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Racial Justice and Faith Certificate

Engage in liberative learning and practice emancipation

Rooted in Womanist principles, the Racial Justice and Faith Certificate program invites Black, Indigenous, People of Color and white students to examine their own stories and histories from a faith lens by asking the questions:

  • How do you as a leader make connections between your faith and the way you respond to racial injustice? 
  • What reflective skills do you need to take action that is informed by your faith and will transform your community?
Program Design
  • 4 online learning modules, each lasting 6 weeks
  • You can sign up for one course or all 4 to receive the Racial Justice and Faith Certificate
  • Courses are 6-weeks long and are taught in an online asynchronous format to fit in your schedule
  • Regular Zoom meetings will be offered to process the learnings together
  • Rev. Albert Starr and Rev. Dr. Sheryl Johnson serve as program chaplains to support students through their learning and reflections
Program Faculty
Rev. Dr. Surekha Nelevala

Rev. Dr. Surekha Nelevala

Intersectionality and Racial Justice – Biblical and Theological Explorations

March-April 2025
Rev. Dr. Kelly Sherman Conroy

Rev. Dr. Kelly Sherman Conroy

Stolen Lands, Erased Theology: The Impact of Missiology on Indigenous Lives
Rev. Dr. Tamisha Tyler

Rev. Dr. Tamisha Tyler

Artistic Practice

September-October 2025
Rev. Dr. Carla Guzmán

Rev. Dr. Carla Guzmán

My Church History Story

November-December 2025
Course Requirements

Readings, conversation forums, projects, and reflection papers

Audience
  • Pastors, deacons, lay leaders, and anyone interested in the intersection of faith and racial justice
  • Ask your synod if this program might fit your Anti-Racism requirements
  • Congregations who would like to sign up as a group can get a tuition discount
  • This program is designed for people of all backgrounds and races - WE ARE ALL CALLED to confront and work together to dismantle white supremacy.
Cost
  • $250 per six-week course
  • PLTS students and alumni and congregational groups of 4 people or more will recieve a $50 course discount per person.
How to Learn More and Register
  • Sign up for more information on the Request Information page
  • Register for a course using the online applicaiton form (link to come).
  • Contact Rev. Dr. Sheryl Johnson, Racial Justice and Faith Program Coordinator, at sjohnson@plts.edu for more information.
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