The Rev. Dr. Alfred Johnson has been appointed Director of the Center for the Study and Practice of Urban Religion (C-SPUR) at New York Theological Seminary (NYTS) as of September 1, 2017.  He will be serving in the position on a part-time basis.

Dr. Johnson is a retired bishop of the United Methodist Church (UMC).  […]

Within the last few days, Charlottesville VA, witnessed some of the most violent effects of the evil perpetuated by those who adhere to the white supremacist ideology. The notion of white supremacy has unfortunately been deeply embedded in American history and culture and used as a method to alienate, oppress and marginalize people who do […]

Certificate Program in Christian Ministry Proudly Announces our New Sites

Providing lay and ordained leaders with theological training to develop a more effective and transformational ministry in their churches and communities. The program is also open to Christians from all denominations that may not be interested in becoming “lay pastors” but would like to deepen […]

A freedom ride through the heart of the black South By Willie J. Keaton Jr. | April 28, 2017

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“I pledge to protect and defend vulnerable people in the name of Jesus.”

At a time when our country and our churches are ever more divided by politics and partisan rancor, we as faith leaders must return to the truth of the gospel. That is why we root ourselves in the text of Matthew […]