Interdenominational Theological Center
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The Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) is a consortium of five predominantly
Its constituent seminaries are the Morehouse School of Religion (associated with a number of
History
The idea of a single collaborative institution for the training and development of African-American
Mays thought that individually, the several theological schools for African Americans would be unable to obtain the resources to develop and maintain first-rate facilities and programs, but could be successful by working together. Discussions about cooperation among Gammon, Morehouse, and Morris Brown College (representing Turner Theological Seminary) began in the early 1940s.
In the 1950s, the concept of a new collaborative seminary in Atlanta gained support from foundations and the American Association of Theological Schools (AATS). The Phillips School of Theology, then located at Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee, later joined the discussions.[1]
In 1958, the ITC was founded as a joint initiative of four seminaries: the Baptist-affiliated
The new institution occupied the Gammon campus until its own facilities were completed in 1961. The combined institution quickly won accreditation from the AATS, which had previously accredited Gammon.[1] Dr. Harry Van Buren Richardson, the president of Gammon Theological Seminary, became the first president of ITC, serving in that position from 1959 to 1968.[1][3][4]
The Presbyterian-affiliated Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary joined ITC 1969–2014, relocating to Atlanta from Charlotte, North Carolina.[5] In 1970, the Charles H. Mason Theological Seminary was established as a new seminary within ITC, named for Charles Harrison Mason, founder of the Church of God in Christ.[3][6]
From 1971 through 1979, the ITC also operated the
The Lutheran Theological Center in Atlanta was established on the ITC campus in 1997. Its establishment was an outgrowth of an enrichment program, started in 1988, through which students from two
The Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary withdrew from the ITC in June 2014.[9] [10] [11] In April 2023, ITC declared "financial exigency," initiating a period of review to ensure the Center's long-term viability.[12]
Academics
ITC awards two master's degrees: Master of Divinity (M.Div.), and Master of Arts in Religion and Education (M.A.R.E.). ITC also offers one Doctor of Ministry (D. Min.). The Master of Divinity program is available online, as well as on the ITC campus. The D.Min. degree program is intended for persons who are currently engaged in Christian ministry and have at least three years of experience in ministerial leadership. In addition to the degree programs, a Certificate in Theology program has been conducted at a number of off-campus locations in the U.S. and worldwide. This is a community outreach program that provides no academic credit.[13]
Accreditation and affiliations
ITC is
ITC is the only graduate institution of theological education that is a member of the
Campus
ITC occupies a 10-acre (4.0 ha) campus, between Beckwith Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., in the Atlanta University Center, near Morehouse College, Spelman College, Morris Brown College, Clark Atlanta University, and the Morehouse School of Medicine.[2][5]
Faculty and students
ITC is the largest free-standing African American theological school in the United States.[8] As of 2017, the institution has about 25 full- and part-time faculty and enrolls about 300 students.[5] More than 15 denominations are represented in the student body.[19]
Publications
Since 1973, ITC has published an annual academic journal, The Journal of the Interdenominational Theological Center. ITC describes the journal as "dedicated to the advancement of theological education with a special emphasis on the African-American perspective."[20][21] The ITC Press also has published books, including seven volumes in the Black Church Scholars Series.[20]
External perspectives
In their 1990 book The Black Church in the African American Experience,
See also
References
- ^ ISBN 9780820325231.
- ^ a b c d "Our History". Interdenominational Theological Center.
- ^ ISBN 9781412940504.
- ISBN 9780060094560.
- ^ a b c "About". Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary. Archived from the original on January 7, 2019.
- ^ "History of the Charles H. Mason Theological Seminary". Charles H. Mason Theological Seminary.
- ^ "Lutheran Theological Center". Interdenominational Theological Center.
- ^ a b "Lutheran Theological Center in Atlanta". Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
- ^ "Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary Blog".
- ^ "Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary Blog–BREAKING NEWS–February 22, 2016". Archived from the original on April 28, 2016.
- ^ "A brand new day".
- ^ "SOUTHEAST REGION'S ONLY HISTORICALLY BLACK, THEOLOGICAL CENTER FOCUSING ON FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES AND NEW PATH FORWARD".
- ^ "Certificate in Theology Program". Interdenominational Theological Center.
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. July 2012. Archived from the original(PDF) on July 22, 2011. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
- ^ "Interdenominational Theological Center". The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
- ^ "Interdenominational Theological Center". Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Education. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
- ^ "Degree Programs". Interdenominational Theological Center.
- ^ "Interdenominational Theological Center Academic Catalog 2008-2012" (PDF). p. 26.
- ^ Laura McCarty (December 1, 2006). "Interdenominational Theological Center". New Georgia Encyclopedia.
- ^ a b "ITC Journal". Interdenominational Theological Center.
- ^ "The Journal of the Interdenominational Theological Center". Johns Hopkins University Libraries.
- ISBN 9780822310730.
- ISBN 9780739121030.
External links
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How to use archival material |
- Official website
- "Digital Collection: Interdenominational Theological Center Yearbooks". RADAR. Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library.
- "Digital Collection: Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection". RADAR. Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library.
- "Digital Collection: Interdenominational Theological Center Theses and Dissertations". RADAR. Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library.
- "Digital Collection: The Journal of the Interdenominational Theological Center". RADAR. Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library.
- "Digital Collection: Interdenominational Theological Center Faculty Publications". RADAR. Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library.
- "Digital Collection: The Lantern (alumni newsletter)". RADAR. Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library.