Now Available: “Brown Church: Five Centuries of Latina/o Social Justice, Theology, and Identity” by Robert Chao Romero
This eight-session book study is based on “Brown Church: Five Centuries of Latina/o Social Justice, Theology, and Identity” by Robert Chao Romero.
Each session is made up of:
An Opening Prayer
Opening Thought
Key Terms Defined
Key Spanish Translations
Discussion Questions
A Closing Prayer
About The Book
Brown Church offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the multifaceted contributions of Latina/o Christianity to theology, social justice, and identity formation in the United States.
Throughout the book, Romero documents the active involvement of Latina/o Christians in social justice movements, including labor rights, civil rights, immigrant rights, and other struggles for justice and equality. He celebrates their resilience and commitment to social activism, highlighting the transformative power of their collective action. Romero argues for the contemporary relevance of the “Brown Church” in addressing current social, political, and theological challenges. He calls for greater solidarity and collaboration across racial and ethnic lines, advocating for a more inclusive and equitable Christian community. Overall, “Brown Church” offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the multifaceted contributions of Latina/o Christianity to theology, social justice, and identity formation in the United States.