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DBRC Provides | Faculty | Fees | DBRC Location | Courses 2008 |
| DON BOSCO RENEWAL CENTRE |
formerly known as DON BOSCO YUVA PRACHODINI
BANGALORE |
| Don Bosco Renewal Centre is an International Training Centre of the Salesians that offers courses in ongoing formation and Professional Development programs for priests, religious and laity. |
| COURSES FOR 2009 |
| Please Note |
| All courses begin at 06.30 p.m. of the first day indicated for the course and conclude by noon on the last day. |
| It is possible to apply through our website. Letters confirming your admission will be sent to you soon after the last date indicated for applying. |
| What DBRC Provides |
- Scenic setting, with well-designed buildings set among flower gardens and fruit trees, with the bonus of the well-known Bangalore weather all year round.
- Qualified and experienced resident as well as visiting faculty;
- Relevant and practical courses tailored to the needs of different target groups;
- Warm and joyful atmosphere which the participants highlight;
- Photocopied material for the courses;
- A 6000-volume library;
- Accommodation and food highly rated by participants (individual bath-attached rooms, hot and cold water in every room, laundry, telephone booth, internet, outdoor and indoor recreation facilities; neatly maintained premises)
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| Resident Faculty |
| Joe Mannath SDB (JM) Rector |
| Ph.D. from Rome, research in psychology and religion (Oxford University), post-doctoral studies (psychology and spirituality) at Weston, Harvard University and Boston College. Doctoral Guide at Madras University and visiting professor in Chicago. Listed in the Marquis' "Who's Who in the World." Bestselling author. Background: Twenty years of formation work, twelve years of university teaching, seminars for various groups, teaching and parish ministry in different countries, counselling and spiritual direction. For details, including sample writings, see: www.joemannath.org. |
| Jose Kuttianimattathil SDB (JK) |
| Holds a Master's Degree in Philosophy from the Jnana Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune, and a Licentiate Degree and Doctorate in Systematic Theology from the Gregorian University., Rome. He has equipped himself for personal guidance through various counseling courses. He has taught philosophy and theology in various institutes in India. He served as the provincial of the Sacred Heart Province, Bangalore of the Salesians of Don Bosco for six years. He has authored twelve books and numerous articles. He brings with him many years of experience in formation, administration, spiritual direction and personal guidance. |
| Joe Thannickal SDB (JT) Program Director |
| Doctorate in Pastoral Psychology (US), Master's degrees in Counselling Psychology (Santa Clara University, US), Organizational Development (California Institute of Integral Studies) and Sociology (North Bengal University); Associate in Logotherapy from the Viktor Frankl Institute, USA. Has been formator, retreat director and trainer in educational ministry for the Kolkata province and carried out editorial work for several publications. Till recently on the Diocesan Commission for Ongoing Formation of priests for the diocese of San Jose, CA. Currently Editor of Salesian Animation Notes, a publication of DBRC. Other interests include music and theatre. Research interests include issues of Meaningful Living (Logotherapy), Psychology and Spirituality, and Leadership Development. |
| Rosario John SDB (RJ) |
| ADMINISTRATOR Licentiate in Spiritual Theology with specialization in Salesian Studies from Salesian Pontifical University, Rome. Currently in DBRC as Staff and Coordinator for the Certificate Course in Saleisan studies. Brief experience in Formation Ministry and Vocational Guidance for the Young. Involved in Youth Animation in the Rural and Nonb-Formal settings and Parishes in South India. Email: rosariosdb@yahoo.com |
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| Guest Faculty |
- Felix Koikara SDB (FK) Specialization in Pastoral Counselling from Christian Counselling Centre, Vellore, Westminister Pastoral Foundation, London, and New York University, USA.
- Dominic Veliath SDB (Dm) Doctorates in Philosopy and Theology, Member of the Vatican Theological Commission and Professor at Kristu Jyothi College, Bangalore.
- Jacob Theckanath SDB (Jb) Master’s degrees in Theology and Scripture. Former director of NBCLC, Bangalore.
- Godfrey D’sa SDB (GD) Master’s degrees in Psychology and Counselling. Founder-Director of Prafulta Psychological Services, Mumbai.
- Joseph Gnanam CSSR (JG) Diploma in Integrative Spiritual Counselling (UK). Preacher of retreats to priests and religious.
- William Sequeira SJ (WS) Master’s degrees in Pastoral Psychology and Spiritual Direction (USA). Rector of Mount St. Joseph, Bangalore.
- Dion Vaz SJ (DV) Master’s degree in Pastoral Counselling (USA). Novice-master, Bangalore.
- Chand Peer (CP) Master’s degree in Sociology. Research staff member at the Indian Social Institute, Bangalore.
