The Generic Structure of Afro-American Theology by Dr. James Evans, October 20, 1982

The Generic Structure of Black Theology, by Dr. James Evans, Colgate Rochester. Response by Dr. West, Union Theology Seminary

Evans, James
West, Cornel

1982-10-20

1980-1989

In this audio recording, Dr. James Evans of Colgate Rochester Divinity School delivers a presentation on Afro-American theology. In his presentation, he discusses fundamental theology and the method and structure of theology. Dr. Cornel West also gives a response to Dr. Evans presentation.

African American scholars
African Americans--Religion
Philosophy and religion

sound recording

audio/mpeg

audiotapes

Society for the Study of Black Religion Collection

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/fa:120

01:01:39

00:00:03 Audio begins with C. Shelby Brooks introducing presenter Dr. James Evans and respondent Dr. Cornel West.
00:01:02 Dr. James Evans introduces issues within the paper he is presenting (method, structure, and content) and its title, The Generic Structure of Afro-American Theology.
00:08:21 Talks about the genre related to the task of theological self-examination.
00:16:06 Discusses methodology in Afro-American fundamental theology and what it means to be a Black theologian.
00:26:22 Talks about problem of structure within Afro-American systematic theology.
00:36:57 Ends presentation.
00:37:21 Cornel West responds to Dr. James Evans presentation. West calls into question the contemporary use of foundational and systematic theology.
01:01:39 Audio ends.

Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

Georgia--Atlanta

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.120:0026

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