The Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) was chartered in 1958, bringing together four denominational seminaries: Morehouse School of Religion (now Baptist School of Theology), Gammon Theological Seminary, Turner Theological Seminary, and Phillips School of Theology. Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary, Charles H. Mason Theological Seminary, and Absalom Jones Theological Institute (now closed) later joined the consortium. Audio recordings span the years 1943 to 1969. Among the speakers are prominent ITC faculty and staff, including Harry V. Richardson and Charles Copher; clergy from other religious institutions, including Rabbi Jacob Rothschild and Bishop Edgar Amos Love; as well as students and other visiting dignitaries. Topics covered include preaching, church administration, Christian history, and theology. The photographs document students, alumni, faculty, presidents, campus life, campus events, and buildings of the founding institutions and the ITC, which was chartered in 1958.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu. 
Jun 18, 2019

Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection

The Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) was chartered in 1958, bringing together four denominational seminaries: Morehouse School of Religion (now Baptist School of Theology), Gammon Theological Seminary, Turner Theological Seminary, and Phillips School of Theology. Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary, Charles H. Mason Theological Seminary, and Absalom Jones Theological Institute (now closed) later joined the consortium. Audio recordings span the years 1943 to 1969. Among the speakers are prominent ITC faculty and staff, including Harry V. Richardson and Charles Copher; clergy from other religious institutions, including Rabbi Jacob Rothschild and Bishop Edgar Amos Love; as well as students and other visiting dignitaries. Topics covered include preaching, church administration, Christian history, and theology. The photographs document students, alumni, faculty, presidents, campus life, campus events, and buildings of the founding institutions and the ITC, which was chartered in 1958.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu

For:
  • Subjects = African Americans--Religion
  • Subjects = Commencement ceremonies
Title Date Created Author Description Subject Collection
Commencement, circa 1978 1975/1979 A man receives his degree from ITC president Dr. Grant S. Shockley (left), as Dean Wilkerson (right) watches. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Commencement, circa 1978 1975/1979 A woman receives her diploma at commencement. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Commencement, circa 1978 1975/1979 A man walks across the stage as Dean Wilkerson (background right) and another man watch during commencement. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Commencement, circa 1978 1975/1979 A man is hooded by Dean Wilkerson of Turner School of Theology. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, African Americans--Religion, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Convocation, 1975 1975 A group of students and faculty pose in front of the ITC sign on campus for convocation. Left to right: Q. R. Gordon, O. J. Haney, A. L. Dopson, J. H. Costen, H. V. Richardson, B. J. Saucer, C. W. Cone, C. J. Sargent, M. J. Jones. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Religion, Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Events and programs, Commencement ceremonies Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Convocation, 1975 1975 A group of students and faculty pose in front of the ITC sign on campus for convocation. Written on verso: Back row standing left to right: E. P. Wimberly, J. M. Shopshire, J. Jackson, G. B. Thomas, R. C. Briggs, T. Hoyt, G. J. Kuiper, J. C. Diamond, J. E. Lantz. Middle row standing left to right: A. L. Dopson, Q. R. Gordon, O. J. Haney, J. H. Costen, C. B. Copher, H. V. Richardson, M. J. Jones, B. J. Saucer, C. W. Cone, M. Thomas. Front row kneeling left to right: W. N. Flemister, B. E. Goodwin, T. W. Smith, M. C. Jackson, R. E. Penn, I. R. Clark, C. J. Sargent. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Religion, Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Events and programs, Commencement ceremonies Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
First Commencement as President, circa 1965 1962/1968 Searcy, Emory R. African Americans--Religion, Preaching, Sermons, Lectures and lecturing, Commencement ceremonies Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Commencement, 1956, 1956 1956 Dr. Harry Richardson walks in procession with other professors during commencement. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Religion, Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Events and programs, Commencement ceremonies Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Commencement, 1956, 1956 1956 Dr. Harry Richardson awards a man a diploma and shakes his hand during commencement. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Religion, Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Events and programs, Commencement ceremonies Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Commencement, 1956, 1956 1956 Dr. Harry Richardson awards a man a diploma and shakes his hand during commencement. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Religion, Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Events and programs, Commencement ceremonies Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Commencement, 1956, 1956 1956 Dr. Harry Richardson awards a man a diploma and shakes his hand during commencement. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Religion, Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Events and programs, Commencement ceremonies Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Commencement, 1956, 1956 1956 A student is hooded during commencement. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Religion, Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Events and programs, Commencement ceremonies Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Commencement, 1956, 1956 1956 Dr. Harry Richardson awards a man a diploma and shakes his hand during commencement. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Religion, Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Events and programs, Commencement ceremonies Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Commencement, 1956, 1956 1956 The Gammon choir sings during commencement. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Religion, Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Events and programs, Commencement ceremonies Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Commencement, 1956, 1956 1956 Students are greeted during commencement. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Religion, Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Events and programs, Commencement ceremonies Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Commencement, 1956, 1956 1956 A procession of professors and students during commencement. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Religion, Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Events and programs, Commencement ceremonies Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Commencement, 1954, 1954 1954 Dr. Harry Richardson stands with two graduates during commencement. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Religion, Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Events and programs, Commencement ceremonies Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Commencement, 1954, 1954 1954 Dr. Harry Richardson stands with two graduates during commencement. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Religion, Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Events and programs, Commencement ceremonies Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Commencement, 1954, 1954 1954 Dr. Harry Richardson presents a speech from the chapel pulpit during commencement. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Religion, Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Events and programs, Commencement ceremonies Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Commencement, 1954, 1954 1954 An unidentified man speaks from a pulpit at an outdoor commencement. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Religion, Theological seminaries, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Events and programs, Commencement ceremonies Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection