Dingle academics welcome US students Connecticut University students begin semester at Dingle's An Díseart
Dingle became an international centre of learning this week as a large group from prestigious American College, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield Connecticut attended the first classes of their Spring Semester at third level institute An Díseart, located on Green Street in the West Kerry town. Students from the University, established in 1963 as America's first Catholic third level college, will attend lectures on local custom and culture, Irish literature and poetry, the Irish language, West Kerry's archaeological sites theology and Celtic spirituality in the coming months in An Díseart, which was established in Dingle in 1996 at the old Presentation Sisters Convent building by former Dingle Parish Priest and former Maynooth Professor, Monsignor Pádraig Ó'Fiannachta.
The semester at An Díseart forms part of Sacred Heart University's study abroad programme where students pursuing degrees have the option to spend a semester studying in Dingle's Díseart, the American University in Rome, University of Notre Dame in Freemantle, Australia, the University of Granada in Spain and the only U.S. accredited MBA program in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg .
Dingle's study abroad programme has proven itself to be one of the most popular choices at the American University and the President of Sacred Heart, Dr. Anthony J. Cernera along with faculty member Julie Savino visited Dingle last week to assist in the orientation programme along with Monsignor Ó'Fiannachta and Díseart campus course director Seán Pól Ó'Conchúir.
"It is a great honour to be associated with Sacred Heart University in this way" said Monsignor Ó'Fiannachta, who as a College Professor, will be conducting several of the course lectures himself.
"It is an esteemed and noted centre of learning and its wonderful to have ongoing international academic third level education in the Dingle and West Kerry area."
As well as attending classes at An Díseart, the American students will embark on several field trips throughout the West Kerry area exploring Christian and Pre-Christian archaeological sites, with curator of Museum Corca Dhuibhne in Ballyferriter, Isobel Bennett.
They will also be exposed to local culture and custom engaging in set dancing, traditional music and the Irish Language.
"We have had a wonderful association with An Díseart for the past five years" said President of Sacred Heart, Dr. Anthony J. Cernera at a special orientation dinner at Lord Bakers last week.
"The students always enjoy their time immensely in Dingle."
An Díseart offers courses in Irish Folklore and Anthropology, the Irish Language, traditional Irish music, song and dance, theology, native spirituality and Irish a rcheology and is also the location of the world famous Harry Clarke stained windows, located in the institute's chapel.
Further information on An Díseart may be accessed at http://www.diseart.ie/.
The semester at An Díseart forms part of Sacred Heart University's study abroad programme where students pursuing degrees have the option to spend a semester studying in Dingle's Díseart, the American University in Rome, University of Notre Dame in Freemantle, Australia, the University of Granada in Spain and the only U.S. accredited MBA program in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg .
Dingle's study abroad programme has proven itself to be one of the most popular choices at the American University and the President of Sacred Heart, Dr. Anthony J. Cernera along with faculty member Julie Savino visited Dingle last week to assist in the orientation programme along with Monsignor Ó'Fiannachta and Díseart campus course director Seán Pól Ó'Conchúir.
"It is a great honour to be associated with Sacred Heart University in this way" said Monsignor Ó'Fiannachta, who as a College Professor, will be conducting several of the course lectures himself.
"It is an esteemed and noted centre of learning and its wonderful to have ongoing international academic third level education in the Dingle and West Kerry area."
As well as attending classes at An Díseart, the American students will embark on several field trips throughout the West Kerry area exploring Christian and Pre-Christian archaeological sites, with curator of Museum Corca Dhuibhne in Ballyferriter, Isobel Bennett.
They will also be exposed to local culture and custom engaging in set dancing, traditional music and the Irish Language.
"We have had a wonderful association with An Díseart for the past five years" said President of Sacred Heart, Dr. Anthony J. Cernera at a special orientation dinner at Lord Bakers last week.
"The students always enjoy their time immensely in Dingle."
An Díseart offers courses in Irish Folklore and Anthropology, the Irish Language, traditional Irish music, song and dance, theology, native spirituality and Irish a rcheology and is also the location of the world famous Harry Clarke stained windows, located in the institute's chapel.
Further information on An Díseart may be accessed at http://www.diseart.ie/.
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