black Church Studies Reader AU - Pollard, Alton B. AU - Duncan, Carol B. PY - 2016 SN - 1349574228 1137552875 1137534559 PB - New York : Palgrave Macmillan US : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, DB - UniCat KW - African American churches KW - Black theology KW - African Americans KW - Blacks KW - Religion KW - Philosophy & Religion KW - Christianity KW - African American churches. KW - Black theology. KW - Religion. KW - African American theology KW - Afro-American churches KW - Black churches KW - Churches, African American KW - Negro churches KW - Theology, Doctrinal KW - Christian sects KW - Religion and sociology. KW - Christianity. KW - Bible-Theology. KW - Religions. KW - Social Aspects of Religion. KW - Sociology of Religion. KW - Religion and Society. KW - Biblical Studies. KW - Comparative Religion. KW - Comparative religion KW - Denominations, Religious KW - Religion, Comparative KW - Religions, Comparative KW - Religious denominations KW - World religions KW - Civilization KW - Gods KW - Religions KW - Church history KW - Religion and society KW - Religious sociology KW - Society and religion KW - Sociology, Religious KW - Sociology and religion KW - Sociology of religion KW - Sociology KW - Bible KW - Theology. KW - Bible—Theology. KW - Bible. UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:14227173 AB - The Black Church Studies Reader addresses the depth and breadth of Black theological studies, from Biblical studies and ethics to homiletics and pastoral care. The book examines salient themes of social and religious significance such as gender, sexuality, race, social class, health care, and public policy. While the volume centers around African American experiences and studies, it also attends to broader African continental and Diasporan religious contexts. The contributors reflect an interdisciplinary blend of Black Church Studies scholars and practitioners from across the country. The text seeks to address the following fundamental questions: What constitutes Black Church Studies as a discipline or field of study? What is the significance of Black Church Studies for theological education? What is the relationship between Black Church Studies and the broader academic study of Black religions? What is the relationship between Black Church Studies and local congregations (as well as other faith-based entities)? The book's search for the answers to these questions is compelling and illuminating. ER -