Abstract
When we think of ecumenism in theological education, we usually do not think in terms of that body of Christians who are incarcerated in our State and Federal prisons, or Correctional Facilities. But when we think of black ecumenism and theological education we cannot afford to ignore that body of incarcerated Christians in prison. An over-represented proportion of inmates come from our own black communities, families and churches. The generic meaning of the term ecumenical is ‘to inhabit the world.’ It has to do with promoting Christian understanding and unity among the many Christian denominations. Ecumenism is concerned with the study of the nature and mission of the church and has to do with the historical character of all theological reflection. This includes theological reflection done in prison.