C. Benton Kline, Jr. Special Collections & Archives

C. Benton Kline, Jr. Special Collections & Archives The C. Benton Kline, Jr. Special Collections & Archives serves as the institutional repository for Columbia Theological Seminary.

We also collect and care for personal and organizational materials related to the "Southern Stream" of Presbyterianism.

Happy Preservation Week!At C. Benton Kline, Jr. Special Collections and Archives, we are committed to preserving theolog...
04/27/2026

Happy Preservation Week!

At C. Benton Kline, Jr. Special Collections and Archives, we are committed to preserving theological memories, sacred stories, and institutional history for future generations.

This year’s theme, “Is This Thing On?: Preserving Memory and Building Archives,” reminds us that archives keep memory alive.

Preservation Week: April 26–May 2, 2026

Archives are more than storehouses of old materials; they are sacred spaces where memory is preserved, voices are recove...
04/16/2026

Archives are more than storehouses of old materials; they are sacred spaces where memory is preserved, voices are recovered, and forgotten stories are brought back to life.

The recent Morgan Fellowship research of our associates, Ayodele John Alonge and Jaykwon Hosey, is a powerful reminder that archives do more than preserve old records. They safeguard human journeys, faith, culture, and stories that time could easily have erased.

Every manuscript, book, inscription, and document has a voice. The question is whether we will take the time to listen.

When was the last time you visited the archive?
Visit our collection today.

We are excited to announce the selection of our associates, Ayodele John Alonge and Jaykwon Hosey, as 2026 Morgan Fellow...
03/31/2026

We are excited to announce the selection of our associates, Ayodele John Alonge and Jaykwon Hosey, as 2026 Morgan Fellows.
We invite you to join Morgan Forum 2026 on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 1pm to hear their presentations, along with those of the other Morgan Fellows and keynote speaker Mark Rankin of James Madison University. Emory University Archives & Special Collections at Pitt
Register here: https://pitts-emory.libwizard.com/f/morganforum2026

“Archiving for the Public Good: Bringing Communities Together Through History.”The session highlighted how we at the C. ...
03/19/2026

“Archiving for the Public Good: Bringing Communities Together Through History.”

The session highlighted how we at the C. Benton Kline, Jr. Special Collections & Archives are collaborating with UNC Charlotte’s J. Murrey Atkins Library to support genealogical research, connect communities, and foster reconciliation through archival work.

Some key takeaways from the session:
• Helping people discover their family histories, including those of enslaved ancestors
• Focusing on the stories of Black Presbyterian communities
• Supporting churches as they build their own community archives
• Making over 800,000 church records digital so more people can access them

A strong reminder: archives are tools for truth, memory, and healing.

You can watch the session recording here:
https://ctsnet.zoom.us/rec/share/KIxaHAhkWrefjnByeKVBymh9nkTdL8I5iWplsY7vqrQTgTrOEyAe3bcjK7QisAw6.dBoiS0RqDYoVUto4?startTime=1773243201000

Join Tomorrow! 📢Archiving for the Public Good: Bringing Communities Together Through HistoryMarch 11, 2026 || 12:00 PM E...
03/10/2026

Join Tomorrow! 📢

Archiving for the Public Good: Bringing Communities Together Through History
March 11, 2026 || 12:00 PM EST Online (Zoom)
Register: https://forms.gle/iPnPEQyQ84Uw6u557

Learn how the C. Benton Kline, Jr. Special Collections & Archives and Ancestry.com are digitizing records from 700+ Presbyterian congregations to preserve history and support African American genealogical research.

Register to Participate in Our Upcoming WebinarArchiving for the Public Good: Bringing Communities Together Through Hist...
02/23/2026

Register to Participate in Our Upcoming Webinar

Archiving for the Public Good: Bringing Communities Together Through History

📅 March 11, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM (Noon) EST
💻 Online (Zoom)

This special session will highlight the collaboration between the Columbia Theological Seminary (CTS) Archives and Ancestry.com to digitise and index records from more than 700 Presbyterian congregations. Discover how these church records help preserve history, strengthen communities, and support genealogical research—particularly for African American family history.

Speakers
• Rev. Dr. Julia Robinson Moore—UNC Charlotte & Moore Grace Ministries
• Adreonna Bennett—Community Engagement Archivist, UNC Charlotte
• Michael Robertson—Public Services Archivist, Columbia Theological Seminary

✅ Register
Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/CTSwebinar2026

You may also register by scanning the QR code on the event flyer.

Visit Our Exhibition: Celebrating the Life & Works of Ella Mae Phelps We honor the legacy of Ella Mae Phelps, highlighti...
02/16/2026

Visit Our Exhibition: Celebrating the Life & Works of Ella Mae Phelps

We honor the legacy of Ella Mae Phelps, highlighting her faith, scholarship, and lasting impact.
This exhibition presents her life, contributions, and enduring influence on the community.

Location: Columbia Theological Seminary
On display now through the end of the spring semester, May 2026

WELCOME TO 2026C. Benton Kline, Jr. Special Collections & ArchivesMore than old books, paper & letters Living repositori...
01/12/2026

WELCOME TO 2026

C. Benton Kline, Jr. Special Collections & Archives

More than old books, paper & letters
Living repositories of faith, memory, and mission

We preserve the past to inspire the present
and support learning, discovery, and transformation
for scholars, students, and the faith community.
https://cdm17323.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/

"I am grateful for the gift of life, my family and friends, and the enriching academic experience at CTS." --- Dr Ayode...
12/20/2025


"I am grateful for the gift of life, my family and friends, and the enriching academic experience at CTS."
--- Dr Ayodele John Alonge

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701 S. Columbia Drive
Decatur, GA
30030

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+14046874628

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