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Trinity College Dublin: Christian Theology

Institution Trinity College Dublin
Department School of Religion
Web https://www.tcd.ie
Study type Taught

Summary

This Masters in Christian Theology provides students with the opportunity to gain an in-depth knowledge of core issues in Christian Theology and to develop skills of critical thinking in relation to them. Students are introduced to historical scholarship and to rigorous contemporary theological investigation.

Its focus, on pluralist and critically constructive theological studies of the highest academic standing, will allow students to contribute to public debates on theological issues in contemporary societies.

The M.Phil. is currently taught by Loyola staff in the School of Religion and coordinated by Prof. Fáinche Ryan, Director of the Loyola Institute.

The M.Phil. is delivered full-time over one year (12 months) or part-time over two years. Lectures will normally be held on Monday and Thursday evenings. Some elective modules may be held during the day.

There are a number of scholarships available. See www.tcd.ie/loyola-institute for details.

Structure

The course incorporates both taught and research components. Students must take six taught modules (10 ECTS each) comprising three core and three optional modules, and write a 15,000 word dissertation (30 ECTS).

The modules offered include:

Jesus of Nazareth: Son, Christ, Word Method and Theory in the Study of Theology Violence and Grace in the Human Narrative The First Words: Theology/ies of the Bible Rights and Responsibilities: A Theological Engagement Readings in Classical Theological Texts Theology and the Arts Christianity of the Celtic World (600-1,000 AD) The Role of Church in a Pluralist Society Ministry and Church in a Challenging Era Authority, Tradition and Experience: Ecumenics as Intercultural Theology Nature, Grace and the Triune God The elective modules offered each year will vary. *Modules shared with the MPhil in Intercultural Theology and Interreligious Studies

Dissertation: A research dissertation (15,000-20,000 words) to be supervised by an appropriate member of staff and to be submitted in August. Students who complete the taught element of the programme but not the dissertation may be eligible for the postgraduate diploma.

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