Advanced training course 2020-2021. Year A
The course is structured in two years according to a double rhythm: the frontal theoretical lessons dedicated to the ecclesial building and to the mystagogy of ecclesial spaces are in fact systematically combined with a workshop activity related to the points discussed: this interaction aims at achieving a practical knowledge of the criteria that have presided over - and continue to preside over - the design of the ecclesial space in its different components.
Lesson attendance is mandatory. In particular, absences for a maximum of 4 academic hours are allowed. It is possible to communicate to the person in charge of the course any absences and recoveries.
The course lasts one academic year, but it is possible to enrol in one or more individual modules/workshops.
The enrolments can be submitted online starting from June 15, 2020, by connecting to the website www.anselmianum.com (follow the path: personal interview with the person in charge of the course - Secretariat - steps for enrolment - ordinary student - etc.), or, once the interview with the person in charge of the course, by going personally to the General Secretariat starting from September 7, 2020.
The member who is in a regular position can apply for ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) university credits, to the extent of:
The Pontifical Liturgical Institute issues the following titles to its members:
The issue of titles is strictly subject to the regular position of the member; otherwise, they will be suspended pending regularisation. The attainment of the high school diploma is optional, and is reserved only for graduates. The other figures can only obtain the certificate of attendance.
For more information please contact the course manager:
P. Ruberval Monteiro da Silva, OSB
cel. +39 3335382649
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Pontifical Athenaeum S. Anselmo Piazza dei Cavalieri
of Malta, 500153 Rome - Italy
Tel. +39.06.5791410 - www.anselmianum.com
The frontal lectures dedicated to the study of the sense of architectural forms and interior furnishings of Christian buildings of worship, as well as their monumental figurative expression, are intended to answer two major questions: How Christians have very soon come to configure the main models of celebratory spaces, drawing from the existing architectural and figurative language what was appropriate to the Christian message? In what way, by adapting the forms and material to the original content and unrepeatable Christianity, have created something specific and unique, but at the same time in tune with the language of the Sacred, common to the great religious traditions of humanity? Understanding how this formidable process happened of inculturation helps the Christian artist of today to avoid two opposite but similar dangers: wanting to repeat the models of the past or wanting to completely deny them. Knowing how to recognize which aspects were chosen or omitted and why, he comes in fact enabled to grasp in the language of today's culture those elements that allow us to create spaces and figurative works in harmony with our time and at the same time with the ever present mystery of Christ the Lord celebrated in the liturgy. The deepening of the mystagogical sense of the ecclesial building globally understood will in turn help the architect and the artist to recognize the inalienable nucleus, since it is linked to the timeless dimension of Christian worship, present in the Tradition.
The practical exercises carried out in the laboratory, which include the analysis of images, visual exercises, creation of sketches, drawings, cartoons, projects of iconographic programs, will serve to acquire a factual understanding of what is is learned. They will consist of observing works related to the Christian building of worship belonging to the millennial tradition of the Church, to learn to identify the criteria that have guided craftsmen-artists in the realization of masterpieces timeless for God and humanity.
The aim of this Highly Specialised Course is to contribute to the instruction of professional musicians, persons responsible for liturgical music and also students of music, who are interested in liturgical music and in the artistic field of music (historical-musicological-analytical-theological).
In order to understand and analyze the “liturgical ministry” of music a profound study of a musician’s specific competences is undertaken, letting us perform the treasures of sacred music with professionalism, competence and dignity.
Liturgical Music requires some knowledge of liturgical language, of the liturgical ministry entrusted to musicians, of the forms of liturgical music, history of sacred music, history of sacred music, sources and styles of liturgical music.
The access to the Course is open to:
The Course is taken over a two-year period. Students may commence at the beginning of either year. Each year is composed of seven modules and two conferences.
The students will obtain:
Most Rev. Abbot Notker Wolf OSB, Abbot Primate Emeritus
M° Jordi-Agustí Piqué i Collado OSB
M° Vincenzo De Gregorio
M° Juan Pablo Rubio OSB
“Abate Notker Wolf” Scholarship
The Balbulus Foundation will grant one scholarsip, “Abbot Notker Wolf Scholarship”, for the academic year 2020-2021. The needs of the students and their compatibility with the liturgical music programme will be taken into consideration when deciding to whom the scholarship will be awarded.
The scholarship will cover a portion of the academic fees only, and will not cover other expenses such as the cost of board and lodging. Applications for the scholarship to be sent to the Rector by 5th October 2020.
More information: scholarsip
High specialization post-graduate course 2020/2021
In line with the Holy Father Paul VI's Message to Artists (December 8, 1965) and SC 122, the Pontifical Liturgical Institute offers a highly specialized course for tour guides, which proposes a methodology suitable for the presentation of the contents contained in sacred art. The program provides an introduction to liturgical themes and promotes an exact understanding of the theological foundation from which the coordinates of architecture and art inspired by the Christian faith are derived, with particular attention to the biblical, ecclesiological and sacramental dimensions.
The specialization is biennial (70 ECTS = 25 ECTS per annum + 20 ECTS for the final thesis). The two years are not propaedeutic. Each academic hour is 45 minutes.
The course can be accessed:
The Pontifical Liturgical Institute issues the following titles:
Auditors are not allowed to obtain the diploma.
It is possible to subscribe both to the whole year and to one or more individual modules:
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Pontifical Athenaeum S. Anselmo, Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta, 500153 Rome - Italy
Tel. +39.06.5791410 - www.anselmianum.com
High specialization post-graduate course 2020/2021
The Pontifical Liturgical Institute has instituted a training course that shows architects, designers and workers that "the fine arts, especially religious art and its summit, sacred art by its very nature have a relationship with the infinite divine beauty that must somehow be expressed by the works of man" (SC 122).
The course offers an introduction to liturgical themes that will guide participants to an exact understanding of the theological foundation from which the coordinates of architecture and sacred art flow, with special attention to the biblical, ecclesiological and sacramental dimensions.
The specialization is biennial (70 ECTS = 25 ECTS for each year + 20 ECTS for the final thesis). The two years are not propaedeutic. Each academic hour is 45 minutes.
The course can be accessed:
The Pontifical Liturgical Institute issues the following titles:
Auditors are not allowed to obtain the diploma.
It is possible to subscribe both to the whole year and to one or more individual modules
For more information write to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Scholarships: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Pontifical Athenaeum S. Anselmo
Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta, 5
00153 Rome - Italy
Tel. +39.06.5791401 - www.anselmianum.com
