FEES are payable in advance as classes may be cancelled if numbers booking for them are insufficient. Booking forms and cheques, made out to Lumen Dominican Centre, may be posted to the above address. Cash is acceptable if one is registering in person. Electronic Transfers may be made to Lumen Dominican Centre; Bank of Ireland, Dun Laoghaire. IBAN: IE81 BOFI 9011 1611 4718 28; BIC: BOFIIE2D
REDUCTIONS: A reduction of 10% is applicable to the total if more than one course is booked in the same semester.
Tuesdays
1. Centering Prayer: God is Love – The Heart of All Creation 30 Jan.-1 May 2018 ( 12 Weeks)
Blanaid Gallagher, OP
This programme offers a vision of hope and a view of reality that integrates the sciences, religion and our place in the cosmos as divine in origin. It is suitable for those who have some experience of Centering Prayer.
Voluntary contribution at each session.
30 Jan.-1 May 2018 10.30-12.00 noon
Price: Voluntary contribution at each session. EUR0.00
Date: 30/01/2018 - 01/05/2018
2. Hatha Yoga 30 Jan.-1 May 2018 (12 Weeks)
Marianne Smulders
30 Jan.-1 May 10.00- 11.30am
Regular yoga practice can impart a number of different physical, mental and emotional benefits. The exercises tone and strengthen the body, increase circulation and oxygen flow, energize for the day and help unwind in the evening. The course is suitable for all levels and ages. Newcomers are most welcome!
€145 (12 weeks)
Price: 12 Weeks EUR145.00
Date: 30/01/2018 - 01/05/2018
3. French Level 2 (Advanced Beginners) 30 Jan.-1 May 2018 (12 Weeks)
Marie Helène Dolan
30 Jan.-1 May 10.30-12.00 noon
For students who can produce simple French sentences and can ask and respond to simple French questions. In this course, listening and speaking skills are built upon, and revision of main points in French grammar is covered. In a fun, friendly, relaxed atmosphere, these classes will enable students to communicate with more fluency to feel confident in most everyday situations. €130 (12 weeks)
Price: 12 Weeks EUR130.00
Date: 30/01/2018 - 01/05/2018
7. Patrick Kavanagh’s Legacy 50 Years 27 Feb.-20 March (4 Weeks)
Úna Agnew, SSL
27 Feb.-20 March 10.30-12.00 noon
Over this 4 week course we will study the life and work of Patrick Kavanagh as we trace his time-line from Monaghan to the Grand Canal in Dublin until his death in 1967. Has Kavanagh anything of value to offer, fifty years after his death? How does this South-east Ulster poet transform the local into the universal? Where does his spirituality lie? Is it relevant today? €45 (4 weeks)
Price: 4 Weeks EUR45.00
Date: 27/02/2018 - 20/03/2018
8. Fra Angelico’s Colours, Shapes & Sounds 10 April-1 May 2018 (4 Weeks)
Fra Angelico’s Colours, Shapes & Sounds 10 April-1 May 2018 10.30-12.00 noon
“Art has a unique capacity to take one or other facet of the message and translate it into colours, shapes and sounds, which nourish the intuition of those who look or listen“ (John Paul II). Fra Angelico combined selected “fruits of the earth”, and with his brushes translated the radiance of God’s colours into vibrant narratives of celestial beauty. This module will explore Angelico’s choice of colour as means to enhance his artistic preaching vocabulary. €45 (4 weeks)
Price: 4 Weeks EUR45.00
Date: 10/04/2018 - 01/05/2018
9. Hatha Yoga 30 Jan.-1 May 2018 ( 12 Weeks)
Marianne Smulders
30 Jan.-1 May 8.00-9.30pm
Regular yoga practice can impart a number of different physical, mental and emotional benefits. The exercises tone and strengthen the body, increase circulation and oxygen flow, energize for the day and help unwind in the evening. The course is suitable for all levels and ages. Newcomers most welcome! €145 (12 weeks)
Price: 12 Weeks EUR145.00
Date: 30/01/2018 - 01/05/2018
How to Talk About God in Our Schools 10 April-1 May 2018 (4 Weeks)
John Scally
Andrew Pierce
10 April-1 May 8.00-9.30pm
Public perceptions of faith-based schools sometimes remain in the realm of the 1950s when more authoritarian attitudes prevailed across all spectrums of Irish society. We live and educate today in accordance with the new realities. Our schools are faith-based schools not of the 1950s but of the twenty first century. The course is an opportunity for all concerned to reflect on the nature of Education and of the values we need to transmit in our schools.
