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A Seat at the Table

Black Christianity and Spirituality

Season 1 Episode 118 | 25m 49sVideo has Closed Captions

The hosts join the table to discuss how Christianity was introduced into black culture.

Nearly eighty percent of African Americans identify as Christian. Dr. Nichole Philips, Associate Professor of Sociology, Religion, and Culture helps explain how African Americans adopted Christianity and made it their own while being enslaved. She also discusses why the younger generations are embracing other spiritual practices and indigenous religions of their ancestors.

05/20/2018

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A Seat at the Table

Black Christianity and Spirituality

Season 1 Episode 118 | 25m 49sVideo has Closed Captions

Nearly eighty percent of African Americans identify as Christian. Dr. Nichole Philips, Associate Professor of Sociology, Religion, and Culture helps explain how African Americans adopted Christianity and made it their own while being enslaved. She also discusses why the younger generations are embracing other spiritual practices and indigenous religions of their ancestors.

05/20/2018

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