Divinity (B.D.)
- Duration: 5 Year(s) Part Time
- Admission Requirements: See bottom of this page
- Closing Date: 31st March 2013
- Course Coordinator(s): Professor Maureen Junker-Kenny
- Course Email(s): jwelch@tcd.ie
- Course Tel(s): +353-1-896 1297
- Course Url: www.tcd.ie/religions-theology-ecumenics
Course Details
The degree of Bachelor in Divinity is a higher degree awarded on the basis of examination and thesis. Appropriately qualified candidates, accepted for the degree must complete an examination in eight papers and a thesis of 40,000 words within five years. Candidates study independently for the examination, but may obtain advice and a bibliography on each subject from Religions and Theological Studies.Admission Requirements
To be admitted on to the B.D. register, a candidate must: 1. hold a degree in Theology from the University of Dublin, or other university approved by the University Council; or 2. hold a degree in any subject from the University of Dublin or other university approved by the University Council and a Divinity Testimonium or a Professional Diploma in Theology from the University of Dublin; or 3. hold a degree in any subject from the University of Dublin or other university approved by the University Council and pass a qualifying examination. Details of the qualifying examination may be obtained from the Dean of Graduate Studies.