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He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.
John 1:10 (NRSV)
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The Center for African Biblical
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THE CENTER FOR AFRICAN BIBLICAL STUDIES
MISSION STATEMENT
THE MISSION
The Center for African Biblical Studies is African-centered ... seeking to implement
and promote Bible study through an Africentric lens; Africentric, because we believe in
the necessity to rediscover and reclaim our cultural heritage. To this end, the Center is
responsible for the developing, planning, scheduling, and facilitating Bible study courses
throughout the year, using an Africentric lens that empowers us as we honor Christ,
engage in our Community, and celebrate our Culture.
THE MINISTRY
In obedience to our lord's command, "Go ye therefore and teach all nations," in
response to this command, the ministry of the Center for African Biblical Studies is
to provide a teaching and learning experience that is grounded in the word of God
as it explores the Bible as an ancient and sacred text and draws from the wisdom of
contemporary biblical, ethical and theological scholars; acknowledges and celebrates
the African spirituality; the African origins of Christianity and the heritage of the Black
church in North America and other parts of the Diaspora; honors and values the cultural
giftedness of persons of African descent in ways that bring together the sacred and the
secular across generations.
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EXODUS
Sister Frances Harris
Textbook: Study Bible/Maps
Students continue the journey of examining the Israelite family through the Book of Exodus and
examining issues of liberation, faith, obedience and leadership.
Prerequisites: Unashamedly Black and Unapologetically Christian, Space for God, Bible Basics,
God's Word and My Salvation, Biblical Authority, Old Testament Parts I & II, New Testament,
African Presence in the Bible
NEW TESTAMENT
Rev. Carl Spencer
Textbook: Exploring the New Testament/Study Bible
This class provides students with an overview of the twenty-seven books of the New Testament.
Prerequisites: Unashamedly Black and Unapologetically Christian, Space for God, Bible Basics,
God's Word and My Salvation, Biblical Authority, Old Testament Parts I & II
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SPACEFOR GOD
Deacon Jacquie Lindsey
Textbook: Space for God/Study Bible
This class examines the importance of makingspace for God through the practice of prayer,
spiritual insight, meditation and journaling.
Prerequisites: Unashamedly Black Unapologetically Christian
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OLD TESTAMENT PART,I
Brother Antoine Crenshaw
Textbook: Exploring the New Testament/Study Bible
Students receive an overview of the books of Law and History from Genesis-Esther.
Prerequisites: Unashamedly Black and Unapologetically Christian, Space for God, Bible Basics,
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God's Word and My Salvation, Biblical Authority
BOOK OF JEREMIAH
Rev. William Vance
Textbook: Study Bible
This class does a thorough study of Jeremiah and his prophetic ministry. Students will learn
how to live in disruptive times by following the path the Prophet Jeremiah took in listening and
discerning the Word of God.
Prerequisites: None /