2026 IBCS Readmit Application

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IBCS Readmit Application 2026

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Please upload here a brief Letter of Intent to pursue the IBCS ThM Degree.

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Please note: If you have attended other colleges since your last attendance at Xavier, you must have the official transcript(s) sent to the Office of Graduate Programs.

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IBCS 2026 REGISTRATION

Please select a morning and afternoon course option from the following:

Morning Course Selections

IBTH 5030 Black Approaches to Scripture. Black history, culture, and experience are presented as a locus for responding to the Word of Scripture. Methods and tools of biblical exegesis are introduced; similarities between biblical mentality and Black Mentality, and problem texts are also discussed. Mark Enemali, C.S.Sp., Ph.D. (M-F, 8:45a.m. 11:45a.m.) CORE COURSE. (3 units).

IBTH 5081 Christology. Studies the Kingdom of God as announced in the teaching, healing ministry, passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, particularly as these are understood in the African American community from the perspective of liberation and black theologies. Byron Wratee, Ph.D. (M-F, 8:45am-11:45am) AREA REQUIREMENT. (3 units)

IBTH 5430 Spirituality of Black Literature. Uses selected works of African American literature as a resource for the study of the spirituality of a people. It attempts to understand and articulate the spirituality expressed in the words, songs, prayers, relationships, and daily lives of Black people, as they are found in imaginative works. AREA REQUIREMENT. Dr. Ernest Gibson, Ph.D. (M-F, 8:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.). (3 units).

Afternoon Course Selections

IBTH 5010 Black Approaches to Theology. Stresses the nature, methods and sources of Black Theology; the reasons justifying its existence and its relationship to other theologies within the Roman Catholic Tradition. Cary W. Dabney, Ph.D. (M-F), 1:45p.m. - 4:45p.m.) INTRODUCTION. (3 units).

IBTH 5600 Moral Questions in the Black Community. Intends to establish a dialogue (a mutual critique and enrichment) between African American and Roman Catholic approaches to ethical issues, focusing on matters of particular concern to African Americans. Nicole Symmonds, Ph.D. (M-F) 1:45p.m. - 4:45p.m.) CORE COURSE. (3 units).

Students who will take the Qualifying Exam in June 2026 must register for:

IBTH 5999 Qualifying Examination

Students who plan to Graduate in July 2026 must register for the following:

IBTH 6000 Practicum (Major Research Paper and Project)

IBTH 7000 Comprehensive Examination

For information, registration and requirements regarding student academic and housing disability accommodations services at Xavier University, visit:
https://www.xula.edu/center-of-health-wellness/disability-services/index.html

Note: Accepted Students are required to complete the University Health Clearance prior to registration. https ://www.xula.edu/center-of-health-wellness/office-of-student-wellness/student-health-services-new-students.html.

2026 IBCS Readmit Application

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