DISTANT EDUCATION PORGRAM DIPLOMA IN CARMELITE SPIRITUALITY

DIPLOMA IN CARMELITE SPIRITUALITY

DISTANT EDUCATION: ONE-YEAR PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION

The Distant Education in Carmelite Studies enables students to obtain a Diploma Certificate indicating they have completed focused study in Carmelite Spirituality. The program consists of 25 academic credits. This course consists of a comprehensive and more in-depth study of Carmelite spirituality from its beginning to contemporary time giving particular attention to mystical and contemplative dimensions.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• The certificate can serve as a credential of expertise in the Carmelite tradition.
• The program provides a unique qualification in Carmelite Studies to any student, without comprehensive examinations or thesis, requiring only course work.
• The program can deepen the formation of Carmelites and others in the Carmelite tradition
• The student will be able to draw upon this knowledge in addressing contemporary pastoral and social needs

ELIGIBILITY AND ENROLLMENT

• The certificate program is open to Non-degree students
• Since the medium of language is English an adequate knowledge of English is required
• No age limit
• Should be disposed to attend scheduled online sessions and regular reviews
• Instead of examinations you may write an assignment/assimilation paper for 2000-2250 words (3-5 pages) for each subject, except DCM 17 (Methodology) and DCM 09 (Spirituality & Mental Health) and it should be submitted to the office before the end of each semester
• A Comprehensive paper (20-30 pages) is to be written on any subject treated which should be submitted to the office towards the end of the course
• Target Group: Carmelite Friars, OCD Nuns, any Consecrated Men and Women, Lay Carmelites, and any layman/women interested in exploring the in-depth study of the Carmelite Spirituality
• In the case of religious nuns endorsement from the responsible authority (Superior/Major superior) is necessary
• The duration of the program is one year; September 2024- April 2025;
• The whole course is conducted over two semesters; the First Semester: September to December; the Second Semester: January to April
• Course fee Rs. 3000/- (abroad $ 100)
• The study materials will be published on the Institute's website and you will have access to it by visiting it using your login ID and password.
• The application form can be accessed online. Please fill out the application form downloaded from the Institute’s website (www.jyotirbhavan.in) it has to reach the Institute by 25 August 2024

MODULES

FIRST SEMESTER

CODE SUBJECT

SECOND SEMESTER

BOOK REVIEW & COMPREHENSIVE PAPER

CONTACT:

Director                                               : +91 98470696046 (Fr. Antony Ponvelil OCD)

Distant Program Coordinator     : +91 8075685127 (Fr. Jacob Paxy OCD)

Office Secretary                                   : +91 8891670843 (Ms. Linda Antony)

Email                                                    : jbocdmanj@gmail.com