The Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) was chartered in 1958, bringing together four denominational seminaries: Morehouse School of Religion (now Baptist School of Theology), Gammon Theological Seminary, Turner Theological Seminary, and Phillips School of Theology. Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary, Charles H. Mason Theological Seminary, and Absalom Jones Theological Institute (now closed) later joined the consortium. Audio recordings span the years 1943 to 1969. Among the speakers are prominent ITC faculty and staff, including Harry V. Richardson and Charles Copher; clergy from other religious institutions, including Rabbi Jacob Rothschild and Bishop Edgar Amos Love; as well as students and other visiting dignitaries. Topics covered include preaching, church administration, Christian history, and theology. The photographs document students, alumni, faculty, presidents, campus life, campus events, and buildings of the founding institutions and the ITC, which was chartered in 1958.

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 18, 2019

Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection

The Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) was chartered in 1958, bringing together four denominational seminaries: Morehouse School of Religion (now Baptist School of Theology), Gammon Theological Seminary, Turner Theological Seminary, and Phillips School of Theology. Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary, Charles H. Mason Theological Seminary, and Absalom Jones Theological Institute (now closed) later joined the consortium. Audio recordings span the years 1943 to 1969. Among the speakers are prominent ITC faculty and staff, including Harry V. Richardson and Charles Copher; clergy from other religious institutions, including Rabbi Jacob Rothschild and Bishop Edgar Amos Love; as well as students and other visiting dignitaries. Topics covered include preaching, church administration, Christian history, and theology. The photographs document students, alumni, faculty, presidents, campus life, campus events, and buildings of the founding institutions and the ITC, which was chartered in 1958.

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

Architect's drawing of the new ITC campus as originally planned. Edward C. Miller, architect.
Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Architect's drawing of the ITC campus as originally planned. Edward C. Miller, architect.
Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Dr. Harry V. Richardson (at microphone) and Dr. Benjamin E. Mays (right) with other men on stage at the ITC dedication. Written on verso: President Richardson speaking at the service of dedication. Others on platform are: L. to R., Bishop W.R. Wilkes, Rev. M. J. Wynn, Pres. Rufus E. Clement of Atlanta University, Bishop P.R. Shy, Mr. E. C. Miller, architect, and President Benjamin E. Mays.
Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
A group gathers outside by a row of cars for the ITC groundbreaking dedication. Written on verso: Dedication service for the new site February 4, 1960.
Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
A man speaks at a microphone at the ITC dedication. Written on verso: President Rufus E. Clement of Clark Atlanta University speaking at the dedication service. Others on platform are: Bishop W.R. Wilkes, Rev. M. J. Wynn, Pres. Bishop P.R. Shy, Mr. E. C. Miller, architect, and President Benjamin E. Mays.
Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
A choir sings at the ITC groundbreaking. Written on verso: The ITC choir singing at the dedication service. Dr. J. DeKoven Killingsworth, director. Others pictured include Benjamin Bickers, Mrs. Richardson, Grady Butler, John H. Hamilton, John Eppes, William B. Crump, Granville Hicks, Nesmith, J. DeKoven Killingsworth, and Thomas Prall.
Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
A group gathers and listens to Benjamin Mays speak at the ITC dedication with James Brawley and others stand on stage. Written on verso: Dedication service for the new ITC site February 4, 1960
Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Portrait of Eva M. Dennis.
Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
A group portrait of the President's Advisors on HBCUs.
Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Portrait of Dr. Emmanuel McCall. Written on verso: Dr. Emmanuel McCall, April 16, 1993 - April 12, 1996.
Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Portrait of Bishop W. T. Handy Jr. Written on verso: Board Chair Bishop W. T. Handy Jr. April 6, 1990 - April 16, 1993.
Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Portrait of Attorney Donald L. Hollowell. Written on verso: Attny. Donald L Hollowell, April 23, 1987-April 6, 1990.
Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Portrait of James H. Costen.
Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Portrait of James H. Costen.
Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Portrait of James H. Costen.
Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
A composite photograph of students and faculty of the 1983 class of the ITC.
Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Portrait of Dr. J. Deotis Roberts, fourth president, January 23, 1980-April 14, 1983.
Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Portrait of an unidentified man.
Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Portrait of Bishop John Adams Hurst Adams. Written on verso: Board Chair Bishop John Adams Hurst Adams, April 7, 1981 - April 23, 1987.
Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection
Dean Wilkerson (Turner Theological Seminary) speaks from a pulpit.
Interdenominational Theological Center Audio Visual Collection