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.

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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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  • Subjects = Gospel music
Melva Costen leads the I.T.C. Center Chorus.
James H. Costen Collection
The I.T.C. Center Chorus sits during a commencement speech.
A soloist sings lead in front of the I.T.C. Center Chorus at the I.T.C. graduation ceremony.
Members of the I.T.C. Center Chorus singing.
James H. Costen Collection
Melva Costen directs the I.T.C Center Chorus at the class of 1979 graduation ceremony.
An unidentified man sings with the I.T.C Center Chorus.
Melva Costen directs the I.T.C Center Chorus. Written on recto: I.T.C. Center Chorus Directress: Dr. Melva Costen.
The I.T.C. chorus performs at graduation led by Melva Costen.
I.T.C. chorus singing led by Melva Costen.
James H. Costen Collection
I.T.C. chorus singing led by Melva Costen. Written on recto: Music I.T.C. Center Chorus.
James H. Costen Collection