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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.
Modules offered in 2025-26:
- Readings in Classical Theological Texts
- Jesus of Nazareth: Son, Christ, Word
- Violence and Grace in the Human Narrative
- First Words: Theology/ies of the Bible
- 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 M.Phil. in Christian Theology.
Scholarship applications for 2026-27 is now open. See Loyola Institute Scholarships here
Admission to this course is at graduate level. Applicants will normally hold a good honours degree (minimum 2.1) in theology from a recognised 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.
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.
Programme Administrator: Ms. Amanda Antunes: srpostgrad@tcd.ie
Course Tel(s): +353-1-8964772
Dr Fainche Ryan is the course Director of the M.Phil. and leads the team of academics who deliver the and can be contacted by email at faryan@tcd.ie.
Apply here to do one year full-time Postgraduate Diploma in Christian Theology .
EU Students
Postgraduate Diploma in Christian Theology (full-time) €6,910
Non-EU Students
Postgraduate Diploma in Christian Theology (full-time) €12,810
We recommend you read the following Trinity College Dublin links for all international students prior to arrival:
International Students handbook here
ISE 'Before you leave home' general information (updated by the school periodically).