compassionate Action ~ Spirit-Led Transformation

Founded in 2020, Prophetic Activism: From the Cross to the Community is a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) Focus Group through United Theological Seminary (UTS). The Centre for Prophetic Activism Inc. has partnered with UTS to create a faith-grounded, liberation-based, “Ministry that Matters” doctoral cohort for activists, clergy, and other leaders working for justice in their community.

Course Description

Luke 4:18-19 expresses the earthly mission of Jesus Christ in the office of ‘Prophet.’ Prophets are inspired to action through compassion for impoverished, marginalized, and oppressed members of society. Prophetic Activism – From the Cross to the Community draws from historically Black, diverse, and inclusive churches and other Christian faith-based contexts to provide the liberating work of the Holy Spirit by addressing contemporary social justice issues with love and grace. From the cross to the community, scholars engage liberation, Black, womanist, intersectional, Black Lives Matter, and other theologies with hermeneutical questions that address the heart of ministry from a prophetic lens.

Intensive and In-Context Learning

The three-year program consists of six phases with one intensive and an additional 32 contact hours per phase via videoconferencing, in person, and/or hybrid instruction. Each intensive and the spring focus group meet at the seminary. Scholars meet at a location in the context of one of the group members during the fall focus group meeting  

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Academic Exposure

Scholars are encouraged to participate in the National Council for Black Studies Annual Conference, the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, and/or other conferences that provide exposure to learning experiences relevant to Prophetic Activism.