Institute outlines summer studies NEW ORLEANS — Catholic ministers and lay people will have the opportunity to hone their skills and learn new ones at Xavier University of Louisiana’s Institute for Black Catholic Studies (IBCS) 2008 session on June 27-July 19.
The IBCS offers degree courses as well as certificate and enrichment programs for catechists, youth and young adult ministers and religious and lay leaders in the church.
“We have students who attend every year for the theology degree program,” said Dr. Jamie Phelps, OP, director of the institute. “We also offer one week courses for catechists, youth ministers, deacons, and other parish ministers.
“The IBCS is not only open to the religious who minister to black Catholics, it is for the people of those parishes as well,” Phelps, said.
In addition, the institute offers participants seminars for liturgical musicians, and black religious expression workshops in art, liturgical dance, liturgical music and drama.
The Taste of the Institute offers a week of experiences for men and women over 21 years old, while the Eldership Retreat is for men and women 60 years and older who wish to explore their vocation as elders in the church and the community.
For information on summer session visit www.xula.edu/IBCS or call 504-520-7691.
