Theological Education
- President of Chicago Theological Seminary, 1974-1984
- Fund for Theological Education
- Society for the Study of Black Religion
Charles Shelby Rooks
- Pastor
- Preacher
- Administrator
- Ecumenical Leader
Board for Homeland Ministries
- Health & Welfare
- Evangelism & Church Extension
- Christian Education
Office of Communications
- Social Justice Publications
- Discrimination in Broadcasting
"Shelby's commitment to theological education and the public responsibility of the church will be an enduring legacy for a church seeking leaders sensitive to the Gospel's demands of justice."
- Pastor — Lincoln Memorial Congregational Church
- Preacher — Internationally
- Ecumenical Leader — National Council of Churches
The Adrienne M. & Charles Shelby
Rooks Fellowship
Charles Shelby Rooks
For more information:
http://www.ucc.org/rooks_doctoral_degree
http://www.ucc.org/rooks_masters_degree
Legacy
- Support, direct, sustain coming generations
- Money or property
- Commitments and values
Education
Early Life
- Virginia State University, B.A.
- Union Theological Seminary, M.Div.
- Columbia University, NY
- Oxford University, England
- North American College, Italy
- Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest, TX
- Born 1924, Beaufort, NC
- Family roots:
- Congregational Church, 1879
- Harlem & Brooklyn, NY, Norfolk, VA