- Bernardine RNDM (Bn) Master’s degrees in Pastoral Counselling and Spiritual Direction (USA).
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| Fees |
| Except for course nos. 2 and 13, the fees are calculated as follows: |
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Participants from India and the SAARC countries |
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- Rs. 180 per day for single self-contained room, with hot and cold running water plus food, and use of all facilities.
- Rs. 80 per day for the course, which includes the classes and all materials provided.
- A registration fee of Rs. 100 will be deducted from the deposit of Rs. 500 that is sent with the application form.
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Participants from other countries |
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| Please check with us for the fees. You will be expected to pay a higher amount, though nothing even remotely resembling what centers abroad charge. Email either the Director dbrc76@gmail.com or the Program Director |
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| DBRC Location |
Reaching Don Bosco Renewal Centre
Don Bosco Renewal Centre is situated in the south of Bangalore, on the outskirts of the city. Our house lies on a small side road off Bannerghatta Road between Mount St. Joseph and the Convent of the Holy Spirit after the popular landmark Meenakshi Temple.
From the Bangalore City Station
If you are coming to Bangalore by train, it’s best to get down at the Bangalore City station (the terminus) and take Bus 365, 365D, or 369C from Platform 15 at the City Bus Stand (also known as Majestic) just opposite the Railway Station. There are also pre-paid autorickshaws available from the Railway Station; ask for Meenakshi Temple on Bannerghatta Road. Other buses, viz. 366, 366B/C/D/E/F, 367A, 370, 371 and 372 – all begin from Kalasipalayam Bus Stand (K.R.Market), which is not very far from the same City station. These too come down the Bannerghatta Road.
From the Dairy Circle
If you are coming from Kerala or Tamil Nadu, your bus will most probably stop at Bangalore Dairy Circle where you can catch any of the above–mentioned buses, and also Bus 368 which originates from Shivajinagar Bus Stand. From the Dairy Circle you can also get an auto-rickshaw that should take you right up to our house.
From the Bangalore International Airport
From the airport you may get a pre-paid Taxi. Alternately you could get an airport bus to drop you at Dairy Circle or Jaynagar. From either point you can hail an autorikshaw to our house. |
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| COURSES FOR 2009 |
1. Preparation for Final Vows (1 Jan - 27 Jan ‘09)
Target Group: Only Salesians in the last year before final vows.
Contents: Orientation and assessment of the past (TP), Religious Life Today; Vows, community, prayer, mission (JM), Discernment (LB/TP), Values and meaning (JT), Group counselling (JT and Team) Guided retreat (DBRC team).
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Board/Lodge |
Group Process Fee |
Course |
10 Dec 2008 |
Rs. 4680.00 |
Rs. 600.00 |
Rs. 2080.00 |
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2. Community Animation Comprehensive (1 Feb - 17 April ‘09)
Target Group: Exclusively for those who are going to take charge of communities. Total Seats - 18 only.
This course of 76 days’ duration, is our unique offering for the training of community animators. We will cover the essentials of personal growth, leadership and animation, and spirituality. This group will attend the courses 3, 4, and 5 as course work. In addition they will be given special follow up, evaluations, extra counseling and spiritual direction facilities, and deeper experience of community, prayer and leadership. Journal and reflective writing will be important components. Register early.
| Last date for receiving applications |
Board/Lodge |
Group Process Fee |
Course |
24 Dec 2008 |
Rs. 12600.00 |
Rs. 500.00 |
Rs. 5600.00 |
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| ** Deferred payment option and limited scholarships available for deserving cases. |
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3. Personal Growth, Counseling and Spiritual Direction for Community Animators (1 Feb - 27 Feb ‘09)
Target Group: Leaders of communities, whether preparing to take charge or already in office.
Contents: Religious Life Update, Rational and Emotive Therapy, Counseling Skills, Spiritual Direction skills, Group Process, Dynamics of Change, Personality and Meaningful Living.
| Last date for receiving applications |
Board/Lodge |
Group Process Fee |
Course |
1 Jan ‘09 |
Rs. 4860.00 |
Rs. 500.00 |
Rs. 2160.00 |
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4. Leadership, Management and Administration for Community Animators (1 Mar - 25 Mar ‘09)
Target Group: Leaders of communities, whether preparing to take charge or already in office
Contents: Exercise of authority, Managerial skills, Vision and Values, Leading multi-cultural communities, Leadership and mental health, School Management issues, Animation of Communities, Healing communities, Rights and obligations of community leaders (LB), Social and political issues, Animation of Communities of Women, Women’s Leadership and Spirituality, Managerial and pastoral ethics. Spiritual Leadership from an Eastern perspective. Dealing with difficult people, conflict resolution , Sexual Abuse and the document on the protection of minors, Collaboration with the laity
| Last date for receiving applications |
Board/Lodge |
Course |
4 Feb ‘09 |
Rs. 4500.00 |
Rs. 2000.00 |
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5. Spirituality of Ministry and Community Animation (28 Mar - 17 April ‘09)
Target group: Leaders of communities, whether preparing to take charge or already in office.
