J. Deotis Roberts

James Deotis Roberts (born July 12, 1927) is an American theologian. He is Distinguished Professor of Philosophical Theology at Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is a pioneering figure in the Black Theology movement.[1][2][3]

He was president of the Interdenominational Theological Center from 1980 to 1983.[1]

Books
  • Faith and Reason: A Comparative Study of Pascal, Bergson, and James, 1962
  • A Black political theology, 1974
  • Black theology in dialogue, 1987
  • The prophethood of Black believers: an African American political theology for ministry, 1994

References
  1. "James Deotis Roberts, 1980-1983 · A History of the Interdenominational Theological Center · AUC Woodruff Library Digital Exhibits". Digitalexhibits.auctr.edu. July 12, 1927. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  2. Stewart, Danté. "Black Theology Sings of Freedom". ChristianityToday.com.
  3. "The Contested Color of Christ". www.chronicle.com. September 17, 2012. Retrieved February 6, 2021.


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