W. E. B. Du Bois and the Sociology of the Black Church and Religion, - 1897191

Informationen zum Autor Robert A. Wortham is now retired from academia but was affiliated with North Carolina Central University for thirty-four years (1988–2022). Klappentext This edited reader showcases classic studies on the Black Church and religion by a pioneer of American sociology. Utilizing statistical, ethnographic, literary, and historical data, W. E. B. Du Bois captured the vibrant role the Black Church played in the African American community at the turn of the twentieth century. Zusammenfassung This edited reader showcases classic studies on the Black Church and religion by a pioneer of American sociology. Utilizing statistical! ethnographic! literary! and historical data! W. E. B. Du Bois captured the vibrant role the Black Church played in the African American community at the turn of the twentieth century. Inhaltsverzeichnis W. E. B. Du Bois and the Sociological Study of the Black Church and Religion, 1897-1914: Editor's Introduction Part 1: Articles and Book Chapters on the Black Church and Religion 1. The Problem of Amusement 2. Farmville, VA, the Negro Church and Social Class 3. The Negro Church in Philadelphia 4. The Development of a People 5. Religion in the South 6. The Negro in Literature and Art Part 2: Poetry, Prayers, Editorials and Opinions Related to the Black Church and Religion 7. Credo, Litany at Atlanta and A Hymn to the People 8. Prayers for Dark People 9. Selected Editorials and Opinions on the Black Church and Religion from The Crisis Part 3: Selections from The Souls of Black Folk 10. Of the Faith of the Fathers 11. Of Alexander Crummell 12. The Sorrow Songs Part 4: Atlanta University Conference Studies Addressing the Black Church 13. The Negro Church and Social Betterment 14. Primitive Negro Religion and the Effect of Transplanting 15. Negro Laymen and the Church 16. Religious Belief

Product details

• Authors: Unknown, Robert A. Wortham
• Assisted by: Robert A Wortham (Editor), Robert A. Wortham (Editor), Wortham Robert A. (Editor)
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2017
• EAN: 9781498530354
• ISBN: 978-1-4985-3035-4
• No. of pages: 288
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Sociology, RELIGION / Christianity / Protestant, 20th Century, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion, RELIGION / Christianity / History, c 1800 to c 1900, Religion & beliefs, Later 19th century c 1850 to c 1899, Early 20th century c 1900 to c 1950, Religion and beliefs, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / American / African American & Black