Lifelong Learning
Theological-Catechetical Lifelong Learning Program for Educators in Faith (Early and Preschool Education)
Goal
The goal of the Theological-Catechetical Lifelong Learning Program for Educators in Faith is to ensure holistic preschool education that includes nurturing and developing the child’s religious dimension, enabling the child, in an age-appropriate way, to discover, embrace, and live the authentic values of the Gospel in relation to oneself, to others, and, in a special way, to God.
Admission Requirements
The Theological-Catechetical Lifelong Learning Program for Educators in Faith is intended for individuals who hold a qualification in the field of early and preschool education and/or are employed as professional associates in preschool education institutions (educators, speech therapists, special education teachers, psychologists, and other professional associates).
The program is also open to catechists (graduates in theology and catechetics, i.e., university master’s degrees in theology or catechetics) in accordance with Article 6, Paragraph 4 of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Croatian Bishops’ Conference on Catholic Religious Education in Public Schools and Religious Education in Public Preschool Institutions.
Enrollment will be carried out on the basis of the following documents:
Personal application (form available HERE)
Curriculum Vitae
Proof of citizenship
Diploma
Recommendation from the kindergarten principal (if employed)
Recommendation from the parish priest
Baptismal certificate
Two photographs
Consent for the collection and processing of personal data (form available HERE)
If a participant already holds a theological qualification or has previously taken part in similar lifelong learning programs, upon presenting valid proof, they may be exempted from attending classes and taking exams for the subjects and areas already covered in prior education. Recognition and exemption from parts of the program are carried out in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the Lifelong Learning Regulations of the Catholic Faculty of Theology in Đakovo.
Address for Submitting Documentation
Catholic Faculty of Theology in Đakovo, P. Preradović 17, 31400 Đakovo, with the note “Lifelong Learning Program”
Program Director
Assoc. Prof. Ivica Pažin, PhD
Contact for Additional Information
Antonija Pranjković, MA in Theology
+385 (0)31 802 422
kvaliteta@djkbf.hr