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.
