The Black Catholic Experience

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What does it mean to be Black and Catholic? How has a religion premised on neighborly love been so ineffective in light of the color line? Can the history, traditions and culture of Blacks be regarded as gifts to the faith? The history and spirituality of Black Catholics is a powerful lens through which to examine complex issues of race, religion and justice in the United States. This course introduces students to African Church Fathers and Mothers, Popes and the decisive role Africa played in the formation of the early church, the impact of Roman Catholic Church on the black experience, the emergence of Black Catholicism, black biblical interpretations and the struggle for racial justice in the Catholic Church. Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate College of Arts & Sciences Theology