Event Description
In this six-week online course, “Critical Race Theory and the Church: Unpacking Race and Racism in Religious Spaces,” sponsored by Hood Theological Seminary and led by the Rev. Dr. Samuel Oliver, Jr., we will examine the fundamentals of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and explore its relevance and application within the context of congregations. This didactic will take place on six Mondays beginning Sept. 11 and ending on Nov. 13 via Zoom—each session will be one hour. There is no charge for this course.
Week 1: September 11 Introduction to Critical Race Theory and Race Talk
Week 2: September 25 History of Race and Religion
Week 3: October 9 Race and Personal Identity
Week 4: October 23 Racism and Theology
Week 5: November 6 Building a Multicultural Church Community
Week 6: November 20 The Role of the Church in Social Justice