Resource theme: Black Theology
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Black Theology, Womanist Theology, Bonhoeffer, and Anti Racism Workshop
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This workshop plan is here to help you lead a group in conversations concerning Black Theology, Womanist Theology, Bonhoeffer, and Anti Racism. There is background to Black and Womanist theologians, their thoughts, and time for reflection and discussion about their theologies. There is also space to discuss taking action against racism and what these actions…
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Slavery and Human Dignity Workshop
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How to navigate a discussion about slavery and abuse in the Bible. What you’ll need A Bible (whatever translation you’d prefer), a piece of paper for each participant to write on or one large piece to be used by everyone (this is up to you) plus multiple pens/pencils. If you choose to use one piece…
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The Run Up to the Birth (Matthew 1: 18-25)
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Opening Prayer Jesus, light of the world, we give you thanks that you came to be one of us, in solidarity with all whose very humanity is often called into question. As we celebrate your humanity, let us celebrate the humanity of all people. Amen. Exegesis This section from the opening chapter of Matthew’s Gospel…
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Black Theology 101
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Black Theology can be broadly understood as the self-conscious attempt to enter into rational and disciplined conversation about God and God’s relationship to Black people in the world throughout history. The God that is at the centre of Black Theology is the one who is largely, although not exclusively, understood in terms of God’s revelation…
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Womanist Theology 101
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In the mid 1980’s, three African American scholars – Katie Cannon, Jacquelyn Grant, and Delores Williams – realised there was a need for a more inclusive theological and ethical framework concerning black liberation theology. Prior to the construction of a womanist ethic and reflection, there was no such construct in place to encourage black women to reclaim their identity, love their…