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African American history, including church, mid council, and national agency records; personal papers; photographs; publications; and oral histories collected as part of the African American Leaders and Congregations Initiative. Featured image: Student minister with boys, Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary, Charlotte, N.C., circa 1950.

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Title:
James Costen Sr. interviewed by James Costen Jr., Interdenominational Theological Center, 1998.
Creator:
Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003. (interviewee), Costen, James Hutten, 1955-2018. (interviewer)
Subject names:
Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Ga.)
Topics:
African American Presbyterians., African American Christian educators., African American clergy.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:348016
Title:
How to Eat to Preach.
Description:
Katie G. Cannon sermon on Romans 12:1-2, recorded for Interdenominational Theological Center homiletics class about 1974. Original open reel tape recorded in two sides on a single track in two channels. Split to two files, forward and reverse, upon digital transfer.
Creator:
Cannon, Katie G. (speaker)
Subject names:
Cannon, Katie G.--Archives., Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Ga.)
Topics:
African American Presbyterians., African American intellectuals., Presbyterian women--United States., Sermons, American--African American women authors., Bible. Romans--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Geographic subjects:
Richmond (Va.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:339490
Title:
Having the Courage to See.
Description:
Katie G. Cannon sermon on Proverbs 29:18, recorded for Interdenominational Theological Center homiletics class about 1974. Original open reel tape recorded in two sides on a single track in two channels. Split to two files, forward and reverse, upon digital transfer.
Creator:
Cannon, Katie G. (speaker)
Subject names:
Cannon, Katie G.--Archives., Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Ga.)
Topics:
African American Presbyterians., African American intellectuals., Presbyterian women--United States., Sermons, American--African American women authors., Bible. Proverbs--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Geographic subjects:
Richmond (Va.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:339486
Title:
The Challenges of the Twenty-First Century for African American Theological Education.
Description:
Lecture written by Katie G. Cannon.
Creator:
Cannon, Katie G. (author)
Subject names:
Cannon, Katie G.--Archives., Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Ga.)
Topics:
African American Presbyterians., African American intellectuals., Presbyterian women--United States., Religion--Study and teaching., Theology--Study and teaching., Womanist theology.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:308082
Title:
Interdenominational Theological Center Grand Reunion, 1994.
Description:
Program for the Interdenominational Theological Center Grand Reunion, May 5-7, 1994.
Creator:
Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Ga.) (creator)
Subject names:
Cannon, Katie G.--Archives., Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Ga.)--Alumni and alumnae., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003., Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Ga.), Cannon, Katie G.
Topics:
African American Presbyterians., African American intellectuals., Presbyterian women--United States., Theological seminaries--Alumni and alumnae--Georgia--Atlanta.
Geographic subjects:
Atlanta (Ga.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:305830
Title:
Katie G. Cannon papers, 1979-2019.
Description:
Primarily incoming correspondence from various institutions and organizations planning speaking engagements during her career as an educator and theologian. Also includes programs, clippings, and promotional materials.
Subject names:
Cannon, Katie G.--Archives., Cannon, Katie G., University of Pennsylvania., Princeton Theological Seminary., Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Women's Ministries., Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Ga.), Westminster John Knox Press., Union Presbyterian Seminary., Peace Lutheran Church (Wayland, Mass.), Vanderbilt University. Divinity School., Turner Theological Seminary (Atlanta, Ga.), Yale University. Divinity School., Women's Theological Center (Boston, Mass.), Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education., Virginia Union University (Richmond, Va.)
Topics:
African American Presbyterians., African American intellectuals., Presbyterian women--United States., Theology--Study and teaching., Education--Study and teaching., Womanist theology.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:303629
Title:
Women in Theology and Ministry Oral History Program oral history interview with Melva Costen.
Description:
Text transcribed from front of DVD: WTM Oral History Project - Melva Costen - October 1, 2008. Interview conducted at the Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
Creator:
Moore, Mary Elizabeth, 1945- (interviewer), Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023. (interviewee)
Subject names:
Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003., Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Ga.)
Topics:
African American Presbyterians., African American leadership., African American Christian educators., Music--Religious aspects., Civil rights movements--United States.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:300798
Title:
Dr. James Costen Interdenominational Theological Center interview.
