Baccalaureate in Theology (BTh)

The Baccalaureate in Theology (BTh) is a three-year, level 8, full-time honours degree course aimed at those who wish to broaden and deepen their knowledge of the Christian Faith.

Admission Requirements
NUI Matriculation, or the equivalent. A points system will operate when the number of applicants exceeds the places available.

Application Procedure: Application for the BTh. is made through the Central Applications Office (CAO). Application forms are available in post-primary schools in Ireland or from:

Central Applications Office,
Tower House,
Eglinton Street,
Galway.
Tel: (091) 509-800
Fax: (091) 562-344.

Applications should be received by the CAO on or before 1 February. Late applications may be accepted up to and including 1 May on payment of an additional fee to the CAO. This degree qualifies for Higher Education grants and for Fee Remission Programmes. Under certain circumstances a student may defer entry for one year.

Mature applicants: Applicants 23 years of age or over on 1 January of the year of intended entry who do not fulfil the normal matriculation requirements may apply for matriculation on the basis of mature years. Before 1 February, mature applicants must:

1. Submit their applications to the CAO
   
2. Obtain an application form from the Admissions Office, and return it to:
   The Admissions Office,
   Pontifical University,
   St. Patrick’s College,
   Maynooth,
   Co. Kildare.

BTh Add-On Mode: Students holding a Diploma in Theology or equivalent may be admitted to the BTh programmes in Add-On mode. Candidates already holding a primary degree may be considered for the BTh Add-on-Mode at Honours Level. The specific courses to be undertaken in the major and minor subjects will be decided in advance on an individual basis by the Course Director in consultation with the Dean and the Registrar. The minimum duration of these programmes will be one academic year. Permission to extend the duration of studies must be sought expressly from the Faculty of Theology. Assessment will be by examination and course work.

Saint Patrick’s College provides a mentoring system designed as a support for First Year Students as they make their transition to University life. The mentoring system is co-ordinated by the Registrar of the Pontifical University. First Year students will be assigned a member of staff as mentor for the duration of their first year. Students are encouraged to avail of this service, although it is not obligatory. Lists of designated mentors will be provided at the beginning of the academic year. Further information may be had from the Registrar at the Theology Office.

Courses for the Baccalaureate in Theology

First Year Programme
The following is the list of courses offered for the First Year BTh Programme.

Course Code & Title	Lecturer	Semester	Credits
Systematic Theology
ST101: Propaedeutic & Intro to Christianity	Norris	1	5
ST102: Understanding the Church and Mary	Treanor	2	5
Moral Theology
MR121: Introduction to Moral Theology	Corkery	1	5
MR123: Sin, Conversion, Virtue		2	5
Sacred Scripture
SC131: Reading in Scripture (2)	McConvery	2	2.5
SC132: Reading in Scripture (1)	O’Connell	1	2.5
Ecclesiastical History & Patrology
EH141A: History of Early Church A	Ryan	1	4
EH141B: History of Early Church B	Ryan	2	4
Liturgy
LI152: Becoming a Christian	Tracey	1	2.5
LI154: The Church at Prayer	Tracey	2	2.5
Philosophy
PH101A: Introduction to Philosophy	NUIM	1	10
PH101B: Philosophy	NUIM	2	10

Second Year Programme
The following is the list of courses offered for the Second Year BTh Programme.

Course Code & Title	Lecturer	Semester	Credits
Systematic Theology
ST 201 Theology of Creation and Redemption	Henry	1	5
ST 202 Jesus Christ, the Living Way to God	Leahy	2	5
Moral Theology
MT 221 Bioethics & Catholic Moral Tradition	Corkery	2	5
MT 223 Development of Marital & Sexual Ethics		1	5
Sacred Scripture
SC 231 Prophetic Literature of the OT	O'Leary	2	5
SC 234 The Johannine Literature	McConvery	1	5
Ecclesiastical History & Patrology
EH 243A History of Church in Mondern Age A	Ryan	1	4
EH 243B History of Church in Modern Age B	Ryan	2	4
Canon Law
CL 261 Law in the life of the Church	Mullaney	1	5
CL 262 The Universal and Particular Church	Mullaney	2	5
Mission Studies
MS 272 Evangelisation, Mission and Dialogue	Leahy	2	2.5
Research Seminar
RS 305 Moral Theology in time of Aids	Mulligan	1	5
RS 306 Care for the Caregiver	Liston	2	5
Elective & Special Courses
EL 291 Introduction to Irish Spirituality	Kelly	1	2.5
EL 292 Religious Education in Sec School	Fitzpatrick	2	2.5
EL 293 Introduction to Islam	Kearney	1	2.5
EL 294 History of Christian Mysticism	Henry	2	2.5
BTh students may also choose ONE of the following:
EL			2.5
EL			2.5

