GCORR Book Study: How To Fight Racism by Jemar Tisby
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GCORR Book Study Guide: For Small Groups & Individual Reflection
GCORR remains committed to supporting and resourcing the Church in its journey of dismantling racism. We are aware that people learn and grow in many ways due to the rich diversity of humanity.
Our hope is that this study guide resource will help you on your anti-racism journey, deepen your faith, and strengthen your mind and spirit to continue working for a more just and equitable world.
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How To Fight Racism by Jemar Tisby
Tisby shares historical facts about church and racism for the reader to understand and learn what has happened in the past and how it affects how people live and see today. Tisby offers practical ways for people to move forward in fighting racism – for learning, growth, and reconciliation with one another.
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How To Use This Study
This book study guide follows the structure of the book:
Session 1: Chapter 1- How to Fight Racism and Part 1: Awareness, Chapter 2 – How to Explain Race and the Image of God
Session 2: Part 1: Awareness, Chapter 3 – How to Explore Your Racial Identity
Session 3: Part 1: Awareness, Chapter 4 – How to Study the History of Race
Session 4: Part 2: Relationships, Chapter 5 – How to Do Reconciliation Right
Session 5: Part 2: Relationships, Chapter 6 – How to Make Friends
Session 6: Part 2: Relationships, Chapter 7 – How to Build Diverse Communities
Session 7: Part 3: Commitment, Chapter 8 – How to Work for Racial Justice
Session 8: Part 3: Commitment, Chapter 9 – How to Fight Systemic Racism
Session 9: Part 3: Commitment, Chapter 10 – How to Orient Your Life to Racial Justice
Sessions may be completed each week for a 9-week study.
Participants will read the chapter individually. Individuals are asked to sit with the information that makes them uncomfortable. Review the questions.
In the group study, participants may share what they learned, what impacted them, and discuss the questions.
