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The Office of Black Church Studies invites you to be a part of this webinar with Dr. Danjuma Gibson, professor of practical theology and psychology at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Registration is required for each webinar. All are welcome. 


Dr. Danjuma Gibson is a professor of practical theology and psychology at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Dr. Gibson is both a scholar and a licensed professional counselor with experience in theological education, congregational ministry, and administrative leadership. Before joining PTS, he served as professor of pastoral theology, care, and counseling at Calvin Theological Seminary, where he also designed, launched, and directed a new master of arts program in clinical mental health counseling. 

Dr. Gibson has received research fellowships and grants from The Association for Theological Schools (ATS Luce Pilot Project), Villanova University (Church Management Research Fellowship), and Wabash Center (Wabash Center Research Fellowship); his research in these areas has particularly progressed study of how Black and Brown communities respond to racial violence and economic factors such as gentrification and disinvestment. He has authored numerous book chapters and articles and delivered public lectures on a range of topics related to pastoral practices, trauma, African American religions, bi-vocational ministry, mental health, and intersecting subjects. 

Dr. Gibson became a licensed minister in the Church of God in Christ, was later ordained in a non-denominational faith community, then served as senior pastor of Zion Faith Center Bible Church (Chicago, Ill.), where he ministered for more than 15 years.