Interdenominational Theological Center
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The Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) is a consortium of denominational seminaries founded in 1958 through the mutual efforts of four denominations, representing four seminaries, whose mission is to educate Christian leaders for ministry and service in the Church and the global community. The ITC educates and nurtures women and men who commit to and practice a liberating and transforming spirituality; academic discipline; religious, gender, and cultural diversity; and justice and peace.
Currently, ITC is home to six seminaries: Gammon Theological Seminary (United Methodist Church), Morehouse School of Religion (Baptist), Turner Theological Seminary (African Methodist Episcopal), Phillips School of Theology (Christian Methodist Episcopal Church), Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary (Presbyterian Church (USA)), and Charles H. Mason Theological Seminary (Church of God in Christ). There is also the Harry V. Richardson Fellowship for those students outside of the Six Major Seminaries and Non-Denominational Students. The ITC offers Master of Divinty (M.Div), Master of Arts in Christian Education (M.A.C.E.), Master of Arts in Church Music (M.A.C.M.), Doctor of Ministry (D. Min.), and Doctor of Theology (Th. D.).
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[edit] Notable Alumni
- Alexander Preston Shaw (B.D., 1906 from Gammon) - Methodist Bishop and notable Preacher
- Gayraud Wilmore Scholar and Theologian
- Rev. Marcus D. Cosby (M.Div) - Senior Pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, Houston, TX
- Bishop Eddie L. Long (M.Div., 1986 from Morehouse School of Religion) - Senior Pastor of NewBirth Missionary Baptist Church, Lithonia, GA
- Bishop Adam J. Richardson (M.Div) - 115th Bishop of the A.M.E. Church, 2nd Episcopal District
- Lorraine Jacques-White (M.Div) - Radio Personality - 1380 WAOK AM, Atlanta
- Dr. Marsha Foster Boyd (M.Div) - President, Ecumencial Theological Center
- Rev. Otis Moss, Jr (M.Div) - Pastor of Mt. Olivet Institutional Baptist Church, Former Co-Pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA
- Charles E. Blake (M.Div) - Pastor of West Angeles C.O.G.I.C., Los Angeles, CA, Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ, Inc.
- Bishop David Copeland (M.Div) - Pastor of New Creation Christian Fellowship, San Antonio, TX, Served in the United States Air Force as a Chaplain
- Pastor Claudette A. Copeland (M.Div) - Co-Pastor of New Creation Christian Fellowship, San Antonio, TX, Served in the United States Air Force as a Chaplain, She and her husband were the first active duty African American couple in the United States Air Force Chaplaincy
[edit] Accreditation
- The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
- The Association of Theological Schools in the U.S. and Canada (ATS)
[edit] References
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools: Interdenominational Theological Center
- Association of Theological Colleges: Interdenominational Theological Center
- The Interdenominational Theological Center: Our History
[edit] External links
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