Black Church Studies

organization

Louisville, KY. (800) 264-1839

Description

This Louisville Presbyterian Seminary program equips African American leaders to minister in Black communities.

Features

classes in Black Church Studies; Master of Divinity or Doctor of Ministry degree programs; annual Black Church Studies conference

Recommended Audience

clergy and laity in Black communities, especially Protestant

Cost

Varies per service

Practical Applications

Earn a Master of Divinity or Doctor of Ministry degree with a concentration in Black Church Studies.
Learn about unique challenges and special gifts in African American communities by attending the annual conference.

Updated: April 15, 2025

About the Contributor

Tim Shapiro

President

Tim Shapiro is the Indianapolis Center’s president. He began serving the Center in 2003 after 18 years in pastoral ministry. For 14 years, Tim served Westminster Presbyterian Church in Xenia, Ohio. Prior to his pastorate at Westminster, he was pastor of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church in Logansport, Indiana. He holds degrees from Purdue University and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

Tim’s interest in how congregations learn to do new things is represented in his book How Your Congregation Learns. After his extensive work on the Center’s Sacred Space initiative, Tim co-authored the book Holy Places: Matching Sacred Space with Mission and Message. He has also authored several articles, including Applying Positive Deviance and The Congregation of Theological Coherence.

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