Courses
Diploma in Pastoral Liturgy and Higher Diploma in Pastoral Liturgy
The one-year programme in liturgy, conducted by the National Centre for Liturgy, offers candidates the opportunity to study liturgy under its theological, historical, spiritual and pastoral aspects. It is planned to meet the needs of people for their future or continued work in liturgy at parish, community or diocesan level.
Admission Requirements: Diploma in Pastoral Liturgy Admission to the course in normally confined to those who have a basic academic qualification at second level and have completed two years of third level professional studies or two years of pastoral experience. Higher Diploma in Pastoral Liturgy A primary degree in theology, or with a major theology component is required. Students with a degree without a theological component or with a professional diploma or equivalent qualification may be admitted if they have experience in parish or liturgical ministry. They may be required to take extra courses in theology, and to take an oral examination while studying for the Higher Diploma in Pastoral Liturgy. Programme of Study The course is a taught programme through lectures, workshops and practical sessions. Tutorial assistance is available to students and this can enable them to concentrate on particular aspects of liturgy. The main areas of study include: theology and practice of liturgy, eucharist, sacraments, liturgy and time, prayer and liturgy spirituality, human communication in liturgy, music. Complementary courses include: The Bible in Worship, Early Christian Worship, Eastern Rites, Church Art and Architecture, Ministry, Liturgy and Culture, Liturgy and Pastoral Care. Students for the Higher Diploma in Pastoral Liturgy take guided reading courses in the main courses of study. They are required to take part in two seminars on pastoral liturgy and liturgical theology.
Master's Degree in Theology with specialisation in Liturgy
The programme of the Master's Degree in Theology (MTh) is conducted by the Faculty of Theology and offers candidates the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of Theology through more specialised study, personal work and research. A student may specialise in Liturgy. Admission Requirements The minimum entry requirement for the MTh programme is a primary degree with Theology comprising at least an equal joint component. Candidates should normally have obtained at least Second Class Honours, Grade II overall and Second Class Honours, Grade II in Theology. The Faculty of Theology may also accept applicants who, it deems, have achieved an equivalent standard. Where an applicant's qualifications are insufficient for admission to the MTh a Qualifying Programme and Examination may be provided. Programme of Study The candidate audits the Liturgy course work for the Higher Diploma in Pastoral Liturgy conducted by the National Centre for Liturgy. The candidate then studies under direction three courses on liturgical theology, sacramental theology and pastoral liturgy. These three courses are normally undertaken in the first semester of the second year. Minor Thesis The candidate is required to submit a minor thesis of ca. 25,000-30,000 words on an approved topic. For further information contact: Rev. Patrick Jones, Course Director, National Centre for Liturgy, St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, Co. Kildare Tel (01) 708 3478 Fax (01) 708 3477 e-mail Patrick.Jones@may.ie
Diploma in Church Music at Maynooth
Diploma in Arts (Church Music) is a part-time course offered by the Department of Music, NUI Maynooth. It is conducted in association with the National Centre for Liturgy. For further information see www.may.ie/academic for access to the Department of Music, NUIM or contact Professor Gerard Gillen, Department of Music, NUIM, Maynooth, Co Kildare. Contact information: The Pontifical University Office, St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Tel (01) 708 3600/708 3890 Fax (01) 708 3441