Earl, Riggins R., Jr.
EARL, Riggins R., Jr.
EARL, Riggins R., Jr. American, b. 1942. Genres: History. Career: University of Tennessee, Knoxville, assistant professor of religious studies, 1974-82; Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, GA, professor of ethics and theology, 1990-. Berea College, Martin L. King, Jr. Lecturer; guest lecturer at other institutions; consultant and teacher at urban youth academies. Publications: (ed.) To You Who Teach in the Black Church, 1972; Dark Symbols, Obscure Signs: God, Self, and Community in the Slave Mind, 1995; Dark Salutations: Rituals, God, and Greetings in the Black Community, 2001. Contributor to books and periodicals. Address: Interdenominational Theological Center, 700 Martin L. King, Jr. Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30314, U.S.A.
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