Diploma in Religious Studies

The Diploma in Religious Studies is a one-year full-time programme in 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.

For further information contact:

The Admissions Office
Pontifical University
Saint Patrick’s College
Maynooth
County Kildare, Ireland
Telephone: (353) 01-708-4772 / 708-3600 / 708-3892
Fax: 353-1-628-9063
E-mail: Theology.Office@spcm.ie
Web Page: www.MaynoothCollege.ie