Loyola Marymount University Center for Religion & Spirituality is offering an online continuing education program that focuses on the concerns of Black Catholics starting in fall 2022

The Presence of Black Catholics in the Church Today and Tomorrow

“SHARING OUR DISTINCTIVE GIFT OF BLACKNESS WITH THE CATHOLIC CHURCH”
CLASSES BEGIN OCTOBER 21, 2024 ONLINE
As members of the Catholic Church, we are responsible for evangelizing effectively and prophetically. To achieve this, we must deeply understand how Christ loves Black Catholics in a Church that faces challenges accepting diversity. This program examines the presence of Black Catholics in the Catholic Church, inspiring leaders to serve in their parishes. Everyone is welcome to enroll, including those who wish to become allies and support the Black Catholic community in their efforts to remain faithful to the Gospel of Christ and to work towards dismantling systemic racism in the Catholic Church. This certificate program focuses on the concerns of Black Catholics and their unique history, traditions, and voice in the universal Church.

Classes meet once a week 8:00 pm Eastern for one hour. Two guest lecturers for each course.
Courses offered for Fall 2024: Living the Gospels with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Sr. Dr. Thea Bowman, (AAMX 922), class starts Oct. 21, 2024 and Black Catholics Sharing their Distinctive Gift of Blackness in the Catholic Church, (AAMX 920), class starts Oct. 22, 2024.

Early Registration Discount and tuition assistance are available for both courses. Complete schedules can be found in the course catalog. For more information, visit our website at crs.lmu.edu/programs/aac, or call 310.338.2799.