Saint Peter Favre Centre for Formators to the Priesthood and Consecrated Life www.unigre.it/centro-favre
Pro-Director: Fr. Adelson Araújo dos Santos, S.J.
• a one-year programme, at the end of which the student obtains from the Pontifical Gregorian University and the Congregation for Catholic Education a Diploma for Formators in Priesthood and Consecrated Life; • a two-year academic programme, at the end of which the student obtains a Licentiate in Spiritual Theology with specialisation in Vocational Formation at the Faculty of Theology of the Gregorian University.
ACADEMIC DEGREES
The purpose of the Centre is to offer vocational and priestly formators greater pedagogical competence in carrying out the entrusted task of discernment and mentoring of seminarians, religious men and women. Inspired by Ignatian Spirituality, the Centre seeks to elaborate an interdisciplinary and dialogic model of formation (theology, spirituality, psychology and other human sciences). Courses and seminars, in-situ visits, exchanges in small – linguistic – working groups and thematic workshops promote both theoretical and practical preparation on the role of the formator. In addition, the proposal of personal mentoring – spiritual direction, vocational growth interviews, group dynamics – is intended to help prospective formators synthesise information for personal integration. The course is limited in number. More I Licentiate in Spiritual Theology with specifically, the Centre offers: specialisation in Vocational Formation I Doctorate in Spiritual Theology with specialisation in Vocational Formation I Diploma for Formators to the Priesthood and Consecrated Life
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“Alberto Hurtado” Centre for Faith and Culture Director: Professor Stella Morra
www.unigre.it/fede-e-cultura-hurtado
• Tuesday at the Gregoriana. Cycle of 12-13 public conferences, open to all
ACADEMIC DEGREES
Drawing on the rich tradition of the Roman College, the Centre extends its learning path to the “frontiers” to reflect on the relationship between faith and culture, addressing contemporary challenges posed to the Christian mind. It is directed primarily at young lay people, with an educational offering tailored to the schedule of students who may already have a study or job commitment. Priority is equally given to small group work and personalised learning programmes. Participation in individual courses is recognised with credits or in any case with academic certification. The Centre’s educational offering includes: I Diploma in Theological Practice: “Christianity and Cultures”
I Diploma in Ethical Practice: those interested, on a theme that will be analysed in depth throughout the aca“Contemporary Social Challenges” demic year: faith, evil, grace, ecumenism, Christian humanism, the cultural revolution, holiness, the great books of the Christian tradition... • Makrothymia School. “Macrothymia” is a biblical concept indicating the farmer’s perseverance and endurance of fatigue through farsightedness rooted in the concreteness of life. An introductory study of the Bible and theology will be followed by three seminars leading up to “theological practice.” • Sinderesis School. One-year academic programme in socio-economic and political engagement, addressed primarily to young people under 35 years of age, driven by passionate civic spirit. It is a veritable cultural workshop structured in group work (coordinated by tutors and supervised by expert faculty members), individual itineraries, plenary assemblies, culminating in the annual publication of a research volume.
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