Master's Degree in Theology (specialisation in the History of Christianity) Pontifical University St Patricks College Maynooth
Price: AED 25,190

    Course details

    1. Offers a comprehensive critical overview of the evolution of Christian thought and practice over two millennia.
    2. Explores the general principles necessary for understanding the history of the Christian Church (first semester) and their application in the context of Britain and Ireland (second semester).
    3. Offers students opportunities to visit, view and research relevant texts from the rich and unique collections of holdings housed in the John Paul II and Russell Libraries on campus, some of which date from as early as the eleventh century. These collections will form an integrated element in most of the taught modules, affording students ample opportunity to explore potentially rich areas for original research in their end-of-year dissertations.

    Modules on offer include:

    *The timetable for this module (offered in conjunction with the History Department, Maynooth University) may differ from the others

    Entry Requirements:

    Applicants should normally possess a recognized primary degree in Theology or a related discipline (for example, History) and have obtained at least a Second Class Honours, Grade II. In exceptional cases, applicants who can satisfactorily demonstrate a long-standing interest in the subject, coupled with proven relevant experience, will also be considered. An interview will form part of the selection procedure. Students whose first language is not English will be required to satisfy the relevant English language requirements.

    • History of Christian Thoughtp
    • History of Christian Practicep
    • Research Methodologies and Thesis Preparation
    • The Writing of Church History from the Reformation to the 20th century page1image14368 page1image14528
    • “Isle of Saints and Scholars”? The Literary Culture of Early Medieval Ireland )
    • Religious Life in Ireland: Archival and Historical Perspectives
    Updated on 08 November, 2015

    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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