Resources
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.
Writings
A Time To Dream
"We soon landed on a familiar question: 'What would an institution that is genuinely dedicated to diversity really look like?' I have heard this question many times through the years as we tackle these issues, but it is almost always left hanging, unanswered."
The Gospel Music Hug
"Everyone gets hugged at Gospel choir. Not just hugged, but Gospel hugged. A hug of music and a hug of soul."
Our Place at the Table: The Role of White People in Racial Reconciliation—An Interview with Doug Schaupp
"If you have White people with no sense of their culture it is going to limit how far they can go in reconciliation because they feel inadequate. Part of the reason we haven’t advanced is we haven’t endorsed White identity as part of the racial reconciliation journey…"
A Conversation With David Benavides
"I am a second generation Mexican American. Both of my parents come from Mexico but met in Los Angeles. I am from East Los Angeles and the fourth of seven kids."
Diversity in Evangelical Higher Education: An Interview with Dr. Will Kratt
"There was an emphasis on being one in Christ that I heard often among respondents at both Evangelical institutions. However, there seemed to be a lack of willingness to address some of the obstacles that hinder being one in Christ, such as the serious inequities in our society…"
Got Mail?: Diversity Dialogues Across the Digital Divide
The following exchange took place as preparations were underway for the workshop and conference. Todd Anderson, a white male student, was the presenter…he asked his friends who were students of color, what they would suggest to white students as they engage in the process of reconciliation, and… the issue of white privilege. Ilayna Wright, an African-American student, wrote the response to Todd’s email.
The Ministry of Reconciliation: An Interview with Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil
"I asked myself, 'Where are those students like me on this campus who love God but are not coming to chapel? Why can’t these groups come together? What can we do to bridge this gap so we can grow from one another?'”
Readings
Resources For The Journey
A sampling of resources that ask tough questions and deal with real life issues, written by Christians and non-Christians alike.
Book Review: Being White: Finding our Place in a Multiethnic World
Paula Harris and Doug Schaupp have given the Body of Christ a gift… an invitation to join them in a lifelong journey of learning and spiritual growth.
Theology
The theology beneath Biola's Diversity Statement.