Students in Years II and III BTh programme, take two ‘Elective and Special Courses’ each year. A student may also take one Biblical Language (BL 181 or BL 283) as an Elective and Special Course, with the permission of the Registrar in consultation with the Department of Sacred Scripture.

Third Year Programme
The following is the list of courses offered for the Third Year BTh Programme.

Course Code & Title	Lecturer	Semester	Credits
Systematic Theology
ST 301 Eucharist: Source and Centre	Treanor	1	5
ST 303 The Trinitarian God	Henry/Norris	2	5
Moral Theology
MT 321 Christian Feminism & Cath Teachingon	Corkery	2	5
MT 323 Human Rights in Moral Reasoning	Shortall	1	5
Sacred Scripture
SC 331 The Wisdom Literature and Psalms	McConvery	2	5
SC 333 Paul: Rabbi, Convert & Pastor	O’Connell	1	5
Ecclesiastical History & Patrology
EH 241A Medieval to Reformation Church A	Ryan	1	4
EH 241B Medieval to Reformation Church B	Ryan	2	4
EH 281 Readings in Patristic Theology	Ryan	2	2.5
Canon Law
CL 261 Law in the life of the Church	Mullaney	1	5
CL 262 The Universal and Particular Church	Mullaney	2	5
Mission Studies
MS 272 Evangelisation, Mission and Dialogue	Leahy	2	2.5
Research Seminar
RS 305 Moral Theology in time of Aids	Mulligan	1	5
RS 306 Care for the Caregiver	Liston	2	5
Elective & Special Courses
EL 291 Introduction to Irish Spirituality	Kelly	1	2.5
EL 292 Religious Education in Sec School	Fitzpatrick	2	2.5
EL 293 Introduction to Islam	Kearney	1	2.5
EL 294 History of Christian Mysticism	Henry	2	2.5
BTh students may also choose ONE of the following:
EL			2.5
EL			2.5
Students in Years II and III BTh programme, take two ‘Elective and Special Courses’ each year. A student may also take one Biblical Language (BL 181 or BL 283) as an Elective and Special Course, with the permission of the Registrar in consultation with the Department of Sacred Scripture.
Major Essay :
ME 301 Major Essay – Seminar	Murtagh	1 & 2	2.5
Third year students must submit a ‘Major Essay’ in one of the five core subject areas of study (Systematic Theology, Moral Theology, Sacred Scripture, Liturgy or Canon Law). This essay will be prepared in consultation with a director and in accordance with the Faculty’s guidelines for essay presentation. The length of the essay shall be at the discretion of the director, but it shall not be less than 5,000 words or more than 10,000 words. A list of topics and directors will be published by the end of the first semester. Students are required to register the title of the essay, with the approval of the director, by the last day of class before the Easter vacation of their second year. Students' first choice of director/essay will be honoured when possible, but each director can accept only a limited number of students. The completed essay must be submitted by the final day of lectures before the Easter vacation of their third year.

For further details contact:
The Admissions Office
Pontifical University
Saint Patrick’s College
Maynooth
County Kildare, Ireland
Telephone:
Ireland: (01) 708 4772 / 3600 / 3892
International: +353-1-708-4772 / 708-3600 / 708-3892

Fax:
Ireland: (01) 708 4772 / 3600 / 3892
International: + 353-1-708-3441
E-mail: theology.Office@may.ie
Web Page: www.maynoothcollege.ie