DISTANT EDUCATION PROGRAM DIPLOMA IN CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY

Admission Open

       

Two-Year Program; in English; August- March (2025-2027)

For Consecrated Men & Women, Lay Carmelites, any lay man or women engaged in Church/Parish ministry

Fee Rs. 5000/- (abroad $ 200)

    • No age limit
    • Good Command of English language
    • We provide study materials
    • Scheduled online Classes

Contact Whatsaap: +91 8891670843; 8075685127; 9847069646

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 (3-4 pages) for each subject 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; August 2025 to April 2027; the First Semester: from August to November; the Second Semester: from December to March.
  • 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 15 July 2025
  • Total Course fee: Rs. 5000/- (abroad $ 200)

MODULES

FIRST-YEAR: FIRST SEMESTER: Christian Spirituality

CODESUBJECT
DCS 01Methodology
DCS 02Introduction to Spirituality
DCS 03Biblical Foundations of Spirituality
DCS 04Spirituality of the Covenant
DCS 14Spiritual Experience in World Religions
DCS 16History of Spirituality: Schools and Masters
DCS 18Evolution of Spirituality and Monasticism in Patristic View
DCS 27Spiritual Intelligence in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
DCS 26Spirituality and Assertiveness: Psycho-Spiritual Dimension
DCS 33 Mystical Theology
BOOK REVIEW

FIRST-YEAR: SECOND SEMESTER

CODESUBJECT
DCS 05Spirituality of Pentateuch
DCS 06Prophetic Spirituality & Challenges
DCS 08Models of Spiritual Journey from Synoptic Gospels
DCS 10Pauline Model: Charism and Missionary Dimensions
DCS 11Theological Virtues
DCS 12Pneumatological Dimensions of Spirituality
DCS 22Methods of Contemplative Prayer
DCS 34Spirituality as Mental Health Awareness
BOOK REVIEW

SECOND-YEAR: FIRST SEMESTER

CODESUBJECT
DCS 07Spirituality of Psalms
DCS 09Johannine spirituality: Vision of love
DCS 15Ecclesiological Dimensions 
DCS 20Christological Centrality
DCS 23Mystical Dimensions in the Works of St. John of the Cross
DCS 25Contemplative Dimension in Spiritual Life
DCS 17Mystical & Prophetical Dimensions in Spirituality
DCS 28Eco-Feminine- perspectives of Spirituality
BOOK REVIEW

SECOND-YEAR: SECOND SEMESTER

CODESUBJECT
DCS 13Spirituality of Sacraments
DCS 19Church Documents on Spirituality and Lay Apostolate
DCS 21Spirituality: Marian Model 
DCS 24Elements of Mysticism in Carmelite Saints 
DCS 29Spirituality and Assertiveness
DCS 30Family Dynamics and Christian Leadership
DCS 31Dialogue between Spirituality and Contemporary World
DCS 32Holistic Spirituality

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