XULA : IBCS

INSTITUTE FOR BLACK CATHOLIC STUDIES

Institute for Black Catholic Studies
Xavier University
1 Drexel Drive
New Orleans, LA 70125
Program Information:
Phone: 504-520-7691
e-mail: IBCS@xula.edu

SR. JAMIE T. PHELPS, O.P., Ph.D.
Director and Katharine Drexel Professor of Systematic Theology
e-mail: jtphelps@xula.edu
Phone: 504-520-5138 (office)
504-913-4309 (cell)

Administrative Assistant:
Phone 504-520-7691
e-mail: TBA

Ms. Shirlene M. Muckelroy, M.B.A.
Program Specialist
Phone: 504- 520- 5172
e-mail: smuckelr@xula.edu

Office Hours
9:00 am - 4:30 pm CST Mon - Fri
Fax 504-520-7924

GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM (Th. M)

The Master of Theology Program began at Xavier in 1980. It is the only graduate program in pastoral ministry taught from a Black Catholic perspective in the United States. The Th.M. degree program offers courses that focus on Black approaches,critiques,and contributions to history,philosophy,systematic and pastoral theologies,preaching,catechetics, aesthetics,youth and pastoral ministry.

The program is intended for native Black and cross-cultural ministers who desire a holistic, interdisciplinary Black Catholic Theological program to prepare them to serve as theologically and culturally competent ordained,religious or lay ecclesial ministers in the Black Community.It is also intended for graduate students or ministers on sabbatical who wish to enrich their general theological studies by exploring the Catholic theological tradition and its particular meanings for the social and spiritual experience of Black peoples in the United States and the broader Pan African World.

The program blends rigorous academic work with experiential learning and equips students with methodological tools for critical study,understanding,analysis,and evaluation.At the same time,the program assists students in integrating theory and praxis,theology and pastoral ministry.Such integration should lead to an intellectually grounded faith,sound personal growth,and effective ministry that contribute to the continual building of the life of the faith Community.

As an integral part of its programs,the Institute expects students to fully participate in all aspects of Community life. Liturgical experiences,the formation program,cultural events,shared meals,and collaborative study groups are all part of the Institute “experience.”To facilitate the realization of these goals,all participants are strongly encouraged to live on campus during the summer session. Click here for the application.

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