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...

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Körperschaft: #BlackScholarsMatter Symposium 2020, Online (VerfasserIn)
Beteiligte: Byron, Gay L. (HerausgeberIn) ; Page, Hugh R. ca. 20. Jh. (HerausgeberIn)
Medienart: Druck Buch
Sprache:Englisch
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Veröffentlicht: Atlanta SBL Press [2022]
In: Resources for biblical study (number 100)
Jahr: 2022
Schriftenreihe/Zeitschrift:Resources for biblical study number 100
normierte Schlagwort(-folgen):B African Theology / Biblical theology / Scientist / Racism / Test bias
RelBib Classification:CF Christentum und Wissenschaft
CG Christentum und Politik
HA Bibel
KBN Subsahara-Afrika
weitere Schlagwörter: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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Zusammenfassung: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 --
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references
ISBN:162837313X