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Book SynopsisAfrican immigration to North America has been increasing. This title focuses on new understandings and insights concerning the presence and relevance of African immigrant religious communities in the US. It describes key social and historical aspects of African immigrant religion in the US and builds a conceptual framework for theory and analysis.
Trade ReviewAn excellent collection of essays. . . . Highly recommended. * Choice *
African Immigrant Religions in America is a significant contribution, laying the foundation for what promises to be a rich field of study. -- Peter Pham,James Madison University
A masterful study of the role African immigrants play in shaping religion in the United States and Canada. This significant publication should be required reading for all those interested in understanding the links between ethnicity, transnationalism, and religion. -- Tite Tienou,Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois
A much needed scholarly study of firstgeneration African immigrants who have come voluntarily to America for the first time. In their search for better opportunities they have brought with them a wide diversity of religious and moral traditions as their legacy to the cultural life of this nation. This book will be a necessary resource for all who study contemporary religions in America. -- Peter J. Paris * Princeton Theological Seminary *
This book challenges scholars to go beyond traditional explanations of migration from Africa . * Journal of American Academy of Religion *
African Immigrant Religions in America . . . is a very important book, which has wide implications for sociology of immigration, race, ethnicity, gender, and international studies, in addition to religion. They compile an impressive and diverse array of experts on African immigrant religious communities. * Sociology of Religion *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Jacob K. Olupona and Regina GemignaniI. Historical and Theoretical Perspectives1. Communities of Believers: Exploring African Immigrant Religion in the United States Jacob K. Olupona2. African Immigrant Churches in the United States and the Study of Black Church History David D. Daniels3. The Andrew SyndromeOgbu M.KaluII. Reverse Mission4. Non-Western Christianity in the Western WorldAkintunde Akinade5. Portable FaithElias BongmbaIII. Gender, Ethnicity, and Identity6. Gender, Identity, and Power in African Immigrant Evangelical Churches Regina Gemignani7. Gender and Change in an African Immigrant ChurchDeidre Helen Crumbley and Gloria Malake Cline-Smythe8. West African Muslims in AmericaLinda Beck9. African Religious Beliefs and Practices in DiasporaWorku NidaIV. Civic Engagement and Political Incorporation10. Transnationalism, Religion, and the African Diaspora in CanadaWisdom J. Tettey11. Singing the Lord's Song in a Foreign LandMoses Biney12. African Immigrant Churches and the New Christian Right Mojubaolu Olufunke Okome13. African Muslims in the United States14. Conclusion Jacob K. Olupona and Regina GemignaniContributors Index