Price: 4 Weeks EUR45.00
Date: 10/04/2018 - 01/05/2018
Wednesdays
13. German (Conversation) 31 Jan.-2 May 2018 (12 Weeks)
Ruzica Ruane
31 Jan.-2 May 2018 10.30-12.00 noon
Immerse yourself in German language and culture in this engaging class. Topical issues, art, literature and Austrian and German traditions are explored in a fun and informative way. The conversational manner is sure to boost both your confidence and fluency. €130 (12 weeks)
Price: 12 Weeks EUR130.00
Date: 31/01/2018 - 02/05/2018
15. Can Human Beings Claim to Know God? 11 April-2 May 2018 (4 Weeks)
Dorrie Balfe OP
11 April-2 May
Dorrie Balfe, OP 10.30-12.00 noon
This course will explore our human understanding of God. It will examine the role of language (God Talk), of Metaphors, Symbols and Analogy. We will explore healthy and unhealthy God imaging and will probe the possible relationship between such images as may condition human beings in terms of liberation and repression. €45 (4 weeks)
Price: 4 Weeks EUR45.00
Date: 11/04/2018 - 02/05/2018
Thursdays
16. Irish (Conversation) 1 Feb.-3 May 2018 (12 Weeks)
Dáire Stevenson
1 Feb.-3 May 10.30-12.00 noon
This course is designed for students to improve their skills in conversational Irish in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The emphasis will be on giving the student confidence to use the language in everyday situations. We will discuss a wide range of topics from current affairs to literature and cinema. A good basic level of Irish is required. Fáilte roimh chách. €130 (12 weeks)
Price: 12 Weeks EUR130.00
Date: 01/02/2018 - 03/05/2018
17. French Level 4 (Advanced) 1 Feb.-3 May 2018 (12 Weeks)
Marie Helène Dolan
1 Feb.-3 May
Marie Helène Dolan 10.30-12.00 noon
This course is for students who have a good command of French and would like to keep up to date with cultural, social and political developments in France and increase their fluency and confidence in spoken French. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere guaranteed.
Au plaisir de vous voir ou de vous revoir! €130 (12 weeks)
Price: Admission: 12 Weeks EUR130.00
Date: 01/02/2018 - 03/05/2018
18. Exploring English Literature 1 Feb.-3 May 2018 ( 12 Weeks)
Phil Dunne
1 Feb.-3 May
Phil Dunne 10.30-12.00 noon
In this class, we read, discuss and share novels, poetry and drama. Our reading material is a mixture of classic and contemporary work written in English and translated writing. We like to read both established and emerging writers. No prior knowledge of English literature is required. We emphasise enjoyment. €130 (12 weeks)
Price: 12 Weeks EUR130.00
Date: 01/02/2018 - 03/05/2018
19. Tai Chi for Health and Relaxation 1 Feb.-3 May 2018 (12 Weeks)
Jane Bailey, IBVM
1 Feb.-3 May
Jane Bailey, IBVM 10.30-12.00 noon
The ancient Chinese practice of Tai Chi is becoming ever more popular in the West. With its slow, gentle movements, it is an excellent way of promoting physical and mental well-being. Suitable for people of all ages and abilities, it helps to foster a “relaxed body, quiet mind, contented spirit.” Beginners and improvers welcome. €130 (12 weeks)
Price: 12 Weeks EUR130.00
Date: 01/02/2018 - 03/05/2018
Fridays
22. French Level 3 (Intermediate) 2 Feb.-4 May 2018 (12 Weeks)
Marie Helène Dolan
2 Feb.-4 May
Marie Helène Dolan 10.30-12.00 noon
In this course, the emphasis is on easing students into conversational French. Learned grammatical concepts are revised and put into a variety of conversation-based exercises that strengthen comprehension and self-expression. These classes will help you learn more complex forms and more advanced vocabulary, giving you the confidence to converse on a range of topics. À bientôt! €130 (12 weeks)
Price: 12 Weeks EUR130.00
Date: 02/02/2018 - 04/05/2018