Readings
Resources for the Journey
Compiled by Glen Kinoshita, Director of Multi-Ethnic Programs, Biola University
On our journey together to build the Kingdom of God, we encounter many challenges in understanding ourselves and our society. The written word is an important resource to draw from as we process issues of racial reconciliation, building a just society and understanding people of other cultures. The following list of books is a sampling of resources that ask tough questions and deal with real life issues by Christians and non-Christians alike. Topics here will range from ethnic identity development, institutional racism, racial reconciliation, and the meaning of Biblical justice.
Barndt, Joseph. Dismantling Racism: The Continual Challenge to White America. Minneapolis, MN. Augsburg. 1991.
Christerson, Brad, Edwards, Korie L., Emerson, Michael O. Against All Odds: The Struggle for Racial Integration in Religious Organizations. New York and London. New York University Press. 2005.
Conde-Frazier, Elizabeth, Kang, S. Steve, and Parrett, Gary A. A Many Colored Kingdom: Multicultural Dynamics for Spiritual Formation. Grand Rapids, MI. Baker Book House. 2004.
DeYoung, Curtiss Paul, Emerson, Michael O., Yancey, George, and Kim, Karen Chai. United by Faith: The Multiracial Congregation as an Answer to the Problem of Race. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 2004.
Emerson, Michael O., and Smith, C. Divided by Faith: Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race in America. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 2000.
Evans, Tony. Let's Get to Know Each Other: What White Christians Should Know About Black Christians. Nashville, Atlanta, London, Vancouver. Thomas Nelson Publishers. 1995.
Harris, Paula, and Schaupp, Doug. Being White: Finding our Place in a Multi-Ethnic World. Downers Grove, IL. InterVarsity Press. 2004.
Hays, J. Daniel. From Every People and Nation: A Biblical Theology of Race. Downers Grove, IL. InterVarsity Press. 2003.
Kivel, Paul. Uprooting Racism: How White People Can Work for Racial Justice. Philadelphia: New Society Publishers. 2002.
McKenzie, Steven L. All God's Children. Louisville, Kentucky. Westminster John Knox Press. 1997.
Perkins, Spenser, and Rice, Chris. More Than Equals: Racial Healing for the Sake of the Gospel. Downers Grove, IL. InterVarsity Press. 2000.
Rhodes, Stephen A. Where the Nations Meet: The Church in a Multicultural World. Downers Grove, IL. InterVarsity Press. 1998.
Salley, Columbus, and Behm, Ronald. What Color is Your God? Black Consciousness and the Christian Faith. New York, NY. Citadel Press. 1988.
Sider, Ron J. Good News and Good Works: A Theology for the Whole Gospel. Grand Rapids, MI. Baker Books.
Sue, David, and Sue, Derald Wang. Counseling the Culturally Different: Theory and Practice. New York, Chichester, Brisbane, Toronto, Singapore. John Wiley and Sons. 1990.
Tatum, Beverly D. Why are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? And Other Conversations About Race. New York, NY. BasicBooks. 1997.
Washington, Raleigh, and Kehrein, Glen. Breaking Down Walls: A Model for Reconciliation in an Age of Racial Strife. Chicago, IL. Moody Press. 1993.
Woodley, Randy. Living in Color: Embracing God's Passion for Diversity. Grand Rapids, MI. Chosen Books. 2001.
