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Contra spem, in spem. The French philosopher Gustave Thibon was fond of echoing this phrase from Saint Paul: “against hope, hope.” It expresses the idea that one can move forward without knowing everything in advance, and that guarantees are not required in order to begin. Because necessity presses upon us, because responsibility takes precedence over optimism, because a deep intuition points to a path that must be traced.

A mini-series highlighting the individuals who shape the life of Domuni—its students, faculty, and dedicated teams. Episode 8 focuses on Nadège Salzmann, a teacher of French and Latin with a strong passion for the humanities, who chose to pursue a Master’s degree in Philosophy at Domuni Universitas. The fully online format enables her to reconcile her commitment to learning and intellectual rigor with the demands of her professional and family life.

In the continuity of its academic and institutional development, Domuni-Universitas has carried out several appointments and organizational developments within its general services.

At this Christmas time, the same light reaches us and makes Domuni, far beyond an institution, a community of knowledge, dialogue, and responsibility.

A mini-series highlighting the individuals who shape the life of Domuni—its students, faculty, and dedicated teams. Episode 7 focuses on Sister Bushra Hanna, a Chaldean religious sister living in Baghdad, whose formation at Domuni, a Master’s in Pastoral Theology, has profoundly enriched her pastoral mission and her service to the Church.

After a long career dedicated to public service within the La Poste Group, Michel Garnier chose to embark on a new chapter of his life: that of study, research, and knowledge transmission. His work on Corsican popular religiosity represents the culmination of an academic and spiritual journey that profoundly transformed his perspective on the world and on his own roots.

A mini-series highlighting the individuals who shape the life of Domuni—its students, faculty, and dedicated teams. Episode 6 focuses on Renaud Lomba, a pastor in Lieksa, whose formation at Domuni profoundly transformed his way of thinking, proclaiming the Gospel, and encountering others.

Michel Garnier’s Corsican Faith explores popular religiosity in Corsica as a living heritage, shaping collective, family, and cultural life. The work demonstrates how this insular faith, rooted in traditions and celebrations, remains both an identity landmark and a spiritual driving force oriented toward the future.

In Baghdad, Domuni Universitas celebrates its first Arabic-speaking graduates, a meeting of minds across cultures.

The Master of Arts in Islamology, resulting from the partnership between Domuni Universitas and the Dominican Institute for Oriental Studies (IDEO) in Cairo, constitutes a high-level online university program dedicated to the scientific study of the Islamic tradition, approached through its historical, theological, philosophical, and spiritual dimensions.

The work of Philippe Montoisy, published in 2023 by Domuni-Press, has been shortlisted for the Readers’ Prize awarded by the Historical Service of Defense.

A mini-series highlighting those who shape the life of Domuni: students, faculty, and dedicated team members. Episode 5 presents Samuel Briois, currently on mission in Rome, who explores philosophy as a means of dialogue with the world through a formation that combines flexibility, depth, and spiritual grounding.

The 2025–2026 academic year at Domuni-Universitas opens under the sign of encounter and sharing, with on-site Participatory Study Days and, in July 2026, the International Summer School in Tours.

In 2025-2026, Domuni-Universitas will host three Participatory Study Days and an International Summer School, combining online learning with in-person engagements. These events foster dialogue, collective reflection, and shared intelligence, embodying the ethos of an open and transdisciplinary university.

Studying online is a valuable opportunity. To support its students, Domuni Universitas has implemented a mentoring program.

To build time is to create rhythms: rhythms of focus, of work, of exchange… and above all, rhythms of rest, relaxation, and silence.

A mini-series highlighting those who shape the life of Domuni: students, faculty, and dedicated team members. Episode 4 features Anna Pingwie, a theology graduate whose distance learning journey reflects a deep personal commitment, spiritual growth, and inner transformation.

Domuni Universitas Awarded Qualiopi Certification, an Official Recognition of the Quality of Its Professional Training and Academic Commitment.

On Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., a conference on interreligious dialogue between Hinduism and Catholicism will be held. This morning of discussions is organized by the Interreligious Dialogue Group of La Réunion (GDIR), in partnership with Domuni Universitas. Available to attend in person or online, with prior registration!

As Domuni Universitas enters its 27th year of existence, a major milestone is being marked with the release of a new work. On May 24th, Brother Michel Van Aerde OP, co-founder and first rector, publishes Domuni, A Collective Adventure (1998–2023).