The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
Niebuhr, H. Richard (Helmut Richard)
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Class Syllabus: Sociology of ReligionThis portion of a syllabus lists the basic bibliography and outline for the Sociology of Religion course taught by Kenneth Underwood. Included are several well known authors that influenced Dr. King's studies, e.g. Paul Tillich and Reinhold Niebuhr. |
Critique of the Social GospelDr. King used this outline while studying at Crozer Theological Seminary. The topics listed include: Social Contribution to Christianity, Contribution to Christian Social Philosophy, and the Sore Points of the Social Gospel. |
Essay Outline by John Mates on Helmut Richard NiebuhrJohn Mates contests the influence of Helmut Richard Niebuhr written contributions to the church through his congruent philosophy with Jesus Christ's message. Mr. Mates further discusses the churches relations to the societal influences of politics and economics. |
Jesus Christ (good will)Dr. King references H. Richard Niebuhr's statement, "Christ is the Rosetta Stone of Christianity." He also talks about archaeological discoveries and translating languages. |