December 3, 2025
LEXINGTON, Kentucky — The Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to BSK Theological Seminary (BSK) to strengthen the Seminary’s Institute for Black Church Studies in 2026.
This generous gift will support the Cosby Scholars Program and expand academic offerings that empower leaders through Black church studies. Since 2021, the Baugh Foundation has partnered with BSK to accelerate the Institute’s mission of equipping leaders for diverse congregations and communities.
Key highlights of the Institute’s impact include:
- Providing tuition-free theological education to Cosby Scholars, with numerous graduates now serving in ministry.
- Receiving the 2024 McCall Racial Trailblazer Award, recognizing the Institute’s transformative work.
- Contributing leadership to global racial justice initiatives at the United Nations.
- Offering a prophetic voice on racial issues during the Vatican’s papal transition.
- Hosting educational events for NBCA congregational leaders and Black pastors in the Caribbean.
“In a time when diversity is undervalued and Black history faces erasure, the work of BSK’s Institute for Black Church Studies is vital for forming leaders in both Black and White churches,” said BSK President David Cassady. “This grant demonstrates the Baugh Foundation’s deep commitment to the Black church and to diversity in theological education.”
About BSK
BSK Theological Seminary forms daring faith leaders for a changing world. Through graduate degree programs and non-credit educational experiences, BSK provides accessible, high-quality theological education to equip churches for a remarkable season of change. Learn more at BSK.edu.
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