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Kelly brown douglas, author info, published books, bio. A womanist approach to biblical interpretation, like womanist perspectives in general, begins with the recognition that our society and many of our churches, including the episcopal church, are marred by interlocking and. Black bodies and the black church kelly brown douglas. Douglas makes clear that standyourground laws that shield civilian killers from prosecution and conviction actually manifest as an overt culture of racism. A womanist perspective 9781570752421 by douglas, kelly b.

Kelly brown douglas author of stand your ground goodreads. He is a native of lumberton, north carolina, and received his b. Kelly brown douglas has 21 books on goodreads with 2516 ratings. Her books include the black christ, sexuality and the black church, and the black body and the black church. She specializes in womanist theology and the black church. Sexuality and the sacred, second edition paper marvin m. Kelly brown douglas leads the development of eds at union, which will allow. Kelly brown douglas is an episcopal priest and author of stand your ground. President obama said that if he had a son his son would look like trayvon. Explore books by kelly brown douglas with our selection at. Part two studies how blacks have responded to sexual myths and stereotypes. In this classic work, first published in 1994, kelly brown douglas offers a compelling portrait of who jesus is for the black community. She is the dean of the episcopal divinity school at union theological. She has written five books, including the black christ 1994, black bodies and black church.

Black bodies and the justice of god addresses what she calls the standyourground culture that has perme. Kelly brown douglas this book tackles the taboo subject of sexuality that has long been avoided by the black church and community. Westminster john knox press christian discourse on sexuality, spirituality, and ethics has continued to evolve since this books first edition was published in 1994. The verdict, as much as the killing, sent shock waves through the africanamerican community, recalling a history of similar deaths, and the long struggle for justice. Kelly brown douglas books list of books by author kelly. Her books include the black christ, sexuality and the black church, and the black body and the black churcha blues slant. Your opinions to book sexuality and the black church. Douglas argues that this view of black sexuality has interfered with constructive. This book is an attempt to take seriously social and theological questions raised by this and similar stories, and to answer black church peoples questions of justice and faith in response to the call of god. She was recently awarded the goucher college caroline doebler bruckerl award for outstanding faculty achievement. See all books authored by kelly brown douglas, including stand your ground.

By kelly brown douglas the black christ bishop henry mcneal turnersojourner truth series in. Kelly brown douglas is the author of stand your ground 4. Kelly brown douglas, the inaugural dean of episcopal divinity school at union theological seminary, leads eds at union in the education and preparation of students in fulfilling requirements for ordination in the episcopal church while. Douglas earned her a master of divinity and a doctoral degree in systematic theology from union. Black bodies and the justice of god orbis see all articles. Douglas examines the function of sexuality in white culture and the denigration and exploitation of black sexuality through a discussion of white cultural myths, stereotypes, laws and customs concerning black women and men.

Kelly brown douglas teaches religion at goucher college and serves as canon theologian at washington national cathedral. She is also the canon theologian at the washington national cathedral. Kelly brown douglas, the inaugural dean of episcopal divinity school at union theological seminary, leads eds at union in the education and preparation of students in fulfilling requirements for ordination in the episcopal church while receiving their degree from union. Her books include the black christ, sexuality and the black church. Kelly brown douglas leads the development of eds at union, which will allow students to fulfill requirements for ordination in the episcopal church while receiving their degree from union. Reflective thoughts about kelly brown douglas stand your. A womanist perspective ebook written by douglas, kelly brown. This updated and expanded anthology featuring more than thirty contemporary essays includes more theologians and e. Canon kelly brown douglas is the canon theologian at the cathedral. Black bodies and the justice of god 2015 examines the deep roots of stand your ground culture in america and the. Douglass stand your ground is a challenging and timely commentary on americas original sin.

Reflective thoughts about kelly brown douglas stand your ground december 18, 2015 september 24, 2017 brian foulks there is a rage, that brings a serious critique to bear, while, simultaneously, providing indiscernible places of healing. Kelly brown douglas is canon theologian at the washington national cathedral and director of the religion program at goucher college, baltimore, md, where she holds the susan d. Black bodieschristian souls 2005, sexuality and the black church 1999, and the black christ 1994. Stand your ground shows a racist culture, continuing to kill.

A womanist perspective different viewers are able to decide of. As the inaugural dean of episcopal divinity school at union theological seminary, rev. Black bodies and the justice of god, and sexuality and the black church. In 2017, she was named dean of episcopal divinity school at union theological seminary in new york city. Black bodies and the justice of god kelly brown douglas. Stand your ground by kelly brown douglas overdrive. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read sexuality and the black church. A leading voice in the development of a womanist theology, she is widely published in national and international journals. If the cover art of kelly brown douglass most recent book doesnt compel you, whats inside surely will. She has written five books, including the black christ 1994, black bodies and black. There has been no story in the news that has troubled me more than that of trayvon martins slaying. Beginning with the early testimonies of the enslaved, through the writings and thought of religious and literary figures, voices from the civil rights and black power era, including martin luther king, jr.

Black bodies and the justice of god, released in may 2015 by orbis books. Every once in a while, you read a book that you wish wasnt necessary. A womanist perspective 1999 was the first to address the issue of homophobia within the black church community. What makes this book unique is douglass awareness of contemporary events along with a keen ability to. Kelly brown douglass most popular book is stand your ground. Follow kelly brown douglas and explore their bibliography from s kelly brown douglas author page.

Kelly brown douglas is an episcopal priest and professor of religion at goucher college. Kelly brown douglas books and biography waterstones. Kelly delaine brown douglas is an africanamerican episcopal priest, womanist theologian, and the inaugural dean of the episcopal divinity school at union theological seminary. Morgan professor of religion at goucher college in baltimore, md. Part one determines why sexuality has become a taboo issue for the black church and community. Once again, theologian kelly brown douglas has written a thoughtful and compelling monograph. Kelly brown douglas s most popular book is stand your ground. The 2012 killing of trayvon martin, an africanamerican teenager in florida, and the subsequent acquittal of his killer, brought public attention to controversial stand your ground laws. The black christ bishop henry mcneal turnersojourner truth series in black religion by douglas, kelly brown and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Black bodies and the justice of god offers an extended lament over the denigration and criminalization of young black men in the united states. Discover book depositorys huge selection of kelly brown douglas books online. Kelly brown douglas is a priest and a professor of religion at goucher college. But kelly brown douglas also brings another significant interpretative lens to this text. Kelly is richard jordan professor of theology at reformed theological seminary, charlotte, north carolina.

Books by kelly brown douglas author of stand your ground. In this timely and compelling book, kelly brown douglas examines the myths and narratives underlying a standyourground culture. Kelly brown douglas traces the roots of stand your ground culture all the way back to 98ce, then brings it forward with the pilgrims and traces its development to the present day. Kelly brown douglas 82, 88 union theological seminary. Kelly brown douglas is professor and director of the religion program at goucher college where she has held the elizabeth conolly todd distinguished professorship. Kelly brown douglas has written numerous journal articles and book chapters and is the author of whats faith got to do with it. Kelly brown douglas has 21 books on goodreads with 2539 ratings.