Nobodies to Somebodies : A Practical theology for Education and Liberation

by Anthony G. Reddie

Nobodies to Somebodies offers the first systematic approach to the teaching and learning of the Christian faith that speaks to the experiences of multi-ethnic and Black majority inner-city urban churches in Britain. Using the insights of Black theology and liberationist transformative education, this study offers a radical challenge to existing Eurocentric approaches to the teaching and learning of the Christian faith. The mission and ministry of the church in the twenty-first century needs to be informed by the crucial insights of Black and liberation theologies, in addition to transformative education. Nobodies to Somebodies offers an exciting model of practical theology that draws upon these disciplines for the task of nurturing marginalised people in the Christian faith. This book introduces a new discipline for the present age – a black Christian education of liberation. It is therefore an essential text for those involved in ministerial training and theological education. It is also an important resource for adult Christian educators and trainers, youth ministry specialists, church advisors, Christian youth work and children’s workers, and other practitioners such as ministers, deacons, lay workers and secular educationalists.

212 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003