Applied Spirituality - Waterford
The MA in Applied Spirituality is a 12 month, three semester, Level 9 taught programme awarded by SETU Waterford. It brings the resources of spirituality to bear on issues about the meaning of life that come up in work settings, therapeutic settings, family settings, relationships or in the context of social issues regarding just and sustainable living. It aims to meet the needs of those with an interest in pursuing advanced study in the area of contemporary spirituality.
The programme, which will take place at Milltown Park, Dublin draws on a substantial body of literature by writers, scholars and practitioners, as well as mystics, drawn largely from Christian traditions. Other areas of study such as anthropology, psychology, sociology, science, philosophy and the arts are employed to explore the spiritual dimension of human experience and the journey of life in terms of its spiritual dimension and connection.
The programme will give opportunities for participants to consider practical issues associated with identifying and providing for one’s own and others’ spiritual needs / care and to do a research project.
Subjects taught
Applied Spirituality Course Structure
All students taking the MA in Applied Spirituality programme must complete the following modules.
Year 1
Semester 1
Journeying with s/Spirit / 10 ECTS
Spirituality, Authenticity and Method / 5 ECTS
Contemporary Spiritual Writers / 5 ECTS
Awareness, Attentiveness, Presence Skills / 10 ECTS
Semester 2
Spirituality, Social Concern and Gender / 5 ECTS
Contemplative Psychology / 5 ECTS
Research Training / 5 ECTS
Spiritual Accompaniment Process 1 / 5 ECTS
Spiritual Accompaniment Literature /5 ECTS
Research Appreciation and Dissemination / 5 ECTS
Year 2
Semester 3
Spiritual Accompaniment Process 2 / 5 ECTS
Research Project Dissertation / 20 ECTS
Integration Process / 5 ECTS
Entry requirements
Applied Spirituality Entry Requirements:
Applicants for the MA in Applied Spirituality should hold a minimum of an NFQ Level 8 degree in a field of study related to the programme such as, theology, philosophy, humanities, human sciences or similar discipline. Applicants will normally have familiarity with language of spirituality and will have demonstrable experience in the field through, for instance, attendance at retreats, prayer practice, pilgrimage or other such activities. Normally candidates are subject to a pre-entry interview.
Non-standard entry
Applicants who do not hold the standard qualifying NFQ Level 8 qualification criteria, but have relevant work experience and study may be considered for admission to the programme under the Institute's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process and subject to an interview.
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose primary language is not English must submit evidence of competency in English. Please see our website for more details SETU Waterford’s English Language Requirements
Please note there will be an admissions conversation with each applicant.
Application dates
The MA in Spirituality for applications for 2023-24 will be open on 1st November 2023 and the closing date is the 31st May 2024. Applications after the closing date will be considered if places are still available.
Credits
90
Duration
1 year full-time.
The MA in Applied Spirituality programme begins with a week in early September (9-13) and classes after that week run in three-day blocks (Thursday – Saturday) per month from October to May, with two three-day blocks in October (early and late). The programme will be delivered at Milltown Park, Dublin.
Fees
Programme fee details are available on the Postgraduate Fee Schedule displayed on our website at www.wit.ie/pgfees
Enrolment dates
NEXT INTAKE September 2024
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Opportunities
Graduates should expect their careers and lives to be enhanced whether they work in human care professions, faith-based service, spiritual resources management, community work, chaplaincy, pastoral care, life coaching or spiritual leadership, or want to focus on personal development, as they will have gained knowledge and understanding of spirituality at an advanced level.
Graduates will have gained skills in contemplative research which would prove useful in organisations whose remit is in the broad area of spiritual care in both statutory and non-statutory sectors.