Description:
Interview with Dr. James Costen regarding his retirement from the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, Georgia in 1998.
Creator:
Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003. (interviewee)
Subject names:
Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Ga.)
Topics:
African American Presbyterians., African American leadership.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:300797
Title:
Letters of support to Dr. James H. Costen.
Description:
Letters of support to Dr. James H. Costen regarding his election as president of the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Letters from Rev. Casper I. Glenn (November 1, 1983), Lawrence W. Bottoms (October 27, 1983), Thelma C. Adair (October 25, 1983), and Dr. C. S. Hamilton (October 25, 1983).
Creator:
Glenn, Casper I. (Casper Isaiah), 1922- (author), Bottoms, Lawrence. (author), Adair, Thelma, 1920- (author), Hamilton, C. S. (Charles Spencer), 1927-1997. (author)
Subject names:
Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003., Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Ga.)
Topics:
African American Presbyterians., African American leadership., African American Christian educators.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:300381
Title:
Service of Inauguration for Dr. Melva Wilson Costen into the Nielsen Chair for Worship and Music.
Creator:
Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Ga.) (creator)
Subject names:
Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003., Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Ga.)
Topics:
African American Presbyterians., African American Christian educators., African American church musicians.
Geographic subjects:
Atlanta (Ga.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:300354
Title:
Factors Determining the Form and Content of My Religious Quest.
Description:
Written by Katie G. Cannon for Psychology of Religion course at the Interdenomational Theological Center. Credit: Center for Womanist Leadership, Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia.
Creator:
Cannon, Katie G. (author)
Subject names:
Cannon, Katie G., Archives., Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Ga.)
Topics:
African American Presbyterians., African American intellectuals., Presbyterian women--United States., African American seminarians., Women seminarians.
Geographic subjects:
Atlanta (Ga.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:175650
Title:
The Factors Determining My Vocation.
Description:
Written by Katie G. Cannon during her time at the Interdenomational Theological Center. Credit: Center for Womanist Leadership, Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia.
Creator:
Cannon, Katie G. (author)
Subject names:
Cannon, Katie G., Archives., Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Ga.)
Topics:
African American Presbyterians., African American intellectuals., Presbyterian women--United States., African American seminarians., Women seminarians.
Geographic subjects:
Atlanta (Ga.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:174568
Title:
A Black Interpretation of the Church and International Relations.
Description:
Written by Katie G. Cannon. Submitted for the Church and International Relations course at the Interdenomational Theological Center. Credit: Center for Womanist Leadership, Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia.
Creator:
Cannon, Katie G. (author)
Subject names:
Cannon, Katie G., Archives., Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Ga.), Operation Crossroads Africa., Robinson, James H., 1907-1972.
Topics:
African American Presbyterians., African American intellectuals., Presbyterian women--United States., African American seminarians., Women seminarians., Christianity and international relations.
Geographic subjects:
Atlanta (Ga.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:174278
Title:
Interdenominational Theological Center lecture, 2011.
Description:
Presidential Inaugural Lecture on theme "The Challenge of the 21st Century," April 8, 2011, held at the Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, Georgia. m4v file ripped from DVD. Credit: Center for Womanist Leadership, Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia.
Creator:
Cannon, Katie G.
Subject names:
Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Ga.)
Topics:
African American Presbyterians., African American intellectuals., Presbyterian women--United States.
Geographic subjects:
Atlanta (Ga.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:170579
Title:
Henry Mitchell, Gayraud Wilmore, Robert Franklin, and Walter Fluker at the Interdenominational Theological Center.
Creator:
Wilmore, Gayraud S. (Gayraud Stephen), 1921- (creator)
Subject names:
Wilmore, Gayraud S. (Gayraud Stephen), 1921---Archives., Wilmore, Gayraud S. (Gayraud Stephen), 1921-, Mitchell, Henry H., 1919-, Franklin, Robert Michael, 1954-, Fluker, Walter E., 1951-, Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Ga.)
Topics:
African American Presbyterians., African American clergy., Interdenominational cooperation.
Geographic subjects:
Atlanta (Ga.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:160500

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