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Congregational Conversations: Exploring White Baptist Narratives on Racism During the Civil Rights Era
Needham, Madison
Needham, Madison
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When the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) was founded in 1845, it was established on pro-slavery beliefs, the echoes of these ideals carrying well into the 20th century by promoting conservative racial ideals, therefore putting the SBC at odds with the burgeoning Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s. This thesis observes the intricate power dynamics within SBC churches during the Civil Rights Movement, focusing on their responses to issues of racism both inside and outside the church. It also investigates how these churches addressed racism in publications, discussions, and behind closed doors, shedding light on the complex interplay between the SBC’s leadership, pastors and their congregants. By analyzing primary sources such as church publications and archival materials, this thesis aims to unravel the nuanced strategies employed by SBC affiliated churches in navigating the turbulent racial landscape of the era.
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Submitted to the Department of History of the University of Kansas in partial fulfillment of the requirements for departmental honors
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2024-04-15
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Department of History, University of Kansas