CH343 The Life and Thought of J. Deotis Roberts
Sign in to rateLearn more about “one of the most significant yet understudied theologians in American history.” In CH343 The Life and Thought of J. Deotis Roberts, Dr. Walter Strickland explores the teachings of J. Deotis Roberts—a highly esteemed theologian and one of the founders of the Black Theology movement. Dr. Strickland begins by exploring the context of Dr. Roberts, looking at his personal history and influences and describing the origin of black theology. From there, he discusses Dr. Roberts’s education and professional contributions, including his theological convictions, how they differ from mainstream black theology, and important themes in Dr. Roberts’s work.
Introduction
Introduction
Introducing the Speaker and the Course
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Black Theology: Definition and Origins
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Intellectual Climate of the ‘60s and ‘70s
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Getting to Know Dr. Roberts
Situating J. Deotis Roberts
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Theological Convictions
The Gospel
4m
Themes in Dr. Roberts’s Work
Liberation and Reconciliation
5m
Conclusion
A Theologian of Conviction
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