Black scholars matter: visions, struggles, and hopes in Africana biblical studies
This book collects the presentations of twelve leading Africana scholars who participated in the groundbreaking #Black Scholars Matter virtual symposium in August 2020 organized by the Society of Biblical Literature's Black Scholars Matter Task Force in coordination with SBL's Committee on...
| Published in: | Resources for biblical study |
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| Contributors: | ; |
| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Published: |
Atlanta
SBL Press
[2022]
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| In: |
Resources for biblical study (number 100)
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| Series/Journal: | Resources for biblical study
number 100 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
African Theology
/ Biblical theology
/ Scientist
/ Racism
/ Test bias
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| RelBib Classification: | CF Christianity and Science CG Christianity and Politics HA Bible KBN Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Further subjects: | B
Biblical scholars
B Collection of essays B Conference program 2020 B African American scholars B African Americans Education (Higher) B African Americans - Education (Higher) |
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| Parallel Edition: | Electronic
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| Summary: | This book collects the presentations of twelve leading Africana scholars who participated in the groundbreaking #Black Scholars Matter virtual symposium in August 2020 organized by the Society of Biblical Literature's Black Scholars Matter Task Force in coordination with SBL's Committee on Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Minorities in the Profession. These scholars share their perspectives on biblical studies and their experience as scholars in the discipline on a range of topics, including blatant and subtle forms of bias and racism; mentoring; lessons of struggle, sacrifice, and lack of support; reflections on the challenges presented by national tragedies, geographical locations, and academic disciplines; and the difficulties associated with creating a more welcoming environment for the next generation of Black biblical scholars. Eight additional contributors and stakeholders who have administrative and decision-making responsibilities within theological education and other settings address issues of institutional and personal accountability -- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references |
| ISBN: | 162837313X |