Institute for Black Catholic Studies
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| Type | Graduate Catholic theology program |
|---|---|
| Established | 1980 |
| Founder | Fr Thaddeus Posey, OFM Cap. |
Parent institution | Xavier University of Louisiana |
Religious affiliation | Catholic Church |
| Director | Dr. Kathleen Dorsey Bellow |
| Location | , United States |
| Website | https://xula.edu/ibcs |
The Institute for Black Catholic Studies (IBCS) is a Catholic graduate theology program at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans that specializes in Black Catholic theology. As such, it is the only institute of its kind in the Western Hemisphere.[1][2][3]
It was founded in 1980 by Fr Thaddeus Posey, OFM Cap. alongside members of the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus, National Black Sisters Conference, and others. It continues to host students every summer.[3][4]
Its flagship offering is a Masters of Theology program founded in 1982 with the help of Sr Jamie Phelps, OP; Msgr Edward Branch, and longtime XULA president Dr. Norman Francis. IBCS also offers certificate programs in various tracks and other enrichment opportunities.[3][4]
References
- ^ "Xavier University of Louisiana". www.xula.edu. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
- ^ staff, American. "Father Nutt to lead Institute for Black Catholic Studies". St. Louis American. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
- ^ a b c "A Portrait of Black Catholicism: Celebrating 40 years of the Black Catholic Theological Symposium". America Magazine. 2018-01-09. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
- ^ a b "Theologians affirm 'Black Theology Matters' at symposium". National Catholic Reporter. 2021-10-13. Retrieved 2021-11-19.