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Degree - Honours Bachelor

Theology

St. Patrick's Pontifical University
St. Patrick's Pontifical University
Course Code
MU002
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
3 Years
Attendence
Full Time
CAO Points 2022
326
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Course Summary

The BTh is an immersion into the Christian intellectual tradition. Academically rigorous and intellectually engaging, this three-year full time degree provides students with a holistic formation in theology, especially within the Catholic theological tradition.

Learners delve into all major theological subdisciplines, including but not limited to the study of Scripture, moral theology or ethics, and systematic theology. Students receive a grounding in philosophy, languages, and the history of Christian thought and culture.

College Link

College Link > MU002 - Theology

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)


Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

* Time abroad utilising this language

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.

Entry Requirements

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To view Mature Entry requirements, or alternative requirements, please visit Qualifax or the Colleges' website

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QQI / FET Links

PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.

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Note: Information for 2023 Entry
Award Code Award Title
5M0528 Media Production
5M0529 Software Development
5M0536 Computer Systems and Networks
5M0828 eBusiness
5M1761 Intellectual Disability Practice
5M18294 Office Informatics
5M18518 Media Production
5M18519 Film and Television Production
5M1995 Graphic Design
5M1997 Office Administration
5M2009 Early Childhood Care and Education
5M2011 Music
5M20599 Music
5M2067 Information Processing
5M2069 Marketing
5M2073 Language and European Studies
5M2102 Business Studies
5M2110 Security Studies
5M2111 International Trade
5M2146 Multimedia Production
5M2149 Sound Production
5M2154 Cultural and Heritage Studies
5M2155 Creative Media
5M2181 Applied Social Studies
5M2464 Journalism
5M2468 Business Administration
5M2786 Community Care
5M3050 Community Development
5M3114 General Studies
5M3371 Horsemanship
5M3635 Education and Training
5M3782 Health Service Skills
5M3789 Legal Studies
5M3807 Laboratory Techniques
5M3865 Fashion Design
5M4339 Healthcare Support
5M4349 Nursing Studies
5M4468 Community Health Services
5M4511 Radio Production
5M4732 Youth Work
5M5010 Construction Technology
5M5011 Tourism with Business
5M5028 Applied Ecology
5M5048 Creative Media
5M5146 Sports, Recreation and Exercise
5M5158 Film and Television Production
5M5162 Media Engineering
5M5163 Theatre Performance
5M5267 Food Science
6M0691 Software Development
6M0695 Computer Systems and Networks
6M18534 Film and Television Production
6M2007 Early Childhood Care and Education
6M20602 Music
6M20866 Accounting
6M2115 Supervisory Management for Manufacturing
6M2218 Social and Vocational Integration
6M2263 Inclusive Education and Training
6M3115 Information, Advice and Advocacy
6M3566 Drama
6M3618 Arts Administration
6M3674 Community Development
6M4587 Management
6M4749 Leisure Facility Supervisory Management
6M4978 Health Services Supervisory Management Skills
6M4985 Business
6M5012 Tourism with Business
6M5013 Administration
6M5014 International Contact Centre Service
6M5128 Classical Acting
6M5130 Media Production
6M5132 Multimedia
6M5147 Sports, Recreation and Exercise
6M5149 Broadcasting
6M5159 Film and Television Production
6M5545 Cartoon Animation

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The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Social

The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.

Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.

Career Progression

The study of theology affords graduates a range of employment opportunities. Like other areas of study, graduates of theology develop skills that transferable to a number of different areas. Graduates of the BTh specifically gain a unique insight into the development of theological and ethical ideas, and their consequences.

Hence, typical careers among graduates are found within humanitarian, philanthropic, religious or other nonprofit, charitable organizations, where critical thinking, ethical perspectives, and interdisciplinarity are valued.

Further Research

College Link > MU002 - Theology

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

Qualifax
Qualifax Course Page

Qualifax is the National Learners Database. (Note: Link not always available)

DISCLAIMER: These links are to official sources of information for this course - we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

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