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Black Women in Church and Society
This is a program
at The ITC with local and national foci, seeking to
enhance the participation and function of women in
the church and society. The focus is church
structures and seminary/theological education, using
education and re-education as tools for constructive
and positive change. As an organization, it seeks
to establish a network of Black women, locally and
nationally. A part of the aim is to develop support
systems for Black women in religious professions.
There are at present four components of Black Women
in Church and Society: the Dialogue; the Biannual
Seminar; the Mid-Year Institute; the
Research/Resource Center, and the Leadership
Training Program. The program involves a variety of
educational, research, and training ventures.
For information go to:
http://www.urbanrainbow.net/bwcs/
Mission
The office of BWCS was organized in 1981 to encourage and to
facilitate the inclusion and full participation of women in the life
and work of the Church and the larger society. Using education as a
tool, we seek to create a context for constructive and positive
changes in women's reality and thus, in the Church and the larger
society. Black Women in Church and Society is a program with local
and national foci.
Goals
To this end, BWCS is committed to increasing the knowledge base
about Black women in the Church and the society. Every aspect of the
work of BWCS supports the acquisition of knowledge for the purpose
of correcting miseducation and misconceptions with respect to
African American women, and thus advancing their cause.
Programs and Activities
The programs, new initiatives and activities to fulfill the mission
of the BWCS include:
Formal Courses
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Black Women in Ministry (Summer Intensive*)
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Women in Religion (Interdisciplinary Fall/Spring)
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Womanist Theology (Spring) (*Also available for continuing
education units)
Informal Dialogues
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Womanist Talk (Fall & Spring)
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Sisters and Brothers in Dialogue (Spring)
The Womanist Scholars Program (WSP)
A one-year research and teaching program that supports study and
research on Black women and religion/spirituality by Black women
scholars.
Ford Fellows in Community Service Ministry Program (FFCSMP)
A one-year internship pairing clergy and human service professionals
in direct service delivery to increase professional development
opportunities for women in religious and church leadership.
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