Who We Are
Educating for Impact, Grounded in Sacred Purpose.
The Justice Center for Sacred Theological Studies (JCSTS) has emerged as a vital hub for theological education grounded in the sacred traditions of justice, faith, and compassion. As an institution with deep roots in Black Liberation Theology, JCSTS honors its legacy while advancing a bold, inclusive vision for the future—one that equips diverse leaders to engage their faith meaningfully in today’s complex cultural landscape.
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Our platform is intentionally accessible, affordable, and responsive, serving a broad and expanding global community of adult learners—regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, orientation, or denominational affiliation. Through innovative pedagogical models and spiritually rich content, JCSTS creates space for critical theological reflection, communal learning, and faith-rooted public engagement.
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We serve a wide range of learners, including:
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People of faith seeking liberation-centered theological education beyond prosperity-driven or commercialized church narratives.
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Clergy and lay leaders from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds in search of practical tools to enhance their ministries and community impact.
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Justice practitioners and advocates exploring the intersection of theology, activism, and social transformation.
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Lifelong learners who return to JCSTS repeatedly for small group interactions, ministry tools, and spiritual formation.
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Our organizational structure reflects our values. JCSTS embraces a collaborative approach to educational design, administration, and governance. In contrast to hierarchical and often secularized academic models, we affirm that our identity calls us to create a learning environment that is relational, just, and reflective of our theological commitments.
JCSTS stands as a beacon for those seeking not only theological education but also spiritual formation, justice-informed scholarship, and faithful leadership for today’s world.
The Justice Center for Sacred Theological Studies (JCSTS)
Why This Change?
The world we live in today is marked by profound social, political, and spiritual challenges. From ongoing racial injustices and economic disparities to the pressing need for faith-rooted activism, the call for justice, compassion, and theological wisdom has never been more urgent. Our renaming is not simply a shift in identity, it is an affirmation of our purpose.
Justice remains at the heart of our work, as we equip faith leaders to confront systemic inequities and advocate for transformation in their communities.
Compassion guides our theological approach, ensuring that sacred study is not only about knowledge but about the deep care and concern for humanity.
Sacred Theological Studies reminds us that our learning is grounded in reverence for the divine, fostering wisdom, healing, and repair in a fractured world.