Contents: Word of God, Core Transformation, Eastern meditation, Prayer, Spirituality, Charism, psycho-sexual integration and celibacy, Love, Community Building skills, Essential Church Documents and other Information sources, Spiritual Retreat.
| Last date for receiving applications |
Board/Lodge |
Course |
20 Feb ‘09 |
Rs. 3780.00 |
Rs. 1680.00 |
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6. Preparation for Perpetual Profession (22 Apr - 17 May ‘09)
Target Group: Only Salesians in the last year before final vows.
Contents: Same as Course No. 1.
| Last date for receiving applications |
Board/Lodge |
Group Process Fee |
Course |
25 Mar '09 |
Rs. 4680.00 |
Rs. 600.00 |
Rs. 2080.00 |
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7. Current Studies on Salesian Life (27 May to 30 May ‘09)
Target Group: Salesians, members of the Salesian family, and others including lay persons who are interested in matters Salesian.
Contents: This is an effort to bring the current research and thinking on Salesian topics within our reach. An International faculty will animate the group in a research like atmosphere.
Last date for receiving applications: 1 May '09
Fees to be settled with the provinces |
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8. Fully Alive after 50 (4 Jun to 15 Jun '09)
Target Group: Those who are 50-70 years of age, desirous of bringing about renewal in their life.
Contents: Post-midlife Transition. Helps for a creative and productive life, Biological, emotional and spiritual issues affecting senior age and how to cope with them. Growing old gracefully. (Team)
| Last date for receiving applications |
Board/Lodge |
Course |
3 May '09 |
Rs. 2160.00 |
Rs. 960.00 |
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| Please Take Note of Changed Dates. |
| These dates override previous information. Other details stand as published in the 2009 brochure. Courses Nos. 4&5 below have been extended and fees modified accordingly. |
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9. Personal Renewal & Integration (July 1, 6.30pm - July 29, 12 noon, 2009. )
Target Group: Priests and Religious in the 35-55 age group interested in deepening their personal and spiritual life, and leading happier and more committed lives.
Last date for receiving applications: June 1, 2009. |
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Course |
Group Process |
Rs. 5220.00 |
Rs. 2320.00 |
Rs. 500.00 |
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10. Renewal Course for Silver Jubilarians: (August 2, 6.30pm to August 28, 12 noon, 2009. )
Target Group: Priests and religious interested in using the occasion of their silver jubilee to clarify and deepen their commitment, and grow into deeper and happier persons.
Last date for receiving applications: July 1, 2009.
BLOCK BOOKINGS AVAILABLE |
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Course |
Rs.4860.00 |
Rs.2160.00 |
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11. Renewal Course for Silver Jubilarians: September 1, 6.30pm to September 28, 12 noon, 2009. (Repeat of Course No.2 above)
Target Group: Priests and religious interested in using the occasion of their silver jubilee to clarify and deepen their commitment, and grow into deeper and happier persons.
Last date for receiving applications: August 1, 2009.
BLOCK BOOKINGS AVAILABLE |
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Rs.4860.00 |
Rs.2160.00 |
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12. Formation of Formators: October 2, 6.30pm to Nov 3, 12 noon, 2009
Target Group: Priests and religious engaged in the formation ministry.
Last date for receiving applications Sept 3, 2009.
Total Seats: 28 only.
Modified Fees: Boarding Rs.5940/, Tuition Rs.3100/ |
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13. Certificate Course in Counselling: November 9, 6.30pm to December 15, 12 noon, 2008.
Target Group: Persons involved/interested in counselling, e.g. in schools, formation houses or in priestly and/or pastoral ministry, but without advanced professional degrees in the subject. A Certificate of Participation will be given.
Last date for receiving applications: October 15, 2008.
Total Seats 24 only.
Modified Fees: Boarding Rs.6660/, Tuition Rs.4070/ (special fee including Group Process) |
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| Course No.14 in the brochure Taking charge of Life, Dec 10-20, 2009 stands CANCELLED. |
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Contact without delay: |
Program Director,
Don Bosco Renewal Centre, SOS Post,
Bannerghatta Rd.,
Bangalore 560076 |
| Tel: 080-26584115, 26583718, 26593522, Fax (on request) 080-26583718 |
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