Theology and Religious Studies
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Are you curious about the significance of religion in today’s society? Do you want to understand more about how we can form welcoming, just and sustainable communities?
The BA in Theology and Religious Studies at DCU offers the opportunity to reflect on religion in a complex world.
This honours degree is an exciting course for mature students (aged 23 or over) wishing to pursue the academic study of religion. You’ll explore the origins and development of some of the world’s major religions, along with the beliefs and practices that are central to these traditions.
You will also have the opportunity to study the Bible and other sacred texts, explore the importance of ethics in our personal, social and political lives, and reflect on the place of ecumenical and interreligious dialogue in the contemporary world.
The course caters for a broad range of backgrounds including those who wish to study theology and religion for personal enrichment as well as those who would like to study theology with a view to being more active in their local community.
It is particularly suited to mature students interested in areas like community work, parish ministry and liturgy, youth and young adult ministry, social justice engagement, ecumenical projects, dialogue with other faith communities, and education and school boards.
This degree also serves as a qualification for those wishing to pursue postgraduate study or research.
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"Ireland bases its tuition rates on residence (3 of the last 5 years living in the EU) despite whether you're an EU citizen or not. In other words, only those who have resided in an EU country 3 of the last 5 years are eligible for the discounted rates."
Application deadline for EU students is February 1.
Admissions Requirements
High school diploma including any honours subjects with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and Personal statement of 1,000 words maximum. Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.
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Dublin
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