Jeremiah A Wright Jr

Jeremiah A Wright Jr., Dr.

Corinthian Baptist Church's Revivalist, April 21st to April 23rd 2003.

Courses Taught

Chicago Theological Union The History of the Black Religious Experience (With emphasis on Black worship, understanding and designing Black worship services) Liturgy and Eucharist: Worship in the Black Church (Team taught with Ralph Kieffer)

Chicago Theological Seminary History and Meaning of the Black Church (Team taught with Dr. Robert Meyners) The History of the Black Church in North America

North Park Theological Seminary Black Theology

Seminary Consortium for Urban Pastoral Education Liberation Theology in the Black Church (Team taught with Dr. James White) The Black Church in North America: Structure and Process in the Black Community

La Vern University History of the Black Religious Tradition (Chicago Extension for undergraduate credit)

United Theological Seminary Two Doctor of Ministry Programs Afrocentric Preaching and Pastoring

Garrett Evangelical Seminary Homiletics

Education

2002 Valparaiso University Valparaiso, Indiana Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters

North Park University North Park, Illinois Honorary Doctor of Divinity

2000 Bethune Cookman College Daytona Beach, Florida Honorary Doctor of Laws

1999 Colgate University Syracuse, New York Honorary Doctor of Letters

1990 United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio Doctor of Ministry Degree, Black Sacred music Samuel D. Proctor Fellow

1985 Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Illinois Honorary Doctor of Divinity

Monrovia Liberia, West Africa Honorary Doctor of Divinity

1982 Chicago Theological Seminary Chicago, Illinois Honorary Doctor of Divinity

1969-75 University of Chicago Divinity School Chicago, Illinois Master of Arts Degree Rockefeller Fellowship

1967-69 Howard University, Washington, DC Master of Arts Degree, Graduate Fellowship Bachelor of Arts Degree, Dean's List

1959-61 Virginia Union University Richmond, Virginia University Scholarship

Accomplishments

Honors

1970-75 Rockefeller Fellowship The Fund for Theological Education

1965-66 3 Presidential Commendations from President Lyndon B. Johnson

1961 Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society

Special Projects

1997 CD Recording, "The Artist" recorded by The Sanctuary Choir of Trinity UCC

1976 Author & Composer, "Jesus Is his Name", recorded by The Trinity Choral Ensemble, Trinity Label, Chicago, Illinois

1975 Author & Composer, "God Will Answer Prayer", recorded by The Trinity Choral Ensemble Trinity Label, Chicago, Illinois

Researcher for and Contributor to: Black Song: The Forge and the Flame, written by John Lovell.

Career Accomplishments

1972- Pastor present Trinity United Church of Christ Chicago, Illinois

1999 Professor Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary

1998 Professor Chicago Theological Seminary

1994-96 professor and Mentor for Wright/ Asante/West Fellows, United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio

1992-94 Professor and Mentor for Wright/Kunjufu Fellows, United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio

1976-92 Adjunct professor, Seminary Consortium for Urban Pastoral Education

1975 Adjunct professor, Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, Illinois

1974-75 Adjunct Professor, 1996 Chicago Theological Seminary Chicago, Illinois

1974 Executive Director, Chicago Center for Black Religious Studies Chicago, Illinois

1972 Columnist, Independent Bulletin Chicago, Illinois

1971-72 Proposal Writer and Editor, Dropout Prevention program The Board of Education Chicago, Illinois

1964-67 Salutatorian Cardio pulmonary Technician National Naval Medical Center U.S. Naval Hospital, Bethesda, MD

1963 Valedictorian - Corpsman School Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Great Lakes Illinois Hospital

1961-63 U.S. Marine Corps, 2nd Marine Division

Organizations

2001- present Board of Trustees Virginia Union University

1999-00 Board of Trustees Chicago Theological Seminary

1986-89 Board of Directors Evangelical Health Systems

1983- Western Consistory #28

1983-85 National Ministry Advisory Council of Chicago Theological Seminary

1981-90 Board of Directors TransAfrica

1976- present Doric Lodge #77 F. & A.M.

1976 Great Lakes Task Force on Churches in Transitional Communities Educational Outreach Program, Chicago Theological Seminary

1976-81 Commission for Racial Justice United Church of Christ

1976-79 Board of Directors Office for Church in Society United Church of Christ Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, Chicago, Illinois

1975-95 Board of Directors Black Theology Project (Theology in the Americas)

1975-85 Board of Directors Center for New Horizons

1975-76 Communications Committee Church Federation of Greater Chicago

1975-76 Ecumenical Strategy Committee Illinois Conference, United Church of Christ

Presidents Council of Church Associates Chicago Theological Seminary

1975-76 Urban Ministers Task Force Chicago Metropolitan Association United Church of Christ

1974-79 Board of Directors Malcolm X School of Nursing

1974-76 Board of Services Chicago Metropolitan Association, United Church of Christ

ESAA/Urban League Ministerial Alliance

1973-74 Resolution Committee Chicago Metropolitan Association Illinois Conference United Church of Christ

