This side of heaven : race, ethnicity, and Christian faith /
This side of heaven : race, ethnicity, and Christian faith / [print]
edited by Robert J. Priest and Alvaro L. Nieves.
- Oxford, New York : Oxford University Press, (c)2007.
- xiv, 356 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Columbia International University Faculty Author Robert Joseph Priest
Thinking critically about culture, race, and color -- Race : critical thinking and transformative possibilities Science and the myth of biological race Race, ethnicity, and color among Latinos in the United States Culture matters : diversity in the United States and its implications Developing multicultural competency Encountering the other in ethnic and racialized worlds -- Western images of others and otherness Crossing the color line : a brief historical survey of race relations in American evangelical Christianity Sharing the gospel in a racially segregated society : the case of Columbia Bible College, 1923-1963 "Becoming conservative, becoming white?" : Black evangelicals and the para-church movement Using and abusing the Bible in ethnic and racial contexts -- The sword of truth in a sea of lies : the theology of hate Family and table-fellowship in the writings of Luke Church as a lifestyle : distinctive or typical? The Samaritans : a biblical-theological mirror for understanding racial, ethnic, and religious identity? The Bible and the communion of saints : a churchly plural reading of scripture Engaging racial and ethnic realities in congregational settings -- New immigrant Filipinos bring changes to their parish Constructing new intergenerational ties, cultures, and identities among Korean American Christians : a congregational case study Divergent worship practices in the Sunday morning hour : analysis of an "interracial" church merger attempt Power and reconciliation in an urban church : the case of New City Fellowship An applied research strategy for Christian organizations Robert J. Priest and Alvaro L. Nieves -- Jenell Williams Paris -- Eloise Hiebert Meneses -- Carlos Pozzi -- Michael Jindra -- J. Derek McNeil and Carlos Pozzi -- Paul G. Hiebert -- Joseph L. Thomas and Douglas A. Sweeney -- Robert J. Priest -- Marla Frederick McGlathery and Traci Griffin -- Michael Jessup -- David W. Pao -- Vincent Bacote -- Tite Tienou -- S. Steve Kang -- Kersten Bayt Priest -- Peter T. Cha -- Kersten Bayt Priest and Robert J. Priest -- Brian M. Howell -- Alvaro L. Nieves -- Robert J. Priest and Alvaro L. Nieves.
In recent years Christian scholars have become increasingly aware of their responsibility to recognize and respond to the challenges posed by ethnic and racial diversity. Similarly, historically white Christian colleges, universities, seminaries and congregations are struggling to transform themselves into communities that are welcoming to minorities and sensitive to their needs. This collection of all-new essays is meant to enable those who are engaged in these initiatives to understand the historical linkage of race, ethnicity, and Christianity and to explore the ways in which constructive change can be achieved. The volume is the product of a long-term study funded by the Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology. In the course of this study, it emerged that many Christian institutions now offer courses on race and ethnicity, but that there is very little relevant literature written from the standpoint of rigorous Christian scholarship. This book is intended to fill that gap. The authors address such questions as, What has been the history of Christian churches and leaders in relation to slavery, segregation, and apartheid? Which biblical texts and doctrines have historically been employed on behalf of racial projects, and which are relevant to the racial and ethnic crises of our day? How have religious leaders constructively engaged such crises? How do congregations shape the values, civic commitments, understandings and sensitivities of their membership? How can local congregations be sites for racial reconciliation and justice initiatives? Are there positive models for how churches and other religious institutions have helped to bring healing to racial and ethnic tensions and divides? How might Christians in the professions work to bring justice to business, education, government, and other areas of society? When good intentions fail to accomplish desired ends, how do we analyze what went wrong? Written by an interracial and interethnic team of scholars representing diverse disciplines, this book will meet a pressing need and set a new standard for the discussion of race and ethnicity in the Christian context. https://www.amazon.com/This-Side-Heaven-Ethnicity-Christian-dp-019531056X/dp/019531056X/ref=mt_hardcover?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1565291529
9780195310566 9780195310573
2006004642
GBA676012 bnb
013546756 Uk
Columbia International University--Alumni and alumnae.
