Candler School of Theology
Courses
Formally approved BCS Certificate Requirements and Electives:
- BI617. African American Biblical Interpretation
- CH661. The Black Church
- ST620. Black Theology and Ethics
- ST636. Contemporary African Christian Theology
- ST653. Christology in Feminist, Womanist, and Mujerista Theologies
- ST660. Black Religion and Culture
- ES625. Sexuality in the Black Church
- ES628. The Civil Rights and the Black Consciousness Movement
- ES629. Religious and Ethical Perspectives on the Civil Rights Movement
- ES660. Moral Perspectives in the Black Church
- SR621. Howard Thurman: Spirituality and Community
- SR624. Nonviolent Strategies of Social Change
- SR632. The Black Church as Social Institution
- SR698. Issues in Sociology of Religion: African American Moral Thought
- SR698. Issues in Sociology of Religion: Theoretical Issues in the Study of Black Religion
- WR698. Studies in World Religions: Rastafari Religion
- CC519. Nonviolent Strategies of Social Change
- CM620. Music and Worship in the Black Church
- P631. Contemporary Black Preaching
- P642. Women and Preaching
- RE530H. The Congregation as Educator: The Black Church Experience
- LA612. Leadership and Administration in Black Church Traditions
- DS551. Polity of the AME Church
- BCS500. Black Church Studies Reflection Seminar
- BCS501. Introduction to Black Church Studies
- BCS502. Black Church Studies Colloquy
- BCS504. Black Church Studies Retreat
A number of other Candler courses offer modules that examine traditions in black religion. Candler students also may take courses in African American Studies or in other areas throughout the University.