Check Out Our New Course Catalog!
Click COURSES in the main menu. You'll find an array of content ranging from biblical studies to critical thinking to women in ministry. And so much more!
Now through October 30, 2026, all courses are free. Take as many as you like. And when you're done, email us at info@jcsts.org with feedback so we can continually improve our offerings.
Though not required, your financial gift goes a long way in making this high-caliber education available to a wide audience. Click the button below and become a supporter of the fun and innovative work happening now at The Justice Center for Sacred Theological Studies (JCSTS). ​​​
A Prayer for Courage & Hope
Ever-present God, ​in moments when the road stretches uncertain before us, steady our hearts and quiet our fears. Grant us courage--not the absence of fear, but the strength to move forward in spite of it. Help us to stand firm in truth, to act with conviction, and to trust that even small steps matter in your unfolding purpose.
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Give us perseverance when the work feels heavy and progress seems slow. Renew us daily and let our lives bear witness to resilience and hope.
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In your strength, not our own, we press forward. Amen.
Spotlight: Drum Major for Justice
A signature course for the Justice Center, DMFJ equips learners with a faith-rooted lens to explore the Black Church, Black Liberation Theology, and today’s BIPOC-led justice movements. Click COURSES for this and more!
"Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."
- 1 Corinthians 15:58
Now Is a Great Time to Practice Moral Courage
The first followers of Christ were resisters. Christian worship was an act of resistance, as it directly challenged Roman imperial and religious authority. By refusing to worship Roman gods or the emperor, early Christians committed a subversive political and religious act that went against Roman cultural and political norms.
Two-thousand years later, Black faith communities in the Americas found ways to resist the oppressive cultural and political norms of the United States. Enslaved Africans gathered under moonlight, singing songs that carried secret maps to freedom. Preaching became protest. Hymns became resistance.
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As soon as African Americans were free from the control of white people, they built movements. They created schools when education was outlawed. They set up mutual aid societies and taught citizenship classes so people could claim their rights. They organized boycotts and freedom rides as acts of holy imagination. ​
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​Moral courage is at the heart of vibrant Christianity. To learn more, check our our courses 'Biblical Ethics', 'Foundations of Moral Courage', 'Biblical Justice and the Ministry of Jesus Christ', and 'At the River'. For these and more, visit our COURSES page. ​​
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PODCAST
THE CENTERING VOICE
THE CENTERING VOICE is a podcast about balance, perspective and the resilience of the human spirit.
JCSTS President Paul Roberts talks with special guests about the personal characteristics necessary "to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God" (Old Testament of the Bible, Micah 6:8).
This podcast is in production. The first episodes will air in the fall of 2026. Please check back! ​
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Adopt a Global Perspective on Faith and Justice
God's Creation is interconnected and interwoven. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. understood this when he wrote, "injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere," in his remarkable Letter from Birmingham Jail. Click below for a curated collection of practices and inspirations to support your journey of faith and service.​
Walk with Purpose.
Justice Walkers are stylish specialty shoes that are sure to spark conversation and inspire action.
A cross between sneaker and walking shoe, Justice Walkers are thoughtfully adorned with symbols and are a reminder of the prophet Micah’s timeless call to “do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with God.”
Sales help support the ongoing development of our justice-oriented content and platform.
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Get In Touch
We’re glad you’re interested in connecting with JCSTS. Whether you have a question, suggestion, complaint, or compliment, we’d love to hear from you. Email us at info@jcsts.org.
