How the Black Church Resists White Christian Nationalism with Jemar Tisby and Dwight Radcliff

Rev. Dr. Dwight Radcliff, pastor and Director of the Pannell Center for Black Church Studies, drew on his dual perspective as scholar and practitioner to highlight how the Black church has historically resisted white supremacy. He also showed how congregations today can cultivate a prophetic witness that speaks truth and pursues justice in the face of White Christian Nationalism.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

01:06 Introducing Dr. Jamar Tisby

02:58 Guest Speaker: Reverend Dr. Dwight Radcliffe

04:55 The Divine Nine and Black Greek Letter Organizations

07:11 The Origins and Significance of the Black Church

11:35 Personal Reflections on the Black Church

16:09 The Call to Ministry

19:14 Navigating Ministry in a Black Church Context

22:30 The Role of the Black Church in Social Justice

25:48 Challenges and Opportunities in Multiracial Churches

32:11 Loving Your Neighbor in Practice

32:48 The Role of Scripture in Addressing Modern Struggles

34:14 Understanding the Black Church Tradition

36:03 The Black Church's Prophetic Witness

36:44 Challenges and Critiques of the American Church

50:21 The Importance of Relationship and Dialogue

53:46 Navigating Worship Spaces with Humility

56:39 Preserving and Evolving Black Church Traditions

01:00:25 Supporting Black Church Studies and Community

EDS Colloquia are dynamic, virtual hubs where the public are invited to witness and participate in rigorous theological discourse with renowned experts. Colloquia further EDS' legacy of progressive education and innovative, inclusive pedagogy. Through these virtual events, EDS fosters transformative conversations that incubate ideas, shift theological narratives, and inspire action for justice. EDS Colloquia are offered in tandem with our public, virtual, non-credit courses, in this case White Christian Nationalism and the Black Church's Prophetic Witness, taught by Dr. Jemar Tisby.

Resources from this conversation are available on our website: https://eds.edu/programs/572/how-the-...