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 Student Receives Red Hood, 1979 1979 An unidentified faculty member places a red hood on a graduate. Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges James H. Costen Collection
Attendees of the I.T.C. Graduation Ceremony, 1979 1979 Professors, graduates, and the general public attend the I.T.C. graduation ceremony. Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges James H. Costen Collection
Unidentified Faculty Member Congratulates Graduate, 1979 1979 An unidentified faculty member kisses a graduate to congratulate her on graduating. Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges James H. Costen Collection
Platform Participants During Speech, 1979 1979 Platform participants (President, Board of Trustees, and Deans) listen to a speech. Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges James H. Costen Collection
Platform Participants Sitting on Platform, 1979 1979 Platform Participants (President, Board of Trustees, and Deans) listen to a commencement address. Presidents, Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges James H. Costen Collection
Unidentified Graduate on Stage, 1979 1979 An unidentified graduate stands on stage in front of platform participants. Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges James H. Costen Collection
Unidentified Man Gives Commencement Speech, 1979 1979 An unidentified man gives a commencement address. Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges James H. Costen Collection
Platform Participants Listening to a Speech, 1979 1979 Platform participants (President, Board of Trustees, and Deans) listen to a commencement address during I.T.C. graduation ceremony. Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges James H. Costen Collection
Unidentified Graduate is Given Red Hood, 1979 1979 An unidentified graduate is given a red hood by a faculty member. Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges James H. Costen Collection
Platform Participants, 1979 1979 Members of the platform participants during the graduation ceremony. Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges James H. Costen Collection
Melva Costen, 1979 1979 Melva Costen leads the I.T.C. Center Chorus. Commencement ceremonies, Gospel music, African Americans--Music James H. Costen Collection
Unidentified Graduate with Unidentified Faculty, 1979 1979 An unidentified graduate crosses the stage in front of a faculty member at a graduation ceremony. Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges James H. Costen Collection
Unidentified Man Delivers Speech, 1979 1979 An unidentified faculty member delivers a commencement address to the class of 1979. Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges James H. Costen Collection
I.T.C. Graduates Standing, 1979 1979 An unidentified I.T.C. graduate stands with her classmates as part of the graduation ceremonies. Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges James H. Costen Collection
James Costen Delivers a Commencement Address, 1979 1979 James Costen delivers a speech, while Dr. Grant Shockley looks on. Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education, African American universities and colleges James H. Costen Collection
I.T.C. Center Chorus Rests During Speech, 1979 1979 The I.T.C. Center Chorus sits during a commencement speech. Commencement ceremonies, Gospel music, African Americans--Music James H. Costen Collection
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
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
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
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