The M.Phil. in Christian Theology enables participants to gain an in-depth knowledge of core issues in contemporary Christian theology. Whether your background is as a graduate in theology or other related disciplines, the course offers a structured programme of study at an advanced level.

 

Students are introduced to historical scholarship and to rigorous contemporary theological investigation. A written dissertation is a key part of the course. This enables participants to engage in advanced study of a particular topic of interest in the field. In the process of writing, participants are offered one-to-one academic supervision.

 

Scholarships are available for both the M.Phil. in Christian Theology and for postgraduate research degrees. See details of scholarship here: Scholarships - The Loyola Institute - Trinity College Dublin (tcd.ie)

Is This Course For Me?

For graduates in theology (or other related disciplines), this M.Phil. offers study at an advanced level.

 

For those who have an interest in theological questions, this degree will help them become better informed and more articulate in Christian theology.

 

For chaplains, pastoral workers, and others already engaged in Church ministry, this Masters will serve as an ideal opportunity for further in-depth reading, writing and study of the core disciplines of theology, in a way that furthers professional development.

 

While the M.Phil. is designed to be complete in itself, it can serve as preparation for those wishing to proceed to further research in the field.

 

Career Opportunities

For teachers of religious education, this course provides an excellent opportunity to explore theological issues at a deeper level, so benefiting them and their students. While the M.Phil. is designed to be complete in itself, it can serve as preparation for those waiting to proceed to further reserach in the field. Students will learn research skills, as well as analytic, written, and verbal communication skills that are highly valued and effective in a variety of careers.