Overview
What you will study
It can be argued that the 21st-century creation of the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement was the vindication of his radical approach to theology that spoke out in defence of the sanctity of Black human experience. The A Black Theology of Liberation - From Social Death to Black Lives Matter course offered by University of Oxford will explore the central ideas of James Cone's work.
The theological ideas explored in the day will engage with concepts such as Black Liberation, Black self-determination, Hermeneutics of Suspicion, White Supremacy, God of the Oppressed, Womanist theology, Black human experience. The day will show the development of Black theology from activism and lived experience to theological articulation and theory.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- The rationale of Black theology
- Jesus Christ in Black theology
- Black theology and the Bible
- The rise of womanist theology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Oxford, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Ethnic Studies Sociology Theology and Religious Studies View 10 other Short Courses in Theology and Religious Studies in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- You can opt to attend this teaching event either online (via a livestream) or in person at Rewley House, Oxford. You will be given the option of how you wish to attend during the enrolment process.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents110 GBP / full≈ 110 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents110 GBP / full≈ 110 GBP / full
Living costs
Oxford
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.