Pastoral Theology
This is an introductory programme for someone preparing for ministry leadership in the Church.
| Award Name | Diploma |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Pontifical University Maynooth |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma | Pontifical University Maynooth |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Candidates who have experience in parish-based or other pastoral ministry but do not hold a primary degree may be considered for entry.
They may be required to take courses in theology to qualify for admission.
Careers / Further progression
Pastoral Work
Chaplaincy
Catechesis & Faith Development
Sacramental Preparation Coordination
Further information
Course Start Date: September 2024
Application Deadline: 01st April 2024
For EU & those living on the island of Ireland (Late applications may be considered).
01st April 2024 For non EU
Applications are now open and can be made through www.pac.ie (Code - MU519)
If you have any queries please contact admissions@spcm.ie.
PLEASE NOTE: Application forms must be completed in full, and all documentation must be provided BEFORE an application can be considered. Applicants will not be called for interview if an application is incomplete.
Candidates whose first language is not English will be required to satisfy the English language requirement.
Successful individual and group interviews are an essential part of the selection process.
Description
It forms part of a person’s initial formation, preparing him/her for exercising the responsibilities of ministry, especially leadership in public prayer, pastoral care and spiritual accompaniment, and building and strengthening community. This includes acquiring specialised skills to teach in diverse settings, provide effective catechetical and faith formation, and exercise responsible stewardship of parish personnel and resources.
This level allows students to develop a specialised knowledge of theological principles as these relate to ministry practice. Students form an ability to integrate their learning from academic study and placement experiences in parish, school, and hospital settings, in order to establish a sense of ministerial identity and exercise appropriate judgment in ministry leadership.
The programme further prepares students to:
exercise appropriate judgment in planning;
take responsibility for forming a habit of reflective practice for ministry;
express an internalised personal worldview, achieving self-awareness as this relates to pastoral ministry;
interact effectively in a peer-support group setting;
identify and analyse different ministerial approaches and pastoral responses, to exercise appropriate ministry practice in a variety of contexts.
This diploma follows the same academic and placement schedules as the Higher Diploma in Pastoral Theology, and is awarded on the successful completion of one year’s full-time engagement.
Modules
Pastoral Practice 30 Credits
PT 430: Pastoral Practice
Prayer Leadership 7.5 Credits
PT 431: Prayer Leadership
Caring and Spiritual Accompaniment 5 Credits
PT 432: Caring and Spiritual Accompaniment in Community
Theology and Pastoral Ministry 7.5 Credits
PT 434: Theology and Pastoral Ministry
Organisational Leadership in Ministry Contexts 5 Credits
PT 435: Organisational Leadership in Ministry Contexts
Healthcare Chaplaincy: Ministry of Presence and Visitation 2.5 Credits
PT 437: Healthcare Chaplaincy: Ministry of Presence and Visitation
Educational Chaplaincy: Ministry of Catechesis and Faith Formation 2.5 Credits
PT 438: Educational Chaplaincy: Ministry of Catechesis and Faith Formation
CPE
Qualifier for Pastoral Practice
Clinical Pastoral Education
For Undergraduate queries: email admissions@spcm.ie.