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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.

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.

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.

From 4 to 11 July 2026, the International Summer School in Tours (France) will offer an intensive academic immersion with students and faculty from around the world.

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).

Twenty-five years of commitment, patience, and faith. Brother Michel Van Aerde, a Dominican from the Province of Toulouse, co-founder and first rector, has experienced the Domuni journey from within. In a book published on May 24th, he takes the time to reflect on this remarkable passage.

A mini-series highlighting those who shape the life of Domuni – students, faculty members, and dedicated staff. Episode 3: A meeting with Bon’Avantur Rafanomezantsoa, a Malagasy priest

Some springs carry more promise than others. This one, with the election of the new pope, brings a discreet yet persistent breath of hope to our fractured world.

A mini-series highlighting those who shape the life of Domuni – students, faculty members, and dedicated staff. Episode 2: meet Bastien Potentier, a philosophy student whose journey combines academic rigour, freedom of thought, and professional reflection.

The journal Journal of Contemporary African Philosophy (JOCAP) publishes a new issue exploring the complex links between culture, identity, and mental health in African societies. The edition is available in English, open access.

To study is an act of hope. To teach is a gesture of trust. To research is a long-term commitment. Read the April letter from the Rector.

The inaugural session of the LIRP, held on March 26, 2025, represents a strategic milestone for Domuni Universitas, reaffirming its commitment to academic excellence, pedagogical innovation, and the advancement of quality in distance higher education.

The Laboratory for Pedagogical Intelligence and Reflection (LIRP) was inaugurated on 13 February 2025. An interview with Dr Jean-Louis Meylan, based in Lausanne and serving as the Scientific Coordinator of this newly established research initiative.

Domuni Universitas rejoices in the appointment of His Excellency Monseigneur Armand Koné as Metropolitan Archbishop of Korhogo (Côte d'Ivoire). Mgr Koné was a student at Domuni Universitas.

Christ the Physician, by Marc Mitri, explores the figure of Christ as a healer in the light of Gregory of Nyssa. Combining patristic tradition with contemporary issues, this book, prefaced by Marie-Anne Vannier, reinterprets salvation as the complete restoration of the human being.

This article presents two works by Domuni-Press on the interpretation of the Gospels. Bruno Callebaut, in The Gospels at the Crossroads of Exegeses, analyzes modern exegetical approaches and advocates for a nuanced reading of the texts. Manuel Rivero, in Progressing in Truth, traces the journey of Father Lagrange, a pioneer of exegesis that combines faith and reason. These works offer a deep reflection on the reading of the Gospels and their relevance today.

Mediation is an alternative conflict resolution method that prioritizes dialogue and cooperation. This new course offered by Domuni, led by Edouard Koutsava, mediator and theologian, explores its foundations, principles, and applications.

During his lecture at the Catholic University of Madagascar, Brother Amir Jajé, OP, emphasized that interreligious dialogue is based on respect, attentive listening, and mutual understanding, fostering authentic fraternity.

Domuni Universitas is transforming its platform: DoMoodle becomes My Domuni, providing a smoother, more intuitive, and interactive experience for distance learning.

Madagascar, this February, has been a land of encounters and hope. There, on this island where the ocean and the sky seem to merge into a single horizon, we discovered a passionate youth, driven by the strength of a desire to learn that transcends borders and oceans.

On February 18, 2025, the Catholic University of Madagascar (UCM) organized an interdisciplinary study day on corruption, in partnership with Domuni Universitas and its Dean of Social Sciences, Dr. Manuel Rivero.

Domuni establishes the Laboratory for Intelligence and Pedagogical Research (LIRP), a space dedicated to innovation in higher distance education.

New courses are enriching the academic offerings, while an instructional designer has been appointed to strengthen the coordination of teaching teams.

The PhD School seminar of Domuni Universitas took place on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, gathering over thirty participants from across the globe.

Marie Monnet sends you her warmest wishes for 2025 and shares Domuni's ambitions for a year of innovation and fraternity.

A Christmas message imbued with solidarity and hope, addressed to all, especially to regions in crisis where our students and colleagues live. An invitation to draw strength and unity from diversity to build a more fraternal world.

