Barbara D. Savage, a professor of history and American social thought at the University of Pennsylvania, is receiving the prize for the ideas set forth in her book, “Your Spirits Walk Beside Us: The Politics of Black Religion,” published in 2008 by Harvard University Press.
According to Hendricks's biblical exegesis, Jesus was a class warrior. Jesus said, "Woe to you who are rich," Hendricks wrote. "Wealth becomes unjust for Jesus when it is used in an unjust fashion, or for unjust ends, or when it is greedily accumulated and not shared with those in need of material assistance."
What is the past and continuing influence of African-American churches on U.S. politics?
Biblical scholar Obery Hendricks, historian Barbara Savage, and theologian Yolanda Pierce discuss religion and power in America
To be sure the Black Church is not monolithic. In fact the term, “Black Church” is a rubric for a half dozen predominately Black denominations, dozens of non-denominational mega churches and their fellowships, and black congregations inside predominately white denominations. These various constellations constitute the Black Church. In word, there are many “Black Churches”.
WASHINGTON –Howard University School of Divinity is again bringing high profile speakers, academics and performing artists from across the nation to spread the word during its 95th Annual Convocation next week, but this year something’s different. The message is being delivered through hip hop. Names of some of the guests are familiar – like syndicated...
THE COMMITTEE FOR THE STUDY OF RELIGION PRESENTS BLACK AMERICAN POPULAR RELIGION Friday, November 4th, 2011 11.00 am – 7.00 pm The Martin E. Segal Theatre CUNY Graduate Center | 365 Fifth Ave @ 34th Street Free and open to the public Josef Sorett (Columbia University) 11a – 12.30p: Spirit in the Art(s): Black Religion...