About the Course
This course is specifically designed for White-identifying participants only to preserve the integrity of the content, its impact on participants, and to encourage open and honest exchange.** We will delve into the biblical and theological perspectives of racism, exploring this familiar subject using themes that the Church seldomly addresses.
Course Themes
Racism is a sin and spiritual issue, not the social justice construct that society purports.
Black and White Christians need to address racism from different angles because both people groups have different heart issues to contend with.
What is White Christian Nationalism, and how does it affect predominately White churches?
What are the oppressive and interconnected systems of racism, and what role(s) do White Christians play in un/knowingly upholding them?
What scripturally-based and secular techniques can White Christians employ to become antiracist?
Course Syllabus
Week 1 – Introduction Part 1
Why Do We Need to Discuss Racism in the Church?
What is Spiritual Warfare and How Does It Apply to Me?
Is Racial/Social Justice Really a Thing?
Racism: Societal Issue or Spiritual Issue?
What Do I Know About Black Culture?
Week 2 - Introduction Part 2
What is a Microaggression?
White Christian Nationalism and Racist Ideologies
What Does Allyship Really Look Like?
How Comfortable Am I with Black Culture?
Week 3 – The Origins of Racism
Racism is a Sin
Racism is a Distraction
Racism is a Heart Issue
It was Baked into the Foundation of Our Government - Part One
Benefits of White Skin - Part One
Week 4 – You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
White Stamina is Diametrically Opposed to White Fragility
It was Baked into the Foundation of Our Government - Part Two
Benefits of White Skin - Part Two
Watch Your Mouth! – Part One
Week 5 – Microaggression
Microaggressions: The Devil is in the Details
How Could a Microaggression Be a Sin?
It Means One Thing to You and Another Thing to Me
Watch Your Mouth! – Part Two
Week 6 – Spiritual Warfare
Idolatry: More Than Meets the Eye
Signs, Symptoms, and Manifestations of Idolatry
Putting on the Whole Armor of God
Binding and Loosing
Week 7 – A Changed Heart
Familiarity With Black Culture
What is Your Responsibility?
Allyship Starts with the Heart
Week 8 – Kingdom Agenda or Personal Agenda
Lack of Focus and Mixed Signals
Live Like a Berean
Recap/Questions
Your Instructor
Cornell Jenkins
Cornell Jenkins is a gifted teacher and facilitator who has a heart for people and a passion for equipping and educating them to build bridges between races and religions.