Master of Theology in Healthcare Chaplaincy
A two-year professional master's degree in healthcare chaplaincy and theology.
Best for:Best for theology graduates with ministry experience seeking professional qualification in healthcare chaplaincy.
Overview
The Master's Degree in Theology (Healthcare Chaplaincy) is a two-year full-time or part-time professional programme offered by St Patrick's Pontifical University Maynooth. The curriculum is worth 120 ECTS credits and is designed to prepare candidates for ministry and chaplaincy practice within healthcare settings. Applicants must meet rigorous academic and experiential prerequisites, including prior theological study and ministry experience. The selection process involves both individual and group interviews.
What you'll do
- Complete 120 ECTS credits of coursework over two years full-time or equivalent part-time
- Engage in academic study focusing on healthcare chaplaincy and pastoral theology
- Participate in practical ministry and clinical placement components as required by the programme
- Fulfill all assessment criteria and complete a thesis or professional project
Requirements
Degree required: Primary degree in which Theology comprises at least an equal joint component (Second Class Honours Grade I overall and in Theology, or equivalent)
Degree offered: Master of Theology (MTh)
Language: English; applicants whose first language is not English must satisfy the English language requirement
Instruction: English
- Primary degree with a substantial theology component achieving Second Class Honours Grade I
- Significant prior experience in ministry practice
- Ability to successfully pass individual and group admissions interviews
- Open to EU and non-EU applicants with appropriate deadlines
- Must hold a recognized primary degree meeting the theological component threshold
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How to apply
Deadline: 30th April
Complete the application form in full and submit all required supporting documentation before the stated deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered and applicants will not be called for interview. Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in individual and group interviews.
- Application form
- Degree transcripts
- Proof of English language proficiency where applicable
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