News

from the Office of Black Church Studies

Daniel Named Interim Director of OBCS

Keith Daniel, an ordained Baptist minister, will start Sept. 1.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Audio of J. Cameron Carter Webcast Available

Professor Carter speaks about the connection between the identity of Jesus and the concept of race on “Office Hours.”

Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture Features Bishop Hoyt

The Office of Black Church Studies will host Senior Bishop Thomas Hoyt, Jr. March 27-28, 2012.

Thursday, February 16, 2012
Dr. Abraham Smith to speak on King James Bible

 Dr. Abraham Smith, professor of the New Testament at Perkins School of Theology, will present a lecture Feb. 14 on "The King James Bible and the Figuring of African American Bodies."

Monday, February 6, 2012
Dr. Judy Fentriss-Williams Brown Bag Feb. 29

Dr. Fentriss-Williams's interests include a literary approach to scripture that celebrates multiple voices and inter-textuality.

Monday, February 6, 2012
Professor/Jazz Saxophonist Featured Speaker

On Tues. Jan. 31 Melvin L. Butler, jazz musician and professor of music, will give lectures exploring issues of music and faith in black gospel performance and jazz improvisation.

Friday, January 13, 2012
Audio from Bishop Ntambo Visit Now Online

Bishop Ntambo from the Republic of Congo spoke about his experiences planting 157 churches.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011
School Hosts Rev. Otis Moss III

The Office of Black Church Studies will host Moss, senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Ill. Nov. 28-29.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011
We Remember Ed Adams

The Office of Black Church Studies honors the life of an extraordinary husband, father, minister, student, mentor, and friend.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Video of 2011 Gardner Taylor Lecture Series Now Available

Vanderbilt Professor Dale P. Andrews gave the lecture and sermons this year.

Thursday, October 6, 2011