Carmelite Studies E-learning

Prayer in the Carmelite Tradition Starts 2 September 2013 Enrolments by 19 August 2013

Discovering Carmel Certificate.

For Teachers each of these modules is an approved PD program for the purpose of Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School. Ten hours Category A/C

The Carmelite Institute of Britain and Ireland (CIBI) have introduced a new programme, which offers students the opportunity to study various courses on Carmelite themes, including The History of Carmel, The Life and Inspiration of Carmel, The Women of Carmel, The Men of Carmel and Carmel in the World. Each course consists of 6 to 8 modules and will be accredited by CIBI.

The modules available in 2013 will be AED08 Scripture in the Carmelite Tradition - From 4 March, AED09 Prayer in the Carmelite Tradition - September 2^nd and AED10 Living in God’s Presence - October 21st. Other module of the course will be available at a later date.

AED08-00: Scripture in the Carmelite Tradition.

This online module is designed as an introduction to the way in which Scripture has been used in the Carmelite tradition. It includes such topics as:

• Approaching the Bible: Word of God in Words of Men.
• The Influence of the Bible on the Carmelite Rule.
• The Psalms - Prayers for everyday.
• Saint Teresa and the Lord’s Prayer.
• The ‘Little Way’ of St. Therese of Lisieux.

Reading: there are certain texts which will be required reading for this module:

1. The Vatican II Constitution on Divine Revelation, Dei Verbum, chapters 3 and 6.
2. The Carmelite Rule (The Rule of St Albert).
3. Psalms 23, 63, 130, 117 and 136.
4. St Teresa’s Way of Perfection, chapters 27-32.
5. Chapter 9 of The Story of a Soul by St Therese of Lisieux.

Course Tutor: Thomas Stone OCD

CLICK HERE for a registration form for 'Scripture in the Carmelite Tradition'. You can type directly into the form and email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Note: TCCM students who have already studied modules of this course as part of the Adult Education Diploma in Carmelite Studies can request that they be credited for the modules completed, and have the Discovering Carmel Certificate awarded to them. Requests can be made by emailing the Administrator, CIBI at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Distance-Learning

All CIBI programmes are delivered through distance-learning. Students study at home, using materials that can be accessed through the CIBI website (www.cibi.ie).

Students receive individual feedback from tutors on the work submitted.
The first module available for 2013 is 'Scipture in the Carmelite Tradition' beginning 4 March