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Religion in Black America
'News & Notes' explores the development and relevance of faith in various aspects of African-American culture.
in this Series
Exploring Religion in Black America
July 2, 2007 · We kick off a new series looking at faith in the African-American community. This first installment features an overview of the history of religion in black America.
Inside the Business of Religion
July 19, 2007 · As part of this month's religion series, we take a look at the marketing of religion and how different faiths balance business with spirituality.
Challenges of Teaching Faith
July 23, 2007 · Religious educators and leaders discuss the personal and political challenges of teaching religious studies.
Examining the Role of the Black Preacher
July 9, 2007 · Religious scholars discuss the impact of the black American religious leader on American society. Guests include Anthea Butler, associate professor of religion at the University of Rochester in New York, and the Rev. Stephan Epps, who teaches religion at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, New York.
Divine Law or Sexism?
July 12, 2007 · Women play key roles in religious communities, but some faiths aren't comfortable letting them lead. Three religious leaders talk about the evolving role of women in their respective faith traditions.
Social Consciousness in the Black Church
July 16, 2007 · The religion series continues with a discussion of faith and the traditions of philanthropy with Pastor John Hunter of the First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles and Leon Henry, head of the Catholic charitable group Our Daily Bread.
Religion in Black America
'News & Notes' explores the development and relevance of faith in various aspects of African-American culture.
in this Series
Exploring Religion in Black America
July 2, 2007 · We kick off a new series looking at faith in the African-American community. This first installment features an overview of the history of religion in black America. Inside the Business of Religion
July 19, 2007 · As part of this month's religion series, we take a look at the marketing of religion and how different faiths balance business with spirituality.
Challenges of Teaching Faith
July 23, 2007 · Religious educators and leaders discuss the personal and political challenges of teaching religious studies.
Examining the Role of the Black Preacher
July 9, 2007 · Religious scholars discuss the impact of the black American religious leader on American society. Guests include Anthea Butler, associate professor of religion at the University of Rochester in New York, and the Rev. Stephan Epps, who teaches religion at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, New York.
Divine Law or Sexism?
July 12, 2007 · Women play key roles in religious communities, but some faiths aren't comfortable letting them lead. Three religious leaders talk about the evolving role of women in their respective faith traditions.
Social Consciousness in the Black Church
July 16, 2007 · The religion series continues with a discussion of faith and the traditions of philanthropy with Pastor John Hunter of the First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles and Leon Henry, head of the Catholic charitable group Our Daily Bread.
