2012 Notre Dame Vita Institute
Held on the beautiful Notre Dame campus, the Vita Institute educates participants in the fundamentals of human life issues at the highest academic level from the perspectives of biology, philosophy, theology, law, psychology, and other social sciences. Through the instruction by and engagement with premier faculty, discussion with other Vita Institute participants, and introduction to community outreach programs, participants are challenged intellectually and equipped to effectively engage the culture on beginning of life issues. Visits will be made to the Women's Care Center, and Hannah's House, and presentations will be made by InForming Life and Fertility Care Center of Michiana. The Vita Institute seeks both to educate and to inspire its participants through instruction by noted experts in a strong community environment. To read about the inaugural Vita Institute, click here.
Vita Institute 2012
To apply to the 2012 Notre Dame Vita Institute, click here.
Admission to the Vita Institute is open to those with a bachelor's degree or its equivalent, and applications are welcome from those of any age or level of professional development who are passionately committed to the protection of human life, particularly in its earliest stages. A distinctly Catholic educational program, the Vita Institute welcomes participants of all faith traditions. Applicants will be competing for a limited number of seats in the Vita Institute by completing an application and submitting letters of recommendation. The application deadline is is February 1, 2012.
The following will be provided to participants during the Vita Institute:
- A full tuition waiver ($1,000);
- Lodging;
- Specified meals; and
- Curricular materials.
For more information about the Vita Institute or Project Guadalupe, please contact Angela Pfister at pfister.5@nd.edu or 574.631.9656.
Vita Institute 2011
To read about the inaugural Vita Institute, click here.