This side of heaven : race, ethnicity, and Christian faith / Robert J. Priest. [print]

Columbia International University Faculty Author Robert Joseph Priest

Introduction Robert J. Priest and Alvaro L. Nieves ; Part I. Thinking critically about culture, race, and color Race : critical thinking and transformative possibilities Jenell Williams Paris Science and the myth of biological race Eloise Hiebert Meneses Race, ethnicity, and color among Latinos in the United States Carlos Pozzi Culture matters : diversity in the United States and its implications Michael Jindra Developing multicultural competency J. Derek McNeil and Carlos Pozzi ; Part II. Encountering the other in ethnic and racialized worlds Western images of others and otherness Paul G. Hiebert Crossing the color line : a brief historical survey of race relations in American evangelical Christianity Joseph L. Thomas and Douglas A. Sweeney Sharing the gospel in a racially segregated society : the case of Columbia Bible College, 1923-1963 Robert J. Priest "Becoming conservative, becoming white?" : Black evangelicals and the para-church movement Marla Frederick McGlathery and Traci Griffin ; Part III. Using and abusing the Bible in ethnic and racial contexts The sword of truth in a sea of lies : the theology of hate Michael Jessup Family and table-fellowship in the writings of Luke David W. Pao Church as a lifestyle : distinctive or typical? Vincent Bacote The Samaritans : a biblical-theological mirror for understanding racial, ethnic, and religious identity? Tite Tienou The Bible and the communion of saints : a churchly plural reading of scripture S. Steve Kang ; Part IV. Engaging racial and ethnic realities in congregational settings New immigrant Filipinos bring changes to their parish Kersten Bayt Priest Constructing new intergenerational ties, cultures, and identities among Korean American Christians : a congregational case study Peter T. Cha Divergent worship practices in the Sunday morning hour : analysis of an "interracial" church merger attempt Kersten Bayt Priest and Robert J. Priest Power and reconciliation in an urban church : the case of New City Fellowship Brian M. Howell An applied research strategy for Christian organizations Alvaro L. Nieves ; Conclusion 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.

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Robert J. Priest is Director of the Ph.D. Program in Intercultural Studies and Professor of Mission and Anthropology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. His research and writing have focused on religious conversion, moral discourse, and missionary practices. Alvaro L. Nieves is Department Chair and Professor of Sociology at Wheaton College. He recently served as General Editor of The Latino Heritage Bible and has also served as a consultant to the Department of Energy.