Formation & Leadership
Kalundu Study Centre
Our History
A Legacy of Formation Since 1972
The Kalundu Study Centre has been in existence since 1972 when the Zambia Episcopal Conference (ZEC) found it important to establish an accommodation facility for the Religious Sisters who were studying at the University of Zambia. With the help of Misereor, the hostels were constructed for the sisters as a response to the request by the Zambia Association of Sisterhoods.
This initial need was expanded in 1974 to include a programme for the formation of novices in the second year as well as the preparation for their first profession. Sr. Alice was the founder of the Centre.
Sr. Josephine Mulenga, who served as Chairperson from 1977 to 1981, introduced the formation and leadership course. During this time, Sr. Joyce Meyer served as Secretary for ZAS. At the AMECEA sisters’ conference, seminars were organized for all missionaries coming to Africa for enculturation, emphasizing the importance of learning African values and advocacy for women and children.
Based on this experience, the Centre decided to introduce the Formation and Leadership Course for Formators in 1977, which targeted both national and continental participants. As of 2025, the centre has trained 1,220 sisters in Leadership and Formation from all over Africa.
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Our Foundation
Core Values & Principles
Rooted in the Gospel
Grounded in the teachings and example of Christ
Authentic Witness
Living out our faith with integrity and authenticity
Collaboration
Working together for the common good
Solidarity
Standing with those we serve in mutual support
Respect
Honoring the dignity of every person
Diversity
Celebrating our differences as gifts
Inter-Culturality
Embracing cross-cultural learning and exchange
Our Flagship Program
Formation and Leadership Program
Kalundu International Study Centre for Holistic Transformation offers a program in Formation and Leadership directed towards providing human, cultural, spiritual and pastoral preparation which pays special attention to harmonious integration of all its aspects (Vita Consecrata 65). This is achieved through prayerful reflection on one’s own experience of living in a faith community and through study and reflection on lectures and seminars provided by competent lecturers.
It is a residential ten months program in which participants from all over Africa live and learn together, sharing experiences to enhance their intercultural living skills and modelling community life. The program aims at empowering religious women to develop and acquire needed skills and tools for leadership and formation in an ever-changing world.
Curriculum
Transformative Leadership
Transformative Leadership
Practices of Exemplary Leaders
Participative Team Leadership
Group Dynamics and Conflict Management
Intercultural Community Living
Basic Facilitation, Animation, Mentoring and Counselling Skills
Psychology of Human Development
Life Transitions, Healthy Sexual Integration
Curriculum
Formation and Spirituality
Anthropology and the Psychology of Vocation Growth
The Role of the Formator and Skills Development
The Art of Spiritual Direction and Accompaniment
Tools and Skills for Formative Assessment and Evaluation
Theology of Meditative Practice and Prayer
Theology of Vowed Religious Life
Reflective Living – Personal and Communal Discernment
Development of Formation Manual
Curriculum
Theology and Catechesis
Introduction to Sacraments
Christian Ethics and Social Teachings of the Church
Sacred Liturgy and Inculturation
Christology
Canon Law and Religious Life
Introduction to Old and New Testaments
Biblical Spirituality
Curriculum
Personal Development & Formation Workshop
Personal Self Knowledge Tools (Enneagram/Myers Briggs)
Charism for Life and Mission
Challenges and Opportunities of Modern Technology
Healing of Memories and Process of Dealing with Loss and Grief
Management of Anger and Stress
Addictions: Types, Cycle and Management
The Challenges of Satanism and the Conquering Power of Faith
Retreat Giving and Prayer Companionship
Finances and Resource Mobilization
How to Apply
Admission Criteria
Applicants for the program must meet the following requirements:
Have completed secondary school successfully, or equivalent
Have a good speaking and working knowledge of English
Have capacity to work well individually and in a group – integrated and mature
Be finally professed, with apostolic experience in ministry
Be of good health and submit a medical report
get Started
Apply to Kalundu International Study Centre
The centre continues to respond to the diverse needs of sisters within and outside the country by offering short and long courses to emerging needs in various congregations and society.
Interested in our programs? Contact the Kalundu International Study Centre administration for application materials and more information about our courses.
Email: kalundu.studycentre@zamsisters.org
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SUBMIT THE FILLED FORM TO THE EMAIL BELOW
Email: kalundu.studycentre@zamsisters.org