Blended Learning

Learning which occurs when students engage partly through a Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle), where online delivery of content is available and delivered, and partly through attending in-person contact hours of formation; these physical lectures are delivered physically in a classroom with the presence of the lecturer and students. The ratio between online and face-to-face learning is decided by the Institute on the basis of the related pedagogical principles and the course`s requirements.

CPD for Diakonia Pastoral Workers

This course aims to assist individuals engaged in the Diakonia sector of a parish in connecting their work to their spiritual journey. Participants will also gain fundamental skills in addressing mental health issues and familiarize themselves with the latest guidelines provided for pastoral workers involved in the Diakonia ministry.

Skill Level: Beginner

DTP 1 - Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults

This short course will assist employees and volunteers who work with children and vulnerable adults or handle their data, to recognise the key principles of safeguarding and learn to create a safe environment for children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

The intended learning outcomes:

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  1. familiarise themselves with safeguarding policies
  2. understand the legal obligations of child abuse
  3. Identify signs and symptoms of abuse
  4. know the disclosures of abuse
  5. Identify the principles of safeguarding
  6. practice professional boundaries
  7. know their legal obligations related to the Protection of Minors (Registration) Act (2011) and the Minors Protection Act (2019)
  8. learn about the different types of abuse and poor practice
  9. learn a standard response to a disclosure of abuse
  10. be able to recognise signs of abuse
  11. Identify the actions to take if you have a concern and who can help
Course Duration in Hours: 5
Skill Level: Beginner

Introduction to the Gospel of John

During this course, students will have the opportunity to delve into the Christology of the Fourth Gospel and the different related themes which emerge from the narrative when compared to the Synoptic Gospels. It will present the purpose, date, destination, and historical context in which this gospel was written and how it was used throughout the history of Church’s Dogma.

Skill Level: Beginner

Introduction to Youth Ministry


Skill Level: Beginner

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults

This short course will assist employees and volunteers who work with children and vulnerable adults or handle their data, to recognise the key principles of safeguarding and learn to create a safe environment for children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

The intended learning outcomes:

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  1. familiarise themselves with safeguarding policies
  2. understand the legal obligations of child abuse
  3. Identify signs and symptoms of abuse
  4. know the disclosures of abuse
  5. Identify the principles of safeguarding
  6. practice professional boundaries
  7. know their legal obligations related to the Protection of Minors (Registration) Act (2011) and the Minors Protection Act (2019)
  8. learn about the different types of abuse and poor practice
  9. learn a standard response to a disclosure of abuse
  10. be able to recognise signs of abuse
  11. Identify the actions to take if you have a concern and who can help
Course Duration in Hours: 5
Skill Level: Beginner

Award in Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults - Church Homes for the Elderly

This short course will assist employees and volunteers who work with vulnerable adults or handle their data, to recognise the key principles of safeguarding and learn to create a safe environment for vulnerable adults.

The intended learning outcomes:

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  1. familiarise themselves with safeguarding policies
  2. identify signs and symptoms of abuse
  3. know the disclosures of abuse
  4. identify the principles of safeguarding
  5. practice professional boundaries
  6. learn about the different types of abuse and poor practice
  7. learn a standard response to a disclosure of abuse
  8. be able to recognise signs of abuse
  9. identify the actions to take if you have a concern and who can help
Course Duration in Hours: 5
Skill Level: Beginner