DISTANT EDUCATION PROGRAM DIPLOMA IN CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY

DIPLOMA IN CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY

(DISTANT EDUCATION: TWO-YEAR PROGRAM)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The two-year Distant Education program of Diploma Certificate in Christian spirituality enables the student to obtain an academic qualification that indicates they have completed focused study in Christian Spirituality giving particular attention to Christian mysticism. The Certificate consists of 40 academic credits.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• The certificate can serve as a credential of expertise in the Catholic Church in his/her service/job in the parish and the Church’s different sectors of service and ministry
• This program deepens the formation of Christian Spirituality
• The student will be able to draw upon this knowledge in addressing contemporary pastoral and social needs
• This program helps to excel in Christen Leadership
• Attends to growth in contemplative dimension in day-to-day life 

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 review 
• Duration of the Course: two years
• Target Group: Priests, Consecrated Men and Women, Lay Carmelites, any lay man or women engaged in Church/Parish ministry, and anyone who aspires to explore the spiritual depth
• In the case of religious nuns, endorsement from the Responsible authority (Superior/Major superior) is necessary
• Instead of examinations you may write an assignment paper for 2000-2250 (3-5 pages) for each subject, except DCS 01 (Methodology) and DCS 26 (Spirituality & Mental Health) and it has to reach the office at the end of each semester
• A Scientific paper (20-30 pages) is to be written on any subject treated in this course and should be submitted to the office towards the end of the course
• 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 duration of the program is two years, in four semesters; September 2024 to April 2026; the First Semester: from September to December; the Second Semester: from January to April
• Please fill out the application form by downloading the Institute’s website and affix a passport-size photo; it has to reach the Institute by 25 August 2024
• Total Course fee: Rs. 5000/- (abroad $ 200)

MODULES

FIRST-YEAR: FIRST SEMESTER: Christian Spirituality

FIRST-YEAR: SECOND SEMESTER

SECOND-YEAR: FIRST SEMESTER

SECOND-YEAR: SECOND SEMESTER

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