CIBI

Initial Formation Programme

Prospectus and Regulations

CIBI Initial Formation Programme is:

A level 5 undergraduate Certificate programme
Designed to complement the Initial Formation of candidates wishing to embark upon a life in Carmel.
Delivered online.
A part-time programme intended to be part of a community Initial Formation Programme
A modular programme enabling candidates to choose from an extensive range of modules
A programme that can also be tailored to meet the requirements of a community or candidate.
Certified by the Carmelite Institute of Britain and Ireland (CIBI)

Programme Overview:

The Initial Formation programme is a level 5 undergraduate programme offering a foundation in the various aspects of Carmelite Spirituality, Tradition and History. It is intended to introduce candidates to the basics of Carmelite Spirituality, heritage and culture.

The programme is designed as a part-time programme, which will compliment the Formation programme of the Carmelite community.

The programme enables candidates to read and study individual modules on a part-time basis, in a structured yet flexible manner.

Programme Structure:

The programme offers candidates the opportunity to read and reflect on individual modules which are made available during semester periods only

It generally takes the 12-week semester to complete a module.

There are two entry points to the programme at the commencement of each semester

Semester 1: September – December
Semester 2: January – April.

The programme is delivered in the form of a phased release of reading material made available through the CIBI website.

Maximum Learning Experience:

Each unit of the module is text-based, written by an expert in the field.
Candidates have Resources available to them on how to approach the module to get the greatest return.
Reflective questions are inserted into the units that focus on the candidate’s spiritual development.
We recommend that each candidate keep a Reflective Journal, in which they can record their response to the Reflective questions (Reflective Journals are for the Candidates personal use and are not submitted to CIBI).
At the end of the five units of the module, there is a simple questionnaire based on the module, which the candidate should complete and return to CIBI. Our team will read, review and comments will be forwarded to the candidate, so that they can deepen their understanding, and have the maximum learning and development experience.

Programme Details:

Modules

As you will see below, there are a wide variety of modules available on the initial Formation Programme. It is usual that the choice of modules would be made between the Candidate and the person responsible for their formation. However it would be wise to include module from the Traditions section, the History section and the Saints ans Spirituality section. The following you might consider:

O.Carm tradition:

DC02: The Rule of St Albert.

DC04: Mary in the Carmelite Tradition.

DC06: The Carmelite School of Spirituality O.Carm. Perspective.

DC03: Elijah in the Carmelite Tradition.

DC25: Bl. Titus Brandsma.

DC40: St Albert of Jerusalem.

OCD tradition:

DC15:St Teresa of Avila, Doctor of the Church.

DC07: The Carmelite School of Spirituality: Teresian Perspective.

DC09: Prayer in the Carmelite Tradition.

DC26: Carmelite Nuns and Sisters, past and present.