Ongoing Courses
Currently, two ongoing programs, started last June 29th and ending on December 12, are in full swing with their respective modules and activities. The Sabbatical Pilgrimage have 15 participants and the Pastoral Renewal Program (PRP) has 54, for a combined total of 69 participants. This current batch is composed of 35 priests, 29 religious sisters, and 5 lay people. Indeed, EAPI has been blessed with a good number of those who want to renew and update themselves to be more effective in working in God’s Kingdom.
From September 8-12, Fr Jeyaraj Rasiah, EAPI Director, conducted the module on Contextualized Christology for both programs. This was followed on September 15-19 by Spirituality of Daily Living by Sr. Iñigo Joachim, SSA for the Sabbatical Pilgrimage participants and Harm Not the Earth: Biblical Foundations for an Eco-Spirituality by Dr. Megan McKenna for the PRP participants. Then, from September 22-26, it was another joint session with Dr. Megan McKenna on Let There Be No Harm on All My Holy Mountain: Biblical Perspective on Violence, Peace & Reconciliation.
For October, the Sabbatical Program participants will have sessions with Dr. Ma. Teresa Villasor on Life’s Transition & Spirituality of Midyears from October 6-10. Mr. Earnest Tan will conduct his module on Basic Counseling Skills from the October 2-10 with the PRP group. From October 13-17, the participants will come together for Fr Arasakumar Rayappan’s Themes in the Old Testament.
Other News
Open Lecture by Dr. McKenna
The Hour of the Tiger: Facing Our Fears was the title of the talk of Dr. Megan McKenna on September 25 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the EAPI Nicolas Auditorium. Based on her new book, it featured a lot of Asian stories and reflections on the scripture passages based on the theme Do Not Be Afraid.
Annual EAPI Alumni Homecoming
For this year, the annual EAPI Alumni Homecoming will be on October 15 at 2:00 p.m. This homecoming event is indeed special as EAPI honors Fr Jose Ma. Calle (CHN) and Ms. Teresita Nitorreda for their generous contributions and service rendered to the Institute. A simple ceremony of renaming the EAPI hostels in their honor will be held. Fr Calle will also give a talk on Origins and Historical Highlights of EAPI.
Forthcoming Courses
Effective Steward Leadership (Towards A Church of the Poor for the Poor)
January 6 – April 3, 2009
Fees, US$2,740.00, inclusive of tuition and board and lodging
Sabbatical Pilgrimage: A Sacred Time to: Stop-Take Time-Move On
January 6 – April 3, 2009
Fees, US$2,940.00, inclusive of tuition and board and lodging
Pastoral Management Workshop
April 14 – May 14, 2009
Fees, US$650.00, inclusive of tuition and board and lodging
Lay Discipleship in a Participatory Church
April 14 – May 14, 2009
Fees, US$550.00, inclusive of tuition and board and lodging
Social Communications in Pastoral Ministry Workshop
May 19 – June 17, 2009
Fees, US$750/stay-in; US$400/live-out
Spiritual Direction Workshop
May 19 – June 17, 2009
Fees, US$650/stay-in; US$365/live-out
For further details of the above courses, kindly call at +63 (2) 426-5901 or e-mail the Secretariat at eapisec@admu.edu.ph or visit the EAPI website: http://eapi.admu.edu.ph. You may also download and print respective application and reference forms.