During the autumn plenary session of the Academic Senate of Domuni-Universitas, held on 28 November 2024, key topics on academic quality and pedagogical innovation were discussed. A new board was also elected for a two-year term.

Upon recently discovering Pope Francis' letter on the role of literature in education, I was struck by its depth and insight. He speaks of reading not as mere leisure but as a true school for the mind and heart.

Professor María José Caram, who teaches theology in Spanish at Domuni Universitas and the Catholic University of Córdoba (Argentina), pays tribute to Gustavo Gutiérrez, OP, recently deceased, who was her friend and mentor

At the start of this academic year, new teachers are joining the Domuni-Universitas teaching staff.

A new "Marketing Research" course is now online. Led by Professor Beugre Arnaud Gbalé, this program teaches essential data analysis and collection techniques to develop effective marketing strategies and address today’s market challenges.

I am writing to you from Cairo, a city rich with a thousand stories, close to regions still affected by conflicts that, unfortunately, continue to shake our world. It is striking to think that Domuni Universitas breathes with two lungs: one in the West, the other in the East.

The harvest, a radiant moment marking the end of summer, celebrates the reward for the repeated and quiet efforts of those who have tended the vine throughout the year. Attentive hands pruned during the heart of winter, enduring the biting cold, and feared the hailstorms of spring and summer.

"Faces of Domuni": a mini-series that highlights the people who bring Domuni to life, from teachers to students and the dedicated teams, united in their mission to share education and the understanding of faith with as many people as possible. Today, we meet Benjamin Kabongo, OFM, a 3rd-year PhD student.

Domuni-Universitas E-Seminars are online courses for Master's Students, offering collaborative and adaptable learning. They take place through the DoMoodle online platform for two months and a half. Seminars cover different subjects such as philosophy, gender studies, and theology, with debates led by experts.

The Rector announced new appointments as part of strengthening the teams at Domuni-Universitas to support the development and quality of academic programs. Meanwhile, the expanded board of directors of the institution held its back-to-school meeting on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

Holidays, as we know them today, stem from social, economic, and cultural transformations and have their roots in ancient practices. Industrialisation and paid holidays have made vacations a right for workers, but this was not always the case. For historians, the rise of seaside resorts, mass tourism, and holidays themselves have had an impact on national identity and individual aspirations.

Holidays, a time of pause and rest, have intrigued many philosophers over the years. Not all have expressed themselves specifically on the concept of holidays, but many have reflected on related ideas such as leisure, rest, working on oneself, and the search for meaning in life.

Theologians view holidays as opportunities for spiritual renewal, emphasizing the balance of rest, prayer, and deeper connection with God. They see holidays as a time to rejuvenate both body and soul, fostering spiritual growth and faith.

Two innovative educational initiatives have been introduced: interactive methodology seminars for undergraduates and live mentoring sessions for everyone.

The Rector made new appointments in preparation for the coming academic year, and the Annual General Assembly met for its ordinary annual session on 5 June 2024.

The interreligious colloquium recently organised by Domuni-Universitas and Kufa University marked a significant moment in the dialogue between academics from Europe and the Arab world, focusing on the place of women in the religious world.

They converged towards Lyon on this sunny April morning, a brief ray of light in the middle of a rainy spring. "They" are the distance learning students at Domuni-Universitas. Some of them come from far and wide. "Because it's worth it", they say.

Easter is a time of profound significance for the Christian community worldwide, marking the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a time of renewal and hope, symbolizing the victory of life over death, of light over darkness.

The newspaper La Croix has released a recension of Evelyne Maurice's latest book, which publishes spiritual texts in French by the renowned theologian, imbued with an "authentic spiritual breath".

The Rector made new appointments at the start of this calendar year, and the Senate met for its quarterly session on January 25, 2024.

Saint Zdislava, Dominican +1252, whose feast day is today, January 4.

At the beginning of this new year, the Rector and the Vice-Rector send their best wishes for 2024 to the students, teachers and partners of Domuni-Universitas and inform them of new academic partnerships

The Rector, the teaching staff and all the teams at Domuni-Universitas wish you a happy festive season and a peaceful world.