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Welcome to the Loyola Institute, Trinity College Dublin. We are a small, student-friendly department offering postgraduate programmes both taught and by research in Theology in the Catholic tradition.
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Winter 2023-24 Newsletter
Our Latest Loyola Institute Newsletter is now out. Read it here
‘How modern vendettas compare with blood vengeance in the age of King David’
Congratulations to Prof. David Shepherd, Professor in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, Trinity College Dublin, who has recently published ( February 19, 2024 ) in The Conversation Newsletter - Academic rigour, journalistic flair. To read his article follow the attached link.
Interested in Studying Theology?
Join us online on Tuesday 20th February at 6pm to hear about opportunities to study Christian Theology (MPhil; PGrad Diploma; PGrad Certificate) at the Loyola Institute, Trinity College Dublin. You will meet teaching staff Dr Fáinche Ryan and Dr Michael Kirwan, learn about scholarship opportunities, and hear from some of our current students. There will also be the opportunity to get any questions you may have addressed. Looking forward to seeing you on the 20th! Please sign-up to the webinar: https://forms.office.com/e/XBx7w9Lqr3
The Indefectibility of the Apostolic See: Was the Idea of a Heretical Pope Formally Excluded at the First Vatican Council?
Congratulations to Emmett O‘Regan, a doctoral student here at the Loyola Institute, Trinity College Dublin on the publication of his article in Theological Studies, a prestigious periodical in the world of theology. His doctoral work considers the possibilities, and dangers, of public dissent in the church; with particular focus on the possibility of a heretical pope and how best to understand ecclesial teaching on infallibility. This article is based on his doctoral work and can be read here. Emmett is a recipient of an Irish Research Council scholarship.