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    • 2023: My Tribute: The Life and Legacy of Andrae Crouch
    • 2022: Go Tell It on the Mountain
    • 2021: Lord, Don't Move The Mountain
    • 2020: Gospel Music in Word and Song
    • 2019: Lord, Make Me An Instrument
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    • 2014: Marching to Zion - Celebrating and Preserving Black Sacred Music
    • 2013: Marching to Zion - Celebrating and Preserving Black Sacred Music
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    • 2009: Religion, Politics and Society: The Baptist Contribution
      • Plenary Speakers
      • Session Topics
    • 2005: Global Christianity: Challenging Modernity and the West
    • 2004: Slavery, Oppression, and Prejudice: Ancient Roots and Modern Implications
    • 2003: The Schooled Heart: Moral Formation in American Higher Education
    • 2002: Christianity and Economics: Integrating Faith and Learning in Economic Scholarship
    • 2001: Celebrating Augustine's Confessions: Reading Augustine for the New Millenium
    • 2000: Interpreting Christian Art
    • 1999: Cultivating Citizens: Soulcraft and Citizenship in Contemporary America
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2023 Pruit Memorial Symposium Schedule

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The Pruit Memorial Symposium and Baylor University are privileged to have Pastor Sandra Crouch, beloved sister of Andraé Crouch, as our special guest and honoree. For bio information for program participants, click the * after their name.

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

6:00 p.m.

Opening Reception honoring Robert Darden
Sponsored by Baylor Line Foundation

Moody Memorial Library
Black Gospel Archive and Listening Center

 

Thursday, March 16, 2023

8:30 a.m. Registration Truett Theological Seminary
  Black Gospel Archive & Learning Center Tours Moody Memorial Library
9:45 a.m.

Opening Session
Welcome: Jeffry Archer* & Robert Darden*
Invocation: Samuel J. Doyle*
Announcements: Kathy Hillman*
Convener: Lexi English*

Singing with Andraé: Vocalists Panel
with Linda McCrary-Fisher*, Markita Knight*, Alphanette Silas-Durio*, Howard Smith, Jerard Woods*, and Jovaun Woods*
Moderator: Tammy Kernodle*

Paul Powell Chapel,
Truett Theological Seminary
11:00 a.m. Performing with Andraé: Musicians Panel
with Kevin Bond*, James Neuble, Michael Neuble, Joseph Woolfalk*
Convener: Stephanie Boddie*
Moderator: Emmett G. Price III*
Paul Powell Chapel,
Truett Theological Seminary
12:15 p.m.

Opening Luncheon - Registration Required
Welcome & Recognitions: Kathy Hillman*
Blessing: Kenneth McNeil*
Greeting & Introduction of Speakers: Ella Wall Prichard

"The Music & Ministry of Andraé Crouch"
Bob Darden* and Stephen Newby*

Music: Joslyn Henderson*
Benediction: Kerry Burkley, Jr.*

Sponsored by the Baylor Department of Journalism, Public Relations, and New Media

Piper Great Hall,
Truett Theological Seminary
2:00 p.m. "Race, Rhythm, and Religion: Chronicling Andraé Crouch's Dual Role as a Contemporary Christian Music Pioneer and Gospel Music Trailblazer"
Birgitta Johnson*
Convener: Adrienne Cain*
Paul Powell Chapel,
Truett Theological Seminary
3:15 p.m. "Andraé vs. James Cleveland: The Best of Frenemies"
Robert Marovich*
Convener: Sinai Wood*
Paul Powell Chapel,
Truett Theological Seminary
4:30 p.m. Supper  
7:00 p.m.

Community Gospel Sing
Welcome: Horace Maxile*
Invocation: Nika Davis
Worship Leader: Stephen Newby*
Musicians: J. Brandon Baggett and Justin Savage (Keyboards), Chuck Jennings (Guitar), Torvice Asberry (Drums), Joslyn Henderson (Vocals)
Closing: Robert Darden*

Sponsored by the Dunn Center for Christian Music Studies & Second Missionary Baptist Church

Second Missionary Baptist Church,
2001 Dallas Street, Waco

 

Friday, March 17, 2023

8:30 a.m.

