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Theology - Contemporary Ethics

This part-time taught Masters programme explores Contemporary Ethics.

In an increasingly globalised world we are confronted with complex questions about identity, human rights, and the role of religion in the pubic sphere. This Masters programme provides a comprehensive analysis of current ethical issues in a dynamic learning environment. It offers students an understanding of the evolving relationship between Church and State within modern societies, and its implications for the content of civil legislation and for the role of Catholic politicians. Students will also explore contemporary trends in globalization, issues in healthcare ethics, social justice and human rights concerns, as well as the ethics of media relations.

Programme of Study
The successful completion of six taught modules delivered over two years and a 15,000 word thesis on an agreed topic.

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirement is a primary degree in which Theology comprises at least an equal joint component. Candidates should have obtained at least Second Class Honours, Grade I overall, and Second Class Honours, Grade I in Theology. An interview will be part of the selection process.

The Faculty of Theology may also accept applicants whom it deems to have achieved an equivalent standard.

Students whose first language is not English will be required to satisfy the English language requirements.

Duration

2 years part-time
Lectures: One day per week

Careers or further progression

Possible career routes include:

• Lecturing (with additional qualifier courses it would serves as a bridge to doctoral studies in Moral Theology)

• Second Level teaching (following the successful completion of the undergraduate degree in Theology followed by the Professional Master of Education (PME)).

• Journalism.

• Pastoral work, Retreat work, Parish catechesis.

• Public/Private Sectors

• School/ Hospital Chaplaincy (For professional qualifications in chaplaincy additional courses are also a requirement).

• Career working with NGO's and other organisations working in the fields of development and social justice.

Further enquiries

St. Patrick's College
Maynooth
Co. Kildare
W23 TW77
+353 (0)1 708 3600
admissions@spcm.ie

Subjects taught

Content:

• Spirituality, Religion and Contemporary Healthcare Ethics
• Environmental Ethics and Social Justice
• Media Ethics
• Moral Theology: Foundations
• Re-Sourcing: Theology and Renewal in the Twentieth Century
• History of Christian Thought

Programme of Study: The course runs over a two-year cycle and consists of six taught modules delivered over four semesters, three modules per year; and a minor dissertation of 15,000 words. Classes will be held on Wednesdays. Cycle A is the first year of the programme in 2018-2019. Cycle B is the second year of the programme in 2019-2020 for students who began the course in 2018-2019. Cycle B will also be the first year of the programme for new entrants in 2019-2020.

Cycle B 2019-2020

PG 709 Re-Sourcing: Theology and Renewal in the 20th Century (Common Module)
(2019-2020)

PG 709 Re-Sourcing: Theology and Renewal in the 20th Century
PG 704 Healthcare Ethics and the Catholic Moral Tradition
(2019-2020)

PG 704 Healthcare Ethics and the Catholic Moral tradition
PG 428 Social Ethics and the Common Good
(2019-2020)

Dissertation
Thesis