Course details
Religious Studies. Its principal purpose is to provide a theological exposition of the Christian life. It does this by imparting such information that its students will understand the authentic teaching of the Church, and recognise its relevance to themselves and to the secularised world of today. The programme is ideal for priests, religious and lay people, particularly those involved in education.
Admission Requirements
A student must have attained the standard required for matriculation in an Irish University or equivalent institution. Students of mature years (24 on entry to the course) may be accepted, if in the judgement of the Registrar they have attained an adequate educational standard.
Programme of Study
The programme is tailored to the needs and interests of the student. From the BD programme a student is required to take four lectures per week in Systematic Theology and Moral Theology, and two in both Old and New Testament. In consultation with the programme Director, the students can pick the courses best suited to them. In addition they also take two elective subjects of their choice from the programme.
Assessment
The award of the Diploma in Religious Studies will be based on the assessment of written examinations, essays and other work throughout the year.
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About Pontifical University St Patricks College Maynooth
The Pontifical University has close links with National University of Ireland, Maynooth. The two universities share the same campus and cooperate in a number of important academic programmes. The campus is also the seat of the National Seminary.
The town of Maynooth is situated in north County Kildare. It is close to the borders of Counties Dublin and Meath. It is 15 miles/25km Theyst of Dublin city centre, just off the N4/M4, the main Dublin to Sligo/Galway road.
Maynooth is approximately 7 miles/12km form the N3/M3, the main Dublin/Cavan road, and is approximately 13 miles/22km from the N7/M7, the main Dublin to Limerick/Cork road.
Today, Maynooth preserves much of its rural ambience and provides easy access to large tracts of peaceful countryside. At the same time, it is within easy reach of Dublin and is close to the high-technology industrial parks on the Theystern edge of the city. It is home to a vibrant local community and offers students and others abundant opportunities to enjoy a busy and varied social life.
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