Sankofa Institute | Come, Taste & See Conference

O﻿blate School of Theology is a Catholic graduate and professional school that educates and prepares pastoral leaders - priest, deacons, seminarians, non-Catholic clergy, men and women religious, and lay ministers - for mission and ministry through the integration of pastoral experience and theological study.

Oblate School of Theology

FREE conference on Black Church Studies! Learn from experts, explore diverse courses, and discover how to lead in multi-cultural communities

<h3><strong><strong>Sankofa Institute Come, Taste &amp; See Conference</strong></strong></h3><h3>Jan 25, 2024 | 10:00AM – 3:00PM Central Time</h3><h3>IN-PERSON AND ONLINE OPTIONS AVAILABLE</h3><h3>Early Check-In at 9:30am; Conference begins at 10:00am</h3><h3>FREE EVENT</h3><p><strong><strong>Location of Event:</strong></strong></p><p>Morrell Hall in the Donald E. O'Shaughnessy Library<br>Oblate School of Theology<br>285 Oblate Drive, San Antonio, TX 78216</p>

<p>COME hear from Sankofa Institute Professors and Scholars to get a TASTE of Black Church Studies &amp; SEE how you can develop skills to become a transformational leader within a multi-cultural Christian community.</p><p>At this FREE conference, you will hear from the Oblate School of Theology professors and Sankofa Institute Council of Elders as they discuss interdisciplinary courses specific to the Sankofa Institute program to include:</p><ul><li>Black Church History</li><li>Black Biblical Studies</li><li>Black Theologies</li><li>Sociology of Black Religion</li><li>Contemporary Issues in the Black Church</li><li>African American Christian Social Ethics</li><li>African American Christian Education</li><li>Black Church Worship and Nurture</li><li>Black Preaching</li><li>Social Justice</li></ul><p>You will also hear from some of our Sankofa Institute Scholars and what it means to be an Oblate School of Theology student and the privileges of being a Sankofa Institute Scholar.</p><p>We look forward to meeting you so that we may build the reign of God, together.</p><p>The conference is sponsored by <a href="https://ost.edu/sankofa-institute/" title="https://ost.edu/sankofa-institute/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sankofa Institute for African American Pastoral Leadership</a>.</p><h3><br></h3>

<h3>P resenters</h3><p>Presenters will be Sankofa Institute Professors and Scholars.</p><h3>R egistration: FREE</h3><p>Individuals can register to participate online, via Zoom Meeting, or in person, on the OST campus/Morell Hall in Donald E. O'Shaughnessy Library.</p><p><em><em>For those participating online: You will be able to connect to the Zoom Meeting using the Eventbrite online event page. Access will be granted upon registration for this event.</em></em></p><p>In-person participants are encouraged to bring a light jacket or shawl, a writing pad and pen, and a reusable water bottle and/or coffee mug.</p><p><strong><strong>Please note that this presentation will not be available for viewing at a later time. We look forward to having you join us live.</strong></strong></p><p>For information contact Sankofa Institute at sankofa@ost.edu</p>

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