MA in Chaplaincy Studies and Pastoral Work

**1 Year Full-time** 

On Campus MDI (Only)

MA in Chplaincy Studies and Pastoral Work Course Brochure 2011

**2 Year Part-time**

On Campus MDI and available in our Outreach Centre in Mallow, Cork

(Mallow Outreach: Lectures take place Monday evenings & 8 Weekends in Mallow and MDI)

Interested in:

  • Primary Schools
  • Post-Primary Schools
  • Third Level Institutes
  • Prisons / Young Offenders
  • Parish Communities
  • Youth and Young Adult Groups
  • Community / Voluntary Sector

The MA in Chaplaincy Studies and Pastoral Work course provides the academic, pastoral, spiritual, personal and professional development for those already working or wishing to work in the above contexts who seek to enrich their skills in the areas of Faith Development, Chaplaincy and Chaplaincy Coordination.

Flexible Scheduling: 1 Year Full-time / 2 Year Part-time

This Chaplaincy course is offered on a full-time and part-time basis.

Full-time (MDI): Classes take place in MDI on 1 afternoon/evening and 1 day per week and 8 Saturdays throughout the academic year
Part-time (MDI): Classes take place in MDI on Monday evenings and on 8 Saturdays throughout the academic year.
Part-time (Mallow): Classes take place in Mallow on Monday evenings and on 8 Saturdays/weekends throughout the academic year in Mallow and MDI.

Modules (offered cyclically)

Participants who wish to obtain a Master's Award must take the following academic and professional taught modules:

  • The Theology of Ministry (10 ECTS Credits)
  • Cultural Discernment and Pastoral Work (10 ECTS Credits)
  • Spirituality and Ritual in Context (10 ECTS Credits)
  • Foundations in the Theory and Practice of Spiritual Accompaniment, Counselling Skills and Pastoral Skills (10 ECTS Credits)
  • Personal and Professional Development and Supervision (2 Modules, 20 ECTS Credits)

In addition, participants will complete a Research Module (30 ECTS Credits), which includes a minor thesis.

Module Descriptors

For a full list of module descriptors and learning outcomes please visit http://courses.materdei.ie and click 'Courses in Chaplaincy (Education, Religious Education and Theology)'.

Chaplaincy Video

MDI's Barrie Mc Entee speaks about the MA in Chaplaincy Studies & Pastoral Work programme and his role as a third level chaplain

Continuing Professional Development and Placement
 

Full-time (MDI Only):

The Professional Development module includes an on-going placement as a student chaplain either in a primary school, post-primary school, a prison, a third level institute, a parish community or a youth / young adult group. The placement involves18-20 hours per week over the 24 weeks of the academic year and must be arranged prior to Admission to the programme.

Part-time (MDI / Mallow Outreach):

The Professional Development module includes an on-going placement as a student chaplain either in a primary school, post-primary school, a prison, a third level institute, a parish community or a youth / young adult group. The placement should be between 4-6 hours per week over 2 years and must be arranged prior to Admission to the programme.

Awards

Successful completion of the programme leads to the award Master of Arts in Chaplaincy Studies and Pastoral Work (90 ECTS Credits = 6 modules + minor thesis).

It is also possible to exit with a Graduate Diploma in Chaplaincy Studies and Pastoral Work (60 ECTS Credits = 6 modules).

Application

Further information and application forms are available from Admissions. You can contact us by:

Programme Coordinator

Further information is available from:

Dr. PJ Sexton (Head of School of Education)

Mary Coffey

Fees and Grants

The full-time fee for the academic year 2011/12 is €5,990.  The part-time fees for the academic year 2011/2012 (year 1) is €2,994 and will increase modestly in the subsequent year. Non-EU fees are double the EU fees. At the time of writing, current economic climate permitting, both the full-time and the part-time programmes are recognized for income-tax relief. The full-time programme qualifies for the Higher Education Grants Scheme under the usual conditions of eligibility.

Entry Requirements

  • Stained Glass WindowThe general criteria for entry to this taught postgraduate programme is a good honours primary degree or equivalent.
  • Applicants must be successful at a pre-admission interview.
  • Part-time applicants must be able to demonstrate relevant pastoral experience.
  • Applicants must have completed a minimum of sixty ECTS credits in the area of foundational Theology or equivalent.
  • Applicants must have secured a suitable placement.
  • Students who do not meet the normal criteria may be considered for a place on the programme on the basis of their work experience and other relevant educational achievements.
  • Applicants seeking Accreditation of Prior (Certified) Learning (APL) for the purposes of entry, module exemptions, or advanced entry, or applicants seeking Accreditation of Prior Experiental Learning (APEL) for the purposes of entry or module exemptions will also be considered.

Application

To apply for a place on the 1 year full-time programme please download the application form and placement form.

To apply for a place on the 2 year part-time programme please download the application form and placement form.

Alternatively contact Admissions by:

The closing date for applications is 12th April 2012. Full-time and Part-time places are limited. 

Interview Dates

Interview dates will be announced shortly.

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