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This course explores the historical and contemporary influence of White Christian Nationalism (WCN) in the United States and examines how the Black Christian tradition has resisted racial and theological distortions of Christianity. By engaging historical analysis, theological critique, and practical application, students will gain a deeper understanding of how WCN has shaped American religious and political life, as well as how Black Christians have maintained a prophetic witness against it.
Course Goals:
- Define and analyze White Christian Nationalism from historical, theological, and political perspectives.
- Explore the role of race in shaping Christian identity and practice in the United States.
- Examine the resistance of the Black church to WCN and its ongoing prophetic witness.
- Equip students with practical strategies to challenge WCN in their own faith communities and contexts.
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Jemar Tisby is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the Church's Complicity in Racism, How to Fight Racism, and How to Fight Racism: Young Reader's Edition. He is also a Professor of History at Simmons College of Kentucky in Louisville. Jemar is the co-host of the "Pass the Mic" podcast. He speaks nationwide on the topics of racial justice, U.S. history and Christianity.
Jemar earned his PhD in history and he studies race, religion, and social movements in the 20th century. You can follow his work through his newsletter, Footnotes, and on social media at @JemarTisby.