The African American Church: A Sociological History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781438955261)

The black church has also intervened between the society and the individual, in order to address specific problems or attain specific objectives. This has been particularly the case where the church has served as a training ground for leaders of the African American community. In addition to providing for (a) goal attainment and (b) a vehicle to implement specific interests, the church has also (c) contributed a latent resource for all kinds of activities covering a wide range of interests, (d) offered germane socialization services, (e) allocated its power and influence to issues identified as critical, (f) aided social interation of either (g) members of the African American community within the community itself or (h) the African American Community, its members and priorities within the majority white community. The African American church has prevailed as all things to all African Americans.

Author: Little Boy Blue
ISBN-10: 143895526X
ISBN-13: 9781438955261
Publisher: Authorhouse
Language: English
Published: 03/16/2009
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.36lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.34d