Betsey Stockton Center for Black Church Studies

Join us for this important discussion. How can we think differently about worship in this time of challenge for both the Black Church and its communities?

Application deadline for the 2026 Black Theology and Leadership Institute extended to May 15th. For additional information, visit: btli.ptsem.edu Hope to see you there!

Join us for BTLI 2026 and explore the bold claim: Black worship is not escape, but strategy. Through plenaries and workshops, we’ll examine worship as embodied resistance that nurtures courage, public witness, and justice. For more information: btli.ptsem.edu

Join us for this critical discussion.

The Black Theology and Leadership Institute starts next week. Of the many wonderfully impactful speakers, we will feature the following speakers on Tuesday, July 15th. btli.ptsem.edu

We’re gearing up for BTLI 2025! July 14th-18th Monday’s presenters/preachers include: Dr. Dwight Hopkins, University of Chicago Divinity School Rev. Tamesha Mills, Pastor, St. James AME Church, Danbury, CT. (btli.ptsem.edu)

@DavidLatimore3 Join us for this empowering experience featuring scholars such as Dr. Dwight Hopkins, Dr. J. Kameron Carter, Rev. Dr. Naomi Washington-Leapheart, and Dr. Renita Weems, among many others. Applications close on April 30th—apply now at btli.ptsem.edu.

Join us for this incredibly empowering experience featuring scholars such as Dr. Dwight Hopkins, Dr. J. Kameron Carter, Rev. Dr. Naomi Washington-Leapheart, and Dr. Renita Weems, among many others. Applications close on April 30th—apply now at btli.ptsem.edu.

It’s that time of year again! or the 2025 Black Theology and Leadership Institute (BTLI), taking place July 14–18 at Princeton Theological Seminary. Apply today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of the Black Church. btli.ptsem.edu

We are thrilled to have Rev. Dr. Andrew Wilkes join us for an inspiring discussion of his latest book, Plenty Good Room: Co-Creating an Economy of Enough for All. Registration information can be found at: pts.events/plenty-good-ro… We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for an engaging and insightful conversation on Khristi Adams' latest work, Womanist Theology: Discovering God Through the Lens of Black Girlhood. T

Note these powerful moments from Rev. Derrick Weston's #btli2024 lecture on climate change, environmental racism, and the churches' call to action.

A Sacred Storm wrestles with the contention that Hip-hop emerged during the late 1970s and early 1980s on the fringe of urban decay as a prophetic response to the death-dealing effects of Ronald Reagan’s voodoo economics. Register to attend this book event:pts.events/a-sacred-storm/

Tune into highlights from Dr. Keri Day's lecture from #btli2024 that focused on reimagining the Christian faith while confronting racial and gender injustices within predominantly white faith traditions.

Join us for a transformative event as we explore the themes of Plenty Good Room: Co-Creating an Economy of Enough for All by Andrew Wilkes. This discussion will delve into the possibilities of building a society where everyone has access to what they need. pts.events/plenty-good-ro…

Join us for an engaging book discussion on Discovering God through the Lens of Black Girlhood, a profound exploration of faith, identity, and spirituality through the unique experiences of Black girls and women. To register to attend online or in-person: pts.events/womanish-theol….

Enjoy an inside look at the #btli2024 cohorts, where participants meaningfully connected and reflected. These collective discussions make the #btli2024 experience impactful and resonant to each participant.

Traverse through this inside look of the #btli2024 participant experience that includes delicious food, great conversations and networking opportunities! #reception #pentecostalism #greatconversations

Rev. Dr. Eric Williams delivered an insightful lecture titled “In the Shadow of the Holy Ghost: Visualizations of Black Pentecostalism in the Archive,” which explored the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture's recent exhibit, Spirit in the Dark.