"The Legend and the Legacy: Tracing Andraé Crouch's Impact on 21st Century Gospel Music"
Charrise Barron*
Convener: Ronald Angelo Johnson*

Sponsored by the Baylor Department of History

Paul Powell Chapel,
Truett Theological Seminary
9:45 a.m. Music and Ministry with Andraé: The Disciples
with Sandra Crouch*, Sherman Andrus*, and Fletch Wiley*
Convener: Eric Amouzou*
Moderator: Jimmy Abbington*
Paul Powell Chapel,
Truett Theological Seminary
11:00 a.m.

“Evangelism Reimagined: The Crossover Effect of the Musical Expressions of Andraé Crouch”
Jamal-Dominique Hopkins* and Brother Yusef*
Convener: Elise Edwards*

Sponsored by the Baylor Department of Religion

Paul Powell Chapel,
Truett Theological Seminary
12:15 p.m.

Closing Luncheon - Registration Required
Welcome: Todd Still*
Blessing: Gwen Blackburn
Introductions: Todd Still*

"The Theology of Andraé Crouch"
Bishop Kenneth Ulmer*

Music: Joslyn Henderson*
Benediction: Jimmy Hunter

Sponsored by George W. Truett Theological Seminary and Toliver Chapel Missionary Baptist Church

Great Hall,
Truett Theological Seminary
2:00 p.m. "Andraé Crouch: The Pianist — Recital and Lecture"
Eric Reed
Convener: Sam Henderson*
Paul Powell Chapel,
Truett Theological Seminary
3:15 p.m.

"Andraé Crouch and the ‘gospel sound’: Gospel Codes in Pop Music"
Matthew Williams*

"A(B)C: Accessible Choral Singing and the Inclusion of Bass/Baritone Vocal Lines in the Music of Andraé Crouch"
Khyle Wooten*

Convener: Monique Ingalls*

Paul Powell Chapel,
Truett Theological Seminary
4:45 p.m. Supper  
7:00 p.m.

Tribute Concert
Welcome & Recognitions: Stephen Reid*
Invocation: Roy Cotton*

A Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Andraé Crouch
featuring musicians who were part of Andraé Crouch's legacy and legendary music

Closing: Robert Darden*
Benediction: Tamiko Jones*

Sponsored by the Baylor School of Music

Jones Concert Hall

 

Saturday, March 18, 2023

8:30 a.m. Buffet Breakfast & Conversation La Quinta Inn and Suites, 911 S. 10th Street

 

Register for the 2023 Pruit Symposium

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    • Pruit Memorial Symposium Committee
    • Pruit Memorial Symposium Production Team
  • Black Gospel Symposia
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    • 2023: My Tribute: The Life and Legacy of Andrae Crouch
    • 2022: Go Tell It on the Mountain
    • 2021: Lord, Don't Move The Mountain
    • 2020: Gospel Music in Word and Song
    • 2019: Lord, Make Me An Instrument
    • 2018: She Sang Freedom with Dr. Tammy Kernoldle
    • 2017: Singing the Sermon: When the Message and Music Matter
    • 2016: Dr. Guthrie Ramsey, Scholar in Residence
    • 2015-2016: Lift Every Voice and Sing
    • 2014: Marching to Zion - Celebrating and Preserving Black Sacred Music
    • 2013: Marching to Zion - Celebrating and Preserving Black Sacred Music
  • Other Past Pruit Symposia
    Back
    • 2009: Religion, Politics and Society: The Baptist Contribution
      Back
      • Plenary Speakers
      • Session Topics
    • 2005: Global Christianity: Challenging Modernity and the West
    • 2004: Slavery, Oppression, and Prejudice: Ancient Roots and Modern Implications
    • 2003: The Schooled Heart: Moral Formation in American Higher Education
    • 2002: Christianity and Economics: Integrating Faith and Learning in Economic Scholarship
    • 2001: Celebrating Augustine's Confessions: Reading Augustine for the New Millenium
    • 2000: Interpreting Christian Art
    • 1999: Cultivating Citizens: Soulcraft and Citizenship in Contemporary America
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