History of the Black Church in America

🛠️ **Course Title:** An Overview of Race, Class, and Gender in the African-American Church 🚀 **Headline:** Dive Deep into the History and Impact of the Black Church in America 🚀 🌍 **About the Course:**

Embark on a historical journey through the fabric of American history with our course on the History of the Black Church in America. This comprehensive exploration will unveil the purpose and function of the Black Church, distinguishing between its various Christian denominations. As we delve into Africana Studies, you'll engage with a myriad of social, spiritual, and thought-provoking themes.

🔍 **Key Learning Objectives:** - Refine and deepen your understanding of your own church denomination or the spiritual ordinances of another. - Discover the origins and influence of the first African-American founded Christian denominations. - Examine the complex roles played by slaveholding religion, liberation theology, and Black cosmology in American society. - Review the history of multiculturalism within the early Pentecostal Church movement. - Uncover the significant impact of race, class, and gender dynamics in the African-American church community. 👨‍🏫 **For Church Leaders & Members Alike:**

This course is designed to equip you with a well-rounded understanding of the Black Religious experience in America. Whether you're a church leader seeking to develop strong, informed leaders or simply curious about this pivotal aspect of African-American culture, our course will provide valuable insights. You'll be better positioned to evangelize and implement outreach programs, as well as minister effectively within the Black community.

📚 **Course Content & Overview:** - A beginner's level course with no prerequisites required. - Divided into eight (8) lectures, the course spans the history of the Black Church from pre-emancipation to the Non-Denominational Church Movement of the 1980s and 1990s. - Includes access to OnDemand Video Lectures, providing a comprehensive look at the creation and evolution of "Praise Houses," African Initiated Churches, and Pentecostal denominations. 📝 **Course Details:** - This course is a deep dive into American history from an often-overlooked perspective within the African-American community. - It's academic in nature, utilizing both sacred and secular literary sources, and is best suited for those who are comfortable with basic technology use on a PC, laptop, or smartphone. - You'll gain insights that you may not find in a typical college curriculum or Sunday service. 🤝 **Why Take This Course?** - To understand the diverse heritages and histories that shape today's religious communities. - To enrich your knowledge and spiritual journey within the context of the African-American Church. - To prepare yourself to be an informed, compassionate, and effective leader or community member. 📆 **Enroll Now and Start Your Journey Through the Rich Tapestry of Black Church History!** 📆