Theology
The course programme introduces you to a comprehensive study of the biblical sources of Christianity as well as its history, and its doctrinal, ethical and pastoral aspects, including its relations to economics, politics, culture and biotechnology. As a prospective student, it is recommended that you would have a good grounding for the teaching of religion at secondary school level or to exercise certain forms of pastoral ministry and community work. This course is ideal if you wish to prepare for further specialised training in Theology, or would like to relate faith to your own work, professional or social responsibilities. Coupled with the study of philosophy or physics or mathematics, this interrelating area will give you a more refined understanding of Theology through your capacity for analytical and critical thought. You may have the chance to demonstrate your knowledge on the subject by carrying out a research-based dissertation of your choice.
Communication and Academic Skills Programme
The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.
Theology
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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FDT1100 | Philosophical Foundations of Theology | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
PSY1610 | Major Paradigms in Psychology: The Psychoanalytic and Humanistic Paradigms, and Behaviourism | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
THL1001 | Introduction to Theology | 10 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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FDT1020 | The Mystery of Christ | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
FDT1060 | Vatican 2: Vision and Paradigms | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
HPA1100 | Early Christian History | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
PLC1400 | The Pastoral Context: Sociological Considerations | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
SHG1010 | Biblical Inspiration and Interpretation | 2 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
THL1560 | Introduction to Judaism | 2 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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SHG1120 | Biblical Greek | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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FDT2310 | A Christian Understanding of God | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
MRT1020 | Catholic Social Teaching | 2 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
MRT2010 | Principles of Moral Theology | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
SHG3050 | The Synoptic Gospels | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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FDT3000 | Reason, Faith and Revelation | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
MRT3330 | Theology, Sexuality and Marriage | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
SHG2050 | Johannine Literature | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
SHG2760 | Pauline Writings and Acts of the Apostles | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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SHG1110 | Biblical Hebrew | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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FDT3160 | Christian Anthropology | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
FDT3670 | The Sacraments: Theological and Pastoral Aspects | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
MRT3330 | Theology, Sexuality and Marriage | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
PLC2400 | Media Literacy for Pastoral Praxis | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
PLC2822 | Religion: Psychological and Sociological Aspects | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
SHG2160 | Pentateuch and Historical Books | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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FDT3060 | Aspects of Christology and Mariology | 6 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
MRT3340 | Bioethics | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
SHG2260 | Prophetic, Apocalyptic and Wisdom Literature | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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Philosophy
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Semester 1 | |||||
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PHI1001 | History of Philosophy: (a) Ancient Philosophy and (b) Medieval Philosophy | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
PHI1014 | Political Philosophy | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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PHI1006 | History of Philosophy: (a) Modern Philosophy and (b) Contemporary Philosophy | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
PHI1017 | Ethics | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
PHI1024 | Epistemology | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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PHI2053 | Women in Philosophy | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PHI2120 | Metaphysics 1: Ontology | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PHI3045 | Contemporary Analytic Philosophy | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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PHI2001 | Logic | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
PHI2121 | Philosophy of Language | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PHI2123 | Metaphysics 2: Natural Theology and Atheism | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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PHI2005 | Philosophy of Religion | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
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PHI2039 | Doing Philosophy in the Islamic World | 4 ECTS   | (NC)   | ||
PHI3028 | Philosophy of the Media | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PHI3049 | Selected Readings in Philosophy | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
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This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Bachelors of Arts (Hons) in Theology under the auspices of the Faculty of Theology.