CBE Archives - Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary

Congregating, Conjuring and Conspiring at Crossings: James H. Cone, Emilie M. Townes, and the call to “Wake Up Running”

This year’s James H. Cone and Emilie M. Townes’ Lecture will feature Dr. Walter Fluker. Fluker’s lecture, “Congregating, Conjuring, and […]

History of Centers and Institutes at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

The history of centers and institutes at Garrett-Evangelical begins with the creation of the Center for the Church and the Black Experience. Instituted in 1970 as one of the primary emphases of the seminary, the Center for the Church and the Black Experience has been a beacon of hope and inspiration for Black students, pastors, churches, and communities for nearly five decades. It has been instrumental in fusing Black people and Black religious life into the entire seminary community.

Reverend Dr. Reginald Blount Named Director of the Center for the Church and the Black Experience

Reverend. Dr. Reginald Blount (G-ETS 2005), an esteemed colleague and longstanding faculty member of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, has been named director of the Center for the Church and the Black Experience (CBE), effective July 1, 2022.

Taurean J. Webb Named 2021-2022 Religion and Public Life Fellow at Harvard University for Second Straight Term

The Religion, Conflict, and Peace Initiative (RCPI) at Harvard has named Taurean J. Webb a 2021-2022 Religion and Public Life […]

CBE Director Taurean J. Webb to Participate in WTTW Screening and Community Conversation “The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song”

Taurean J. Webb, director of the Center for the Church and the Black Experience and instructor of religion and race […]

Taurean J. Webb Named Religion and Public Life Fellow in the Religion, Conflict, and Peace Initiative at Harvard University

Taurean J. Webb, director of the Center for the Church and the Black Experience (CBE) and instructor of religion and […]

Taurean J. Webb Named Director of the Center for the Church and the Black Experience and Instructor of Religion and Race

Having just completed a national search, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Taurean J. Webb as […]

Community Project Returns for a Second Year to Educate Evanston Community on Black History

At the request of several members of the Evanston community, the Center for the Church and the Black Experience at […]