Synopsis
An exploration of the role of the fast-growing black Christian population in Britain. A historical look at experiences of racism in the Christian church and how black majority churches grew as a result.
- Programme: Black Messiah
- Channel: BBC Four
- Broadcast year: 2001
- Sociology | How are religion, belief and faith defined and measured? | Defining religion, faith, and belief; Different types of religious institutions, organisations, and movements: churches and denominations, sects and cults, new religious movements, new age movements, religious fundamentalism.
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