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Did you know?
n
Trinity College’s School of Psychology was ranked in
the top ten Schools of Psychology in Europe in the QS
World University Rankings 2011. As well as offering
high-quality teaching, the School of Psychology
collaborates with a number of other disciplines through
the Children’s Research Centre, Neuroscience
Institute, Centre for Global Health, and the Centre
for Innovative Human Systems (all based on Trinity
College’s campus).
Students are encouraged to
become actively involved in our ongoing research,
particularly in the third and fourth years of College.
See
Psychology degree and
professional qualifications
The single honor degree and the TSM degree (where the
student majors in Psychology) both confer eligibility for graduate
membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland. TSM students
for whom Psychology is the minor subject (studied for only three
years) are not eligible for graduate membership of the society.
Progression into the profession of psychology, however, requires
further training at postgraduate level. For example, clinical
and counselling psychology typically lasts for 3 years, health
psychology for 2 years and occupational psychology for 1 year.
Further information
Tel: + 353 1 896 1886
Catholic theological
studies
COURSE CODES:
PLACES 2012:
POINTS 2011:
DEGREE AWARDED:
TR030
15
n/a
B.A.
See also:
TR001:
Jewish and Islamic civilisations, page 86
TR008/001: World religions and theology, page 107
Course overview
Theology is a fascinating and vital subject that challenges
those who study it to think critically about God, human
existence, the world we live in and the role of religion in our
lives. Catholic theological studies is designed to provide
students with knowledge of the Catholic theological, intellectual
and cultural tradition and the critical issues that arise in
the study of its origins, formative periods, and foundational
documents. Students will be provided with the skills and ethical
understanding to participate in current debates about the place
of the Catholic intellectual tradition in a globalised world.
Is this the right course for you?
If you have interest in some of the most profound questions
concerning God and humanity this is the course for you. If you
seek a sophisticated engagement with Catholic intellectual,
ethical and cultural traditions in dialogue with peoples of
other living faiths, this is certainly the course for you. If you
are interested in analysing the moral, religious and political
questions lying at the heart of our culture, you will find this a
stimulating and challenging course.
Course content
In the first year students are introduced to the variety of
disciplines that make up Catholic theological studies. These
include, amongst others, Biblical studies (Hebrew Bible and
the New Testament), theological ethics and liturgical theology.
There is also an introduction to philosophy and to the many
different academic approaches to the study of religion today. In
the second and third year students engage in a progressively
deeper study of the subject matter of these disciplines. A study
of the cultural expressions of Catholic Christianity through
the ages is a significant theme. The possibility of language
studies in Latin, Greek or Hebrew is offered. In the fourth year
students have options for the study of advanced topics in these
disciplines and are given appropriate guidance in writing a
research dissertation.
Assessment
Assessment will be by 1,500 word essays, in-course tests and
annual examinations.
