Harry Van Buren Richardson

Harry Van Buren Richardson (June 27, 1901 – December 13, 1990) was a theologian, writer, and the first president of the Interdenominational Theological Center.

Education Richardson began his college training from Western Reserve University where he received an A.B., and later matriculated to Harvard University where he received a S.T.B. from the Divinity School. While at Harvard, he was awarded the university's two highest honors. In 1945, Richardson received his PhD from Drew University in rural sociology and religion.

Published works 1947: Dark Glory: A Picture of the Church among Negroes in the Rural South 1976: Dark Salvation: The Story of Methodism as It Developed among Blacks in America 1981: Walk Together, Children: The Story of the Birth and Growth of the Interdenominational Theological Center