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- The Auxilium Faculty is an institution of excellence that develops and innovates in the areas of prevention and the holistic education of the person in order to train educational professionals, prepare lay people and religious in the new evangelization environment who are able to dialogue in intercultural and inter-religious settings, and empower women and young people.
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- To cultivate the talent to educate and train education professionals who are competent and passionate, the Auxilium Faculty is constantly engaged in innovating the training skills available and the strategies for teaching and learning, in order to ensure a holistic education in the field of the educational sciences.
Research
- The Auxilium Faculty participates in research in the international scientific community as an interlocutor for reflection in the area of pedagogical knowledge; it also establishes networks with other institutions and provides a specific, unique contribution to the education of women and young people.
Third Mission
- The Auxilium Faculty gives special attention to the society in which it lives.
  Along with its foundational goals of training and research by its faculty and students, it is committed to communicating and promoting pedagogical formation to sustain a culture of life. It understands its cultural mission as a presence "in the service of thought" in "pastoral care of the culture" and in "intellectual charity"; it offers its services in the "territories" in which it functions as a cultural reference centre for the study and promotion of education policies.
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- #AuxiliumLife is the strong sense of belonging, the team spirit, and the educational strength of the community to build together a welcoming environment that characterizes relationships; it is also a stimulus to live and study to attain the goal of a degree and actualize the dream of cultivating in ourselves and others the talent to educate.

Spirituality of the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians

Our Institute is a living part of the Salesian Family which throughout history, relives in different ways the spirit and mission of don Bosco, thus expressing its perennial adaptability - Constitutions fma, 3

Presentation

This Course provides an in depth study of the charisma of the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA), using an interdisciplinary approach to assimilate the Congregation’s spiritual heritage.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the Course of study, students must demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge, as well as skills and abilities, that allow them to:

understand the Institute’s background, in terms of the history, spirituality and educational mission of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians in various social and cultural contexts;
reflect on their own experience as Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, comparing their experience with the spiritual heritage of the Institute and real needs, and thus enhancing it;
implement with increased awareness the individual educational aims of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, and be able to collaborate in the animation of the community of educators, with particular focus on their vocational dimension and the Salesian formation of educators;
contribute to the knowledge and assimilation of Salesian spirituality in the context of initial and ongoing formation and the Salesian Family.

Career opportunities

At the end of the course, the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians will be able to work in the field of Salesian formation, involving pastoral and vocational animation, coordination and teaching.

Diploma and credits

A diploma will be issued at the end of the Course.

Articulation

The Course lasts two years, and involves lectures, seminars, guided tours, work experience and a final project. Other activities Work experience in places dedicated to St John Bosco and St Mary Domenica Mazzarello.
Learning outcome:
To deepen the students’ knowledge of the founders, St John Bosco and St Mary Domenica Mazzarello, and to integrate their historical, geographical, spiritual and educational dimensions into their human and spiritual pathway.
Duration
The course takes place during the summer: from 6-26 August (6-16 August in Mornese (AL), 17-19 August in Colle Don Bosco (AT); and 20-26 August in Turin). Other activities include guided tours of places of significance to Christian spirituality and significant experience of vocational animation and youth ministry.

Teaching and Learning

Elenco attività formative

Programmi anni precedenti

List of training activities

Programmes from previous years

Registration

To get the registration, the following documents must be presented:

a photocopy of the student's passport or another document that gives their real first name and surname;
original high school diploma along with a declaration stating that the diploma is valid for university admission in the country where the high school is located. This declaration, in Italian, must be given by the diplomatic authority or the Italian consulate from the country in which the diploma was awarded;
a residency permit in Italy for students;
a written declaration from the Superior authorising the registration of a religious student;
a passport-size photograph;
a completed application form, provided by the registrar's office;
a receipt proving the first tuition payment was made;
authorisation from the Dean.

Attendance

La partecipazione alle lezioni è obbligatoria.
Le lezioni si svolgono al mattino dal lunedì al venerdì.

Coordination

CIĘŻKOWSKA Sylwia
LOPARCO Grazia
ANSCHAU PETRI Eliane

Further information

Per le studenti estere è richiesta la conoscenza funzionale della lingua italiana.
Prova d’ingresso richiesta per l’immatricolazione da sostenersi nella prima settimana di ottobre.
Prova di 1° livello da sostenersi alla fine del 1° anno di corso.