Institute of Anthropology - IADC

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Institute of Anthropology - IADC

Institute of Anthropology specialized in Safeguarding - Pontifical Gregorian University (Rome) The Institute of Anthropology.

Interdisciplinary Studies on Human Dignity and Care (IADC) is an academic institute of the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Italy, which provides higher educational degrees in safeguarding and a Doctorate in Anthropology. The IADC has assumed the responsibilities of the Centre for Child Protection (CCP), which was launched in 2012. OUR PROGRAMS:

BLENDED LEARNING
The IADC offers multilingual and multicultural blended learning training and qualification on different levels of expertise (academic and non-academic levels) for pastoral professions, Church leaders, social workers, teachers, and also for university students. It was designed bearing in mind that people from all over the world would be utilizing it, hence the development of this certified educational program in five languages (English, Italian, German, French, and Spanish). DIPLOMA IN SAFEGUARDING
The Diploma Course, offered in both Spanish and English, aims at training people involved in the field of safeguarding such as safeguarding officers, advisors, and collaborators in different professional environments like dioceses, religious congregations, and educational institutions. It also provides training for those who will be future trainers in the field of safeguarding in seminaries, formation houses, schools, etc. LICENTIATE IN SAFEGUARDING
The IADC offers an interdisciplinary licentiate degree in safeguarding, which is a two-year program that prepares its graduates to handle safeguarding situations using practical and theoretical competencies, allowing for safeguarding measures to be formed, implemented, and evaluated. Graduates with such a degree manage safeguarding teams and write culturally-tailored safeguarding measures for their particular professional environment. DOCTORATE IN ANTHROPOLOGY
The doctorate is in a program comprised of both study and research, which aims to educate specialists in the field of anthropological studies, with special focus given to human dignity and the care of vulnerable people.

14/09/2026

The international mission of the Institute is increasingly visible in the work of its alumni. Across continents and in a wide range of ecclesial contexts, former students are taking on new responsibilities, joining safeguarding commissions, leading prevention initiatives and providing formation to those entrusted with the protection of children, vulnerable adults and communities.

Their recent appointments and activities offer a compelling illustration of the Institute’s international reach: formation in Rome is being translated into concrete action in local Churches, religious communities and institutions around the world.

From Egypt and Nigeria, San Marino and Austria, alumni of the Institute are bringing their expertise to the heart of safeguarding initiatives around the world. The international mission of the Institute is increasingly visible in the work of its alumni. Across continents and in a wide range of eccle...

14/09/2026

Good news from Egypt! 🇪🇬

Our diploma alumna, Dr. Shereen Louis, has been appointed as a member of the Episcopal Committee for Family Affairs at the national level, working across Egypt.

Our network continues to grow and strengthen across the Arab world as well!

10/09/2026

Alumna nominee 🥳

The Austrian Conference of Religious Orders is expanding its commitment to preventing violence: Since September 1, 2026, our licenciate alumna Barbara Neuhold has been heading the newly established Prevention Department. The 28-year-old brings specialized training from the (IADC) Pontificia Università Gregoriana in Rome. The networking is growing!

04/09/2026

La nostra ex-studente del diploma, Sr. Laura-Marina Pleșca, la quale ha concluso il ciclo di studi nel 2026, è stata nominata membro della Commissione Diocesana per la Protezione dei Minori della Diocesi di San Marino-Montefeltro. Accogliamo con gioia questa prestigiosa notizia!

04/09/2026

The Holy Father has appointed Sister Makamatine Lembo, lecturer at our Institute, as a Consultant to the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. This is a great honor and a source of immense pride for our Institute! 👏👏👏

27/08/2026

Fr. Nathaniel Eshikena, an IADC alumnus, has been appointed to the Dominican Order’s permanent Multidisciplinary Commission on Safeguarding, implementing the mandate of the General Chapter of Krakow and reaffirming the Order’s commitment to protecting the vulnerable, accountability, and healing.

29/07/2026

16/06/2026

ISC 2026 has officially begun with a welcome message from Fr. Mark A. Lewis, SJ, Rector of the Pontifical Gregorian University.

Join us over the next days as we reflect on safeguarding, dignity, and intercultural dialogue.

📺 Watch the conference live: www.linktr.ee/ISCYoutube

Indirizzo

Via Di Porta Pinciana, 1
Rome
00186

Telefono

+390640048453

Sito Web

https://iadc.unigre.it/

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