Education

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

“SHARING OUR DISTINCTIVE GIFT OF BLACKNESS WITH THE CATHOLIC CHURCH”
CLASSES BEGIN OCTOBER 15 ONLINE
This course intends to ignite a new spirit in Black Catholics. Eminence Wilton Cardinal Gregory recently said, “Since we alone are both Black and Catholic… we belong to a universal Church and must live within that Church, but we also realize that the gift of Blackness is uniquely ours to offer to the Church” (American Catholic History Research Center and University Archives). Through discernment, the Holy Spirit empowers Black Catholics in the universal Church to combat racism in the world, the Church, and other issues with their unique gifts of Blackness.

This course was designed mainly to encourage and provide a learning experience for Black Catholics and other people of color. This course is also helpful to those who wish to become allies to assist the previously mentioned groups. These allies will assist in the ongoing efforts to evangelize the universal church and remove the stain of racism in the Catholic Church.

Enrollment, schedule, and financial assistance information is posted online https://crs.lmu.edu/programs/aac
For additional information, please contact the Center at 310-338-2799 or crs@lmu.edu.

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.

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.