Postgraduate Diploma in Christian Theology
This Programme enables participants to gain an in-depth knowledge of core issues in contemporary Christian theology. Students are introduced to historical scholarship and to rigorous contemporary theological investigation.
Students for the Postgraduate Diploma in Christian Theology study six modules. Students choose four core and two optional, elective modules. The course is taught over two semesters, September to April.
The four core modules are:
Elective Modules*
- Theology and the Arts
- Ministry and Church in a Challenging Era
Lectures are normally on Monday and Thursday evenings.
Students who have successfully completed the postgraduate diploma course may exit with an award of Postgraduate Diploma or progress immediately without collecting the award to the Masters. Students who exit with a postgraduate diploma also have the option to rescind it and return within five years to pursue the Masters course.
Entry requirements are as for the Postgraduate Diploma in Christian Theology.
Admissions Requirements
Admission to this course is at graduate level. Applicants will normally hold a good honours degree (minimum 2.1) in theology from a recognized university.
Applicants who have a primary degree in other disciplines will be considered.
Exceptional cases, where applicants do not fully meet the above criteria, but make a reasonable case for admissions otherwise, will be considered by the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Course Times
The course is delivered full-time over one year, between September and April, or part-time over two years.
Lectures will normally be held on Monday and Thursday evenings. Some elective modules may be held during the day.
Course Director and Further Information
Prof. Michael Kirwan, Director of the Loyola Institute is the course Director of the Postgraduate Diploma in Christian Theology and leads the team of academics who deliver the P.G.Dip. Prof. Kirwan can be contacted by email at kirwanm6@tcd.ie. Programme Administrator: Ms. Helen McMahon: srpostgrad@tcd.ie. Tel(s): +353-1-8964772.
How to Apply
Apply here to do one year full-time Postgraduate Diploma in Christian Theology.
Fees
EU Students
Postgraduate Diploma in Christian Theology (full-time) €6,910
Non-EU Students
Postgraduate Diploma in Christian Theology (full-time) €12,810
Pre-arrival Information for Dublin International Postgraduate Students
We recommend you read the following Trinity College Dublin links for all international students prior to arrival:
International Students handbook here