• About the Hilton-CIWA

    The Hilton-CIWA Programme for Women Religious is a vital initiative born from a partnership between the Catholic Institute of West Africa (CIWA) and the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.

    Our core mission is to provide profound spiritual and theological enrichment specifically for Women Religious across the West African region. We are dedicated to supporting the ongoing formation of Sisters who seek to deepen their understanding of faith and spirituality, thereby strengthening their vocation and apostolates.

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    Why Study this Programme

    We are proud to confirm that this comprehensive formation programme is fully sponsored by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, making it a zero-cost opportunity for all accepted Sisters

    Why does this matter to you

    Our core mission is to provide profound spiritual and theological enrichment specifically for Women Religious across the West African region

    Deepen and Revitalize Your Vocation

    This programme provides a structured pathway to profound spiritual and theological enrichment, leading to a Certificate in Theology/Spirituality.

    Zero Financial Burden

    Thanks to our partnership with the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, this comprehensive two-semester course is fully sponsored. Zero tuition cost to the Sister or her Religious Institute, making this valuable formation opportunity accessible without financial limitations.

    Flexible, Virtual Learning

    The programme is delivered entirely online, allowing you to participate from your current residence in West Africa. The schedule is structured to fit around your daily apostolate, with classes running only in the evenings.

    Learning Resources & Course Material

    Access Your Learning Resources & Open Education Resources

    For confirmed participants and those seeking preparatory materials, CIWA provides key learning content and supplementary resources through our dedicated Learning Management System (LMS)

    This includes access to required course materials, essential readings, and a curated selection of Open Educational Resources (OER) to further enrich your spiritual and theological studies.

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    Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.

    Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. vision is to empower in the global Catholic sisterhood by advancing sisters' education, leadership, and care. The Hilton Foundation invest in networks of sisters that work together to alleviate suffering, so that the under-served can thrive and achieve self-sufficiency. The Hilton-CIWA Theological & Spiritual Formation Programme for Women Religious is a vital initiative coordinated by the Catholic Institute of West Africa (CIWA) in partnership with the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.

    Programme Structure and Delivery

    Delivery Mode

    Online Leanring Management System

    The entire programme is offered virtually. Participants must have access to a reliable computer with a webcam, cellular phone, and sufficient internet supply to access classes via the E-Learning Platform

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    Schedule

    Schedule of Classes

    Classes are held Monday to Friday, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (WAT). This evening schedule is specifically structured to accommodate those engaged in daily apostolates.

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    Duration

    How Long is the Programme

    The programme runs for two semesters, August to December and January to May. However there is a breaks for Christmas and Easter celebration, afterwards classes resume back as usual

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    Ready to Apply? Secure Your Place Today!

    The application window for this unique, fully sponsored formation programme is now open for intakes. For Religious Sisters to take advantage of this fully funded opportunity, please fill the form on this page to begin your application.

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    Impact & Inspiration Voices of Our Sisters

    Hear directly from the Sisters who have completed the formation programme and experienced profound spiritual growth in their ministries

    — Ogunkorode Agatha

    Sisters of St. Michael The Archangel

    Nigeria

    — Atueyi Edith Nkiruka

    Missionary Sisters of Divine Mercy

    Nnewi, Nigeria

    — Timbila Sr. Regina

    Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny

    Sierra Leone

    — Akong Cecilia Mbale

    Filles De La Charité BP 22 Nouna

    Burkina Faso

    — Afari Akua

    Sisters of Mary Mother Of The Church

    Ghana
    Frequently Asked Questions

    Application for admissions are invited once in every year sometime twice depending on academic calender via this website. You can apply online here

    Tuition fees and other charges are not applicable to this programme, it is fully sponsored for admmitted applicant only, more info can be found on this website under the Tution section.

    No, we run an online programme therefore accomodation is not required for the study mode. You run your programme from the confort of your home or office

    The certificate programme run on a two academic semester see the programme menu

    You can not be admitted if your are not a sister-religious

    Our core mission is to provide profound spiritual and theological enrichment specifically for Women Religious across the West African region.

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