CIU Alumni Authors
Race relations--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Ethnic relations--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Ethnicity--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Christian Life.
BT734 BT734.N682.T457 2007
Columbia International University Faculty Author Robert Joseph Priest
Thinking critically about culture, race, and color -- Race : critical thinking and transformative possibilities Science and the myth of biological race Race, ethnicity, and color among Latinos in the United States Culture matters : diversity in the United States and its implications Developing multicultural competency Encountering the other in ethnic and racialized worlds -- Western images of others and otherness Crossing the color line : a brief historical survey of race relations in American evangelical Christianity Sharing the gospel in a racially segregated society : the case of Columbia Bible College, 1923-1963 "Becoming conservative, becoming white?" : Black evangelicals and the para-church movement Using and abusing the Bible in ethnic and racial contexts -- The sword of truth in a sea of lies : the theology of hate Family and table-fellowship in the writings of Luke Church as a lifestyle : distinctive or typical? The Samaritans : a biblical-theological mirror for understanding racial, ethnic, and religious identity? The Bible and the communion of saints : a churchly plural reading of scripture Engaging racial and ethnic realities in congregational settings -- New immigrant Filipinos bring changes to their parish Constructing new intergenerational ties, cultures, and identities among Korean American Christians : a congregational case study Divergent worship practices in the Sunday morning hour : analysis of an "interracial" church merger attempt Power and reconciliation in an urban church : the case of New City Fellowship An applied research strategy for Christian organizations Robert J. Priest and Alvaro L. Nieves -- Jenell Williams Paris -- Eloise Hiebert Meneses -- Carlos Pozzi -- Michael Jindra -- J. Derek McNeil and Carlos Pozzi -- Paul G. Hiebert -- Joseph L. Thomas and Douglas A. Sweeney -- Robert J. Priest -- Marla Frederick McGlathery and Traci Griffin -- Michael Jessup -- David W. Pao -- Vincent Bacote -- Tite Tienou -- S. Steve Kang -- Kersten Bayt Priest -- Peter T. Cha -- Kersten Bayt Priest and Robert J. Priest -- Brian M. Howell -- Alvaro L. Nieves -- Robert J. Priest and Alvaro L. Nieves.
In recent years Christian scholars have become increasingly aware of their responsibility to recognize and respond to the challenges posed by ethnic and racial diversity. Similarly, historically white Christian colleges, universities, seminaries and congregations are struggling to transform themselves into communities that are welcoming to minorities and sensitive to their needs. This collection of all-new essays is meant to enable those who are engaged in these initiatives to understand the historical linkage of race, ethnicity, and Christianity and to explore the ways in which constructive change can be achieved. The volume is the product of a long-term study funded by the Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology. In the course of this study, it emerged that many Christian institutions now offer courses on race and ethnicity, but that there is very little relevant literature written from the standpoint of rigorous Christian scholarship. This book is intended to fill that gap. The authors address such questions as, What has been the history of Christian churches and leaders in relation to slavery, segregation, and apartheid? Which biblical texts and doctrines have historically been employed on behalf of racial projects, and which are relevant to the racial and ethnic crises of our day? How have religious leaders constructively engaged such crises? How do congregations shape the values, civic commitments, understandings and sensitivities of their membership? How can local congregations be sites for racial reconciliation and justice initiatives? Are there positive models for how churches and other religious institutions have helped to bring healing to racial and ethnic tensions and divides? How might Christians in the professions work to bring justice to business, education, government, and other areas of society? When good intentions fail to accomplish desired ends, how do we analyze what went wrong? Written by an interracial and interethnic team of scholars representing diverse disciplines, this book will meet a pressing need and set a new standard for the discussion of race and ethnicity in the Christian context. https://www.amazon.com/This-Side-Heaven-Ethnicity-Christian-dp-019531056X/dp/019531056X/ref=mt_hardcover?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1565291529
9780195310566 9780195310573
2006004642
GBA676012 bnb
013546756 Uk
Columbia International University--Alumni and alumnae.
CIU Alumni Authors
Race relations--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Ethnic relations--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Ethnicity--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Christian Life.
BT734 BT734.N682.T457 2007