Whelchel, L. H.

L.H. Whelchel is a respected scholar, university professor, and civil rights activist who trained hundreds of ministers. A successful church pastor for 25 years, he brings the meticulous research skills of the scholar together with first hand experiences as a minister and the passion of an activist to give an insightful and informative look at the history and heritage of African Americans. Dr. Whelchel is currently Professor of Church History at the Interdenominational Theological Center. His other published works include Hell Without Fire: Conversion in Slave Religion, How Long This Road: The Life and Legacy of C. Eric Lincoln, My Chains Fell Off: Heart Religion in African-American Tradition and My Chains Fell Off: William Wells Brown, Fugitive Abolitionist.

BREAKING NEWS! Dr. Whelchel was just voted "Teacher of the Year" at ITC.