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Boston College of Theology and Ministry

BOSTON COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY AND MINISTRY is a world-class center of theological study, where students thrive with the help of distinguished faculty and a diverse, attentive community. We offer master’s degrees and graduate certificates in theology and ministry, as well as a PhD in theology and education, preparing students for a variety of ministries in service to our Church and world.

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Scholarship Highlight: Lift Every Voice Scholarship

“What does it mean to be Black in the Church in society?” In 1989, Sr. Thea Bowman gave a moving speech to the USCCB and raised this important question. She goes on, “It means that I come to my Church fully functioning…I bring myself; my black self, all that I am, all that I have, all that I hope to become.” This fellowship recognizes the need for transformative ministry and amplified voices in pursuit of racial justice and reconciliation – working to heal the sins of our Church and nation. Candidates for this fellowship should demonstrate a commitment to the work of anti-racism and show potential for critical thinking and advocacy around the intersection of theology and race. This award covers up to 100% of a student’s tuition, based on merit and availability.

Please reach out to us with any questions at stmadm@bc.edu or 617-552-6506.

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Catholic Theological Union (CTU)

EDUCATION – TOLTON SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The mission of Catholic Theological Union is to prepare effective leaders for the Church, ready to witness to Christ’s good news of justice, love and peace.

The Augustus Tolton Pastoral Ministry Program provides an opportunity for Black Catholics to receive academic, personal, spiritual and professional education and training in preparation for professional ministry for the specific needs of Black Catholics.

  • Applicants from the Archdiocese of Chicago are eligible for a full-tuition scholarship.
  • Applicants outside of the Chicago dioceses are encouraged to apply for the Tolton program and will be considered for other scholarship funds.

Contact CTU (773.371.5400) for additional information about the scholarship, or click here to learn more.

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Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University of Louisiana

EDUCATION – 2022 Continuing Education and Enrichment (C&E) Course Offerings

C&E Programs provide lifelong learning and spiritual formation for pastoral leaders, clergy, religious, administrators, teachers and others who minister with Black communities or serve in multi-cultural settings. These featured courses offer unique opportunities for students to grow in their understanding of Black Catholicism and its impact on their ministry, community, and the Church at large. Students are graded on a pass/fail basis and will receive 1.5 CEUs for each course successfully completed. There is a limit of 15 students per class; maximum registration for the Elder Retreat is 18. In 2020 and 2021, the IBCS transitioned to an online learning platform in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic. The administration of Xavier University has not yet announced the teaching format for the 2022 IBCS Summer Session. The IBCS website is currently being updated to provide up-to-date infor on IBCS 2022.

Visit the IBCS website for more information: https://www.xula.edu/ibcs/

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LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY UPCOMING PROGRAM: African American Catholic Experience

THE PRESENCE OF BLACK CATHOLICS TODAY AND TOMORROW

Online continuing education program focused on the concerns of Black Catholics starting in fall 2022.
In order to launch new programming focused on the concerns of African American Catholics in the fall of 2022, CRS held a national competitive application process to select a Fellow who is now developing two semester-long continuing education courses that will make up a single program focused on the concerns of African American Catholics in terms of the problem of racism and their experience of faith.

About the Fellow, Michael Howard
Mr. Howard received his M.A. in Church Ministry/Spirituality at St. Mary’s University Seminary, Ecumenical School of Theology, and holds a B.A. in Biblical Studies at Washington Bible College. Presently, Mr. Howard facilitates and teaches Online courses for the University of Dayton and McGrath Institute STEP Online program for Notre Dame. He loves the spiritual readings of Henri J. M. Nouwen and the mystic Howard Thurman. He is also the founder of Eat the Scroll Ministry, where he began his search and hunger to read and study God’s Word for faith formation with adults. Eat the Scroll. It is sweet as honey.