Aquinas Studies

The Master of Arts (Aquinas Studies) provides students with the opportunity to:



Study the philosophical and theological thought of St Thomas Aquinas at postgraduate level by engaging with primary sources as well as historical and contemporary scholarship on Aquinas' thought.



Explore the historical, contextual and linguistic background to Aquinas’ thought.



Recognise the unity of faith and reason in Aquinas’ thought, using a method which involves cross-cultural dialogue and is relevant for today.



Contribute meaningfully to philosophical and theological scholarship on the thought of Thomas Aquinas.



This MA (Aquinas Studies) by blended learning is particularly suitable for those who cannot attend classes regularly. The modules are delivered by suitably qualified and experienced theologians and philosophers who are specialists in their disciplines. The MA provides an excellent foundation for further studies, teaching, pastoral and retreat work.



An option exists to exit with a Graduate Diploma in Arts (Aquinas Studies).



Validation

The MA in Aquinas Studies is validated by Technological University Dublin and is aligned with the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).

Modules

These are the modules available in each semester.



Year 1

Research Methods For Aquinas Studies

Introduction to Latin for Reading St Thomas Aquinas

Introduction to Thomas Aquinas: Life, Thought and Historical Context



Year 2

Aquinas Studies Elective Modules



Spring

Year 1

Thinking and Talking about God

Happiness and the Virtuous Life



Year 2

MA (Aquinas Studies) Dissertation

The degree is suitable for students with a Level 8 (honours) degree in which theology or religious studies is a major component. Candidates must have obtained at least a second class honours degree. An interview is also part of the selection process. Not all candidates with the minimum requirements will be automatically accepted.

2 years (part time).



Delivery is through blended learning (a combination of onsite and online learning). Attendance at two onsite weekends in each of semesters 1, 2 and 3 is required.