Black Theology in Britain

A Reader

Michael N. Jagessar, Anthony G. Reddie, Michael N. Jagessar, Anthony G. Reddie

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2016
• Print ISBN:
  9781138181625
• eBook ISBN:
  9781134964628
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Christian Theology

Black theology as a discipline emerged in 1960s America, growing out of the experiences of Black people of the African Diaspora as they sought to re-interpret the central ideas of Christianity in light of struggle and oppression. However, a form of Black theology has been present in Britain since the time of slavery. 'Black Theology in Britain' offers the first comprehensive survey of Black theology, tracing its development in Britain from the eighteenth century to today. The essays cover a wide range of topics: Black Liberation; drama as a medium for Black theology; the perspective of Black women; Black theology in the pulpit and pastoral care; and the work of Robert Beckford and Anthony Reddie. 'Black Theology in Britain' is a key resource for students of British history, cultural studies, Black theology, and religious studies.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• Foreword
• Acknowledgements
• Chapter 1 Black Theology in Britain? Discerning a Rationale for this Work
• Chapter 2 Roots of Black British Religiosity
• Chapter 3 Remembering the Forgotten Voices
• Chapter 4 Dread and Rahtid: Robert Beckford’s Canon
• Chapter 5 What are the Sistas Saying?
• Chapter 6 Interpreting Texts
• Chapter 7 Communicating Black Theology: Anthony Reddie’s Writing
• Chapter 8 Black Theology in Pulpit and Pew
• Chapter 9 Roots and Routes
• Chapter 10 Future Trajectories
• Notes
• Supporting Material
• Bibliography
• Index