Dr. James H. Costen was Presbyterian minister and educator, and served as president of the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) from 1983 to 1997. In 1969, he became the first Dean of the Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary the only historically Black theological seminary of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Costenss records tell the story of an active educator and administrator with the papers providing rich resources in the study of African American religion and education in the South. 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 13, 2019

James H. Costen Collection

Dr. James H. Costen was Presbyterian minister and educator, and served as president of the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) from 1983 to 1997. In 1969, he became the first Dean of the Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary the only historically Black theological seminary of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Costenss records tell the story of an active educator and administrator with the papers providing rich resources in the study of African American religion and education in the South.

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. 
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Unidentified Graduate Receives His Red Hood, 1979
1979
An unidentified faculty member places a red hood on a graduate in front of platform participants.
Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
An unidentified faculty member places a red hood on a graduate in front of platform participants.
Unidentified Graduate with Diploma, 1979
1979
An unidentified graduate smiles as he crosses the stage with his diploma.
Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
An unidentified graduate smiles as he crosses the stage with his diploma.
Faculty Member has Friendly Exchange with Graduate, 1979
1979
An unidentified faculty member has an exchange with a graduate as he crosses the stage.
Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
An unidentified faculty member has an exchange with a graduate as he crosses the stage.
Ida Wells, 1979
1979
Ida Wells at the 1979 senior breakfast.
Portraits and people, African Americans--Religion, Special events
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Ida Wells at the 1979 senior breakfast.
Soloist Singing with the I.T.C. Center Chorus, 1979
1979
A soloist sings lead in front of the I.T.C. Center Chorus at the I.T.C. graduation ceremony.
Commencement ceremonies, Gospel music, African Americans--Music
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
A soloist sings lead in front of the I.T.C. Center Chorus at the I.T.C. graduation ceremony.
Unidentified Faculty Member Gives Speech, 1979
1979
Dr. Grant Shockley stands next to James Costen giving a commencement address to the graduating class.
Presidents, Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Dr. Grant Shockley stands next to James Costen giving a commencement address to the graduating class.
Three People Sitting at a Table, 1979
1979
Two unidentified women and one unidentified man sit at a table during the senior breakfast.
Portraits and people, African Americans--Religion, Special events
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Two unidentified women and one unidentified man sit at a table during the senior breakfast.
Platform Participants, 1979
1979
Platform participants (President, Board of Trustees, and Deans) look on during graduation proceedings.
Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Platform participants (President, Board of Trustees, and Deans) look on during graduation proceedings.
Unidentified Men Give a Speech, 1979
1979
Two unidentified men stand at a podium to give a speech.
Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Two unidentified men stand at a podium to give a speech.
Melva Costen, 1979
1979
Melva Costen directing the I.T.C. Center Chorus.
Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Melva Costen directing the I.T.C. Center Chorus.
I.T.C. Graduate Receives Hood, 1979
1979
An unidentified graduate receives a hood.
Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
An unidentified graduate receives a hood.
Unidentified I.T.C. Graduate Receives Diploma, 1979
1979
An unidentified I.T.C. graduate receives a red hood with his diploma.
Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
An unidentified I.T.C. graduate receives a red hood with his diploma.
Unidentified Graduate, 1979
1979
An unidentified graduate at the 1979 graduation ceremony.
Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
An unidentified graduate at the 1979 graduation ceremony.
I.T.C. Center Chorus, 1979
1979
Members of the I.T.C. Center Chorus singing.
Commencement ceremonies, Gospel music, African Americans--Music
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Members of the I.T.C. Center Chorus singing.
Unidentified Graduate with Diploma and Red Hood, 1979
1979
An unidentified graduate receives his diploma and red hood.
Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
An unidentified graduate receives his diploma and red hood.
Graduate Smiling as She Receives Her Diploma, 1979
1979
An unidentified graduate smiles as she crosses the stage and receives her diploma, followed by James Costen.
Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
An unidentified graduate smiles as she crosses the stage and receives her diploma, followed by James Costen.
Melva Costen with the I.T.C. Center Chorus, 1979
1979
Melva Costen directs the I.T.C Center Chorus at the class of 1979 graduation ceremony.
Commencement ceremonies, Gospel music, African Americans--Music
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Melva Costen directs the I.T.C Center Chorus at the class of 1979 graduation ceremony.
Rev. David Copeland Delivers Prayer, 1979
1979
Rev. David Copeland presides over closing prayer.
Portraits and people, African Americans--Religion, Special events
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
Rev. David Copeland presides over closing prayer.
Unidentified I.T.C. Faculty Member Gives Commencement Address at Graduation, 1979
1979
An unidentified faculty member looks into the audience as he gives his commencement address.
Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
An unidentified faculty member looks into the audience as he gives his commencement address.
Graduate Shakes Faculty Member's Hand While Receiving Diploma, 1979
1979
An unidentified graduate shakes James Costen's hand while she receives a red hood.
Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges
James H. Costen Collection
James H. Costen Collection
An unidentified graduate shakes James Costen's hand while she receives a red hood.