Religious Education in the African American Tradition - by Kenneth H Hill (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

This book is a comprehensive survey of African American Christian Religious Education (AACRE). It addresses historical, theological, and ministerial issues. Kenneth H. Hill defines concepts and explores history, considers the diverse voices that are addressing AACRE, and focuses on educational theory and practice. Religious Education in the African American Tradition considers a diversity of voices, including those of evangelical, pentecostal, liberation, and womanist African American theologians.

Review Quotes

"Hill indicates that the seeds for this writing project were first sown in the context of an ecumenical leadership even for church educators sponsored by the National Council of Churches, USA. The Black Church and the whole ecumenical community are now the beneficiaries of the fruit of his labors of love that began back then and even before. This compendium effectively weds the theologies and pedagogies that have served well faith formation in the African American church context, setting the framework for the teaching challenges which face the contemporary church. This work will serve as foundational for those whose passion, academic interest and calling are found in the educational ministry of the church." -- Garland F. Pierce

About the Author

Kenneth H. Hill is Presiding Elder of East Tennessee Annual Conference African Methodist Episcopal Church and former Executive Director of Christian Education. Rev. Hill supervises twenty-seven congregations in the cities of Fayetteville, Chattanooga, Tullahoma and Knoxville. A graduate of Harvard Divinity School, Hill served as pastor and has taught at universities and seminaries throughout the United States. He is the author of A More Excellent Way: Handbook for Christian Education and Drinking From Our Well: Foundations for the Ministry of Christian Education in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and numerous other books and articles.