1972 - present Ministers for Racial & Social Justice United Church of Christ

United Black Christians United Church of Christ

1972-76 Illinois Conference of Churches

1969-74 Black Caucus Divinity School Students University of Chicago

1960 – present Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Offices Held

1985- Vice Chairman Board of Directors, Black Theology Project

1984-89 Board of Trustees City Colleges of Chicago

1982-84 President, Board of Directors Centers for New Horizons

1980-83 Regional Vice President National Black Pastors' Conference

1978-81 Treasurer, Board of Directors Centers for New Horizons

1977-79 Vice President Commission for Racial Justice United Church of Christ

1977-79 Vice President, National and Regional Ministers for Racial & Social Justice

1976-78 Secretary Ministers for Racial & Social Justice Chicago Metropolitan Chapter

1978-79 Secretary, Board of Directors Office for Church in Society United Church of Christ

Lectures

Following is a list of Lectures written and delivered by Reverend Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.

The Archdiocese of Chicago, "The Black Religious Tradition and Urban Spirituality"

Duke Divinity School, "Gardner Taylor Lecture Series," October 1986

Eastern Baptist Seminary, "Christianity and Afrocentricity"

Emory University, Candler School of Theology, Preacher (1985, 1986, 1990)

Fuller Theological Seminary, "Christianity and Afrocentricity "

Hampton University Ministers Conference, Preacher (1986, 1987)

Howard University, Annual Preacher (1986- 2002)

Howard University School of Divinity, "Unashamedly Black, Unapologetically Christian; The African American Christian Male Role Model," (1989)

Lutheran Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, PA, Preacher (1987, 1993,1997)

McCormick Theological Seminary, "Martin Luther King Memorial" Lectures

Princeton Seminary, Preacher (1988, 1997)

The Urban Congress of the Seminary Consortium, "Spiritual Roots for Survival & Liberation Study of the Black Religious Tradition in the Perspective of an Urban Setting"

Yale Divinity School, Preacher (1986)

Riverside Church, New York, Fosdick Convocation on Preaching and Worship, "Preaching: The Art of Connecting People with God" (1997)

National Council of Churches, San Jose Costa Rica, Lecturer, "The Incarnation of Faith in African American Culture: The Struggle for Minority Rights in The North" (1997)

Festival of Homiletics, 4th Presbyterian Church, Chicago, Illinois, "Preaching in the Growing Church" (1997)

Publications

Following is a list of Publications by Reverend Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.

What Makes You So Strong? Sermons of Joy and Strength, edited by Jini Kilgore Roiss, Juson Press, Valley Forge, PA, 1993

Africans Who Shaped Our Faith: A study of10 Biblical Personalities, edited by Dr Colleen Birchett, Urban Ministries, Chicago, Illinois 1995,

Good News! Sermons of Hope for Today's Families, edited by Jini Kilgore Ross, Juson , Press, Valley Forge, PA 1995

When Black Men Stand Up For God: Reflections On The Million Man March, African American Images, Chicago, 1996

"Black Church Renewal," Signs of the Kingdom in the Secular City, Compiled by David Frenchak and Clinton E Stockwell edited by Helen Ujvarosy, Chicago Covenant Press, 1984

"Music as Cultural Expression in Black Church Theology Worship," The Journal of Black Sacred Music Volume 3, Number 1, Spring, 1987

"Dealing With Life's Extremities," The Message for the 90's Educational , Ministries, Inc., 1989

"In Need of a Miracle: From Proclamation To Practice: A Unique African American Approach To Stewardship, edited by Clifford a Jones, Sr." Judson Press, Valley Forge, PA 1993

"Reflections on The UCC Book of Worship," The Book of Worship of The United Church of Christ, Office of the Church Life and Leadership, New York, 1989

Introduction to How to Help Hurting People Edited by Dr. Colleen Birchett, Urban Ministries, Chicago, 1990

" A Black Congregation In A White Church,” Good News In Growing Churches, edited by Robert L Burt, The Pilgrim Press, NY, 1990, pp 37-63

"Surprise Party” Women; To Preach Or Not To Preach edited by Rhinold Ponder & Michele Tuck-Ponder, Crown Publishers Inc., New York, NY, 1997

Preface to Falling In Love with God: Reflection on Prayer Dr J Alfred Smith Sr." Urban Ministries, Chicago, Illinois 1997

“No Other Help I Know,” Sermons on Prayer and Spirituality, edited by Dr Alfred Smith, SL, Judson Press, Valley Forge, PA 1997

"Taming A Wild Woman, Jesus Made the Difference” Women's Liberation, Jesus Style: Messages of Spirituality and Wisdom for Today's Woman, edited by Stephanie Bibb/Ruach Communications, Inc" 1998

Articles in Men Of Color Study Bible Nia Publishing, 2001

"Faith In A Foreign Land," Keeping The Faith, Jim Haskin, Welcome Rain, 2001

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