JOHNSON C. SMITH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY’S COSTEN INSTITUTE HOSTS THE STATE OF MUSIC IN THE BLACK CHURCH:

21ST CENTURY PERSPECTIVES

ATLANTA, GA. –November 1, 2022. The Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary (JCSTS) Costen Institute will host a November 14-16. 2022, virtual symposium, The State of Music in the Black Church; 21st Century Perspectives. This three (3) day conversation symposium establishes The Costen Institute branded perspective on the value of traditional music in Black Church Worship.

The goal of this conversation is 3-fold:

· Assessing the current state of Black Church Music

· Advocating for the Roots and the Future of the Fruits

· Networking Resources for Worship Leadership and Preparation.

“This Costen Symposium is designed to serve as a conduit for those inspired by music in the Black church,” says JCSTS President Paul Roberts. “The intention is fostering Cohort Relationships and Worship Resource Networks with and among those who gather.”

Featured presenters of this symposium are: Ouida Harding, Adrienne Hardy, Patrick Alston, Scott Cumberbatch, Richard Clemmons, Keri Strother, and Warren Cooper.

The symposium conversations are held from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on November 14-16, 2022. Registration is $125.00. Discounts apply for Costen Institute Program Alumni. For information on the Costen Institute Virtual Symposium and registration, visit the program website page link here.

About Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary:

Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary is celebrating its 155th anniversary of "advancing communities of faith, justice, and compassion through innovation in theological education." JCSTS’ signature core curriculum is 100% digital and is grounded in social justice. Email info@jcsts.org for general information.