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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

Denominational Work

Board for Homeland Ministries

  • Health & Welfare
  • Evangelism & Church Extension
  • Christian Education

Office of Communications

  • Social Justice Publications
  • Discrimination in Broadcasting

Professional Ministry

"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

1924 - 2001

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
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