Abstract
North American Theological thought has frequently been considered to be the intellectual patrimony of Europe. With few exceptions, American theology has reflected the ethos and intellectual nuances of European countries. Process religious thought and Black Theology however, represent two of those “few exceptions” which attempt to theologize out of the American experience. Process philosophy and theology has primarily addressed the realities of North American modernity. Parenthetically, we are using the term “modernity” to describe a vague and often misunderstood concept employed primarily by social scientists to describe the scientific and technological advances, socio-economic realities, and ensuing consciousness of modern societies. Black Theology, on the other hand, has essentially responded to the crises of racial oppression and social injustice in America. By accenting the socio-ethical dimensions of the Christian faith, Black Theology typifies the best of the prophetic Christian tradition.