History and Sociology of American Black Church
An examination of the History of the Black church, its roots, culture, prophetic tradition and contributionsWhat you'll learn
- Confidently articulate and communicate concerning the historical antecedents of the development of the African-American church in the United States.
- Effectively and convincingly showcase your knowledge surrounding the history of the Black church, its roots, culture, and prophetic tradition
- Be equipped to write, lecture and teach about black church contributions to black group identity, theology, politics, and the larger American society.
- Persuasively identify trends that will define the Black church well into the next century.
- Relate to the internal structure of the church and the reactions of the church to external and societal challenges.
- Convey knowledge at a professional level concerning the political philosophy, social issues, preaching, and worship in the Black church.
- Easily and comfortably identify the the commonalities and distinctive features of the seven major African American based denominations
