30 week Diploma Programme (1SARDip & 2SARDip)

This is the shortest programme we would recommend to train to potential leaders and formators. If you are to be a philosophy lecturer or a scripture lecturer etc., it takes at least three years. Accompanying students at a deep spiritual level and understanding them psychologically to lead and guide them on their own 'Personal Lived Psycho-Spiritual Journey in Christ' is a very challenging and delicate work beginning with ourselves. Such training if we value our formation work deserved at least three years. This Training complements what students learn at University level about the 'what' we need to do in formation and achieve during formation. Teaching the 'how' which is learnt by living and practising it in daily life is the work of St. Anselm's. This 'how' is acquired by learning skills of awareness, and application, which can then be put into practise for the rest of our lives. Leaders and formators need to model what they teach.

Leaders, evangelizers and facilitators in spiritual and religious communities face a complex task, one requiring a great depth of understanding of human behaviour in addition to a solid grounding in the process of psycho spiritual growth. True compassionate leadership and formation is not possible without these. A facilitator of community life is often required to understand and resolve the individual’s emotional pains and troubles that, if left untended, will tear at the fabric of the community’s spiritual life. The special human development skills necessary in guiding their communities or parishes are learned and practised in these unique, foundational courses that complement the administrative and business skills offered in other educational institutes.

Based on Founder/Director Kofler’s core principle, “Who I am as a person determines who I am as a leader”, the Diploma and Certificate Human Development Courses centre on developing the psychological, emotional and spiritual maturity of the leaders and facilitators themselves. Participants in these courses learn or improve the professional skills necessary by actively practising them among themselves, participating in facilitated group workshops and individual learning sessions. The courses are practical and experiential rather than purely academic; a good understanding of spoken English is essential.

These courses are planned to serve the needs of Bishops, Major Superiors, Parish Priests, Superiors, Head Teachers, Senior Nursing Staff, Chaplains, Rectors, and Novice Masters and Mistresses, Members of Formation teams, Pastoral Workers, evangelizers and leaders of lay communities.

Note: These programmes are not intended for those with problems or needing intensive counselling or therapy.

2nd year Advanced Diploma

Those who successfully complete the first year and who are suitable will be invited to stay for a second year.

3rd year Higher Diploma

Those who successfully complete the second year and who are suitable will be invited to stay for a third year.

Diploma Programme Dates   2025 to 2026

Sunday 28th September 2025 to Friday 22nd May 2026

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Christmas Break

19th December 2025 7pm  till  4th January 2026

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Easter Break

27th March  2026 till   7pm 12th April 2026

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End of term 22nd May 2026

Please see flights etc do not leave before 6pm (22nd May)

Diploma Programme Dates   2026 to 2027

Sunday 27th September 2026 to Friday 21st May 2027

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Christmas Break

18th December 2026 till   7pm 3rd January 2027

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Easter Break

19th March 2027 till   7pm 4th April 2027

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End of term 21st May 2027

Please see flights etc do not leave before 6pm (21st May)

Diploma Programme Dates   2027 to 2028

Sunday 26th September 2027 to Friday 19th May 2028

Arrive before 7pm

Christmas Break

17th December 2027  till   7pm 3rd January 2028

Please see flights etc do not leave before 6pm (18th December)

Easter Break

7th April 2028 till   7pm 23rd April 2028

Please see flights etc do not leave before 6pm (19th March)

End of term 19th May 2028

Please see flights etc do not leave before 6pm (21st May)