In honor of Black History Month and the 50th anniversary of the late Dr. James H. Cone's Black Theology and Black Power, the Emmaus Scholars Program at Hope College and Maple Avenue Ministries in Holland, MI are sponsoring a community-wide book study on this groundbreaking work in Christian theology.

Written in the wake of the rebellions in Newark and Detroit in 1967 and the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968, Black Theology and Black Power was Dr. Cone's first attempt to "identify liberation as the heart of the gospel," and it launched his academic career as the founder of Black liberation theology.

The study will meet every Thursday from February 14 to March 14, and it is open to Hope students, staff, and faculty, as well as community members.

WHEN: Every Thursday, February 14 - March 14 (5 weeks)
WHERE: (two options!) On-campus discussion group - Thursdays at 11:00am at Hope College, Lubbers 220 (and 222, if needed) Community discussion group - Thursdays at 6:00pm at Maple Avenue Ministries, 427 Maple Ave, Holland, MI 49423
BOOK DISCOUNT: Beginning February 1, Orbis Books has generously agreed to offer a 30% discount on the new 50th anniversary edition of Black Theology and Black Power (with a new introduction by Cornel West).
SIGN UP: Email emmaus@hope.edu to register and receive a 30% discount on the book OR Fill out this google form: goo.gl/forms/8CXSIDSKZBMcanoi2 Bla
QUESTIONS? Email Dr. Matt Jantzen (jantzen@hope.edu) Center for Ministry Studies: Emmaus Scholars Program