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Pontifjcal University St Patricks College, Maynooth Sandra P . Norgrove Overview Why go to College? Why go to College? Choosing a course Choosing a course CAO Application CAO Application Location / Transport / Sports
St Patrick’s College, Maynooth
Sandra P . Norgrove
Why go to College? Why go to College?
Choosing a course Choosing a course
CAO Application CAO Application
Location / Transport / Sports Facilities Location / Transport / Sports Facilities
What is Theology? What is Theology?
Entry Requirements / Accommodation Entry Requirements / Accommodation
Careers for Theology Graduates Careers for Theology Graduates
1795 – Foundation of Maynooth College
1795 – Foundation of Maynooth College
1966 – First lay students admitted to
1966 – First lay students admitted to the College the College
1997 – Universities Act passed
1997 – Universities Act passed
(creation of NUIM - St Patrick’s College, Maynooth (creation of NUIM - St Patrick’s College, Maynooth (SPCM) and NUIM are now separate universities) (SPCM) and NUIM are now separate universities)
NUIM & SPCM share the same campus
NUIM & SPCM share the same campus
The Campus is divided into North & South
The Campus is divided into North & South
Both universities share the same
Both universities share the same facilities facilities
Maynooth is approximately Maynooth is approximately 25km west of Dublin city centre 25km west of Dublin city centre
It is situated in North County Kildare It is situated in North County Kildare
DUBLIN CITY TRANSPORT: DUBLIN CITY TRANSPORT:
BUSES: BUSES: 66 / 67 Maynooth – Dublin 66 / 67 Maynooth – Dublin
TRAIN: TRAIN: Maynooth - Dublin (Pearse St) Maynooth - Dublin (Pearse St)
Streamline Coaches run a
(Route: Cavan, Virginia, Kells, Navan,
(Route: Cavan, Virginia, Kells, Navan, Dunshaughlin, Dunboyne, Maynooth) Dunshaughlin, Dunboyne, Maynooth)
www.streamlinecoaches.ie
www.streamlinecoaches.ie
Tel: 049 4330281
Tel: 049 4330281
Career
Quality of your degree is important to employers
Education for its
Approximately 50% of employers seek graduates of any discipline
…
You always have choice
It’s never too late to
CLOSING DATES: CLOSING DATES:
Rational
Rational refmection on the world, on God refmection on the world, on God and on human life. and on human life.
There’s something bigger in the universe.
There’s something bigger in the universe.
Wholeness to human life
Wholeness to human life
Truth
Truth
More to life than meets the eye.
More to life than meets the eye.
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Three main areas of study: Three main areas of study:
SCRIPTURE SCRIPTURE MORAL THEOLOGY MORAL THEOLOGY SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
Examines the Bible
A library in itself
Interpretation of the texts
Live to the full
Still relevant to us today
Story of Humanity
Ethics Ethics
Values in life Values in life
Moral dilemmas Moral dilemmas
Human Rights Human Rights
Just War Theory Just War Theory
Death Penalty Death Penalty
Development of doctrines Development of doctrines
What do we believe? What do we believe?
Revelation / Creation Revelation / Creation
Attempts to understand the mystery of God and the mystery Attempts to understand the mystery of God and the mystery
It is reasonable to believe It is reasonable to believe
CAO Course Code: MU001
Students study Theology and Students study Theology and Two Two Arts Subjects: Arts Subjects:
THEOLOGY studied in the Pontifjcal University / ARTS Subjects studied in NUI Maynooth. THEOLOGY studied in the Pontifjcal University / ARTS Subjects studied in NUI Maynooth.
1. 1. Law*, Philosophy. Law*, Philosophy. 2. 2. Geography, German. Geography, German. 3. 3. Business, Greek, History, Statistics Business, Greek, History, Statistics (only in third year),
(only in third year),
4. 4. English, International Development, Mathematical English, International Development, Mathematical Studies ( Studies (OB3 or HD3 Maths required
OB3 or HD3 Maths required), Politics.
), Politics. 5. 5. Anthropology, Nua-Ghaeilge Anthropology, Nua-Ghaeilge (HC3 Irish required).
(HC3 Irish required).
6. 6. Economics, Finance, Latin. Economics, Finance, Latin. 7. 7. Computer Science Computer Science (OB3/HD3 Maths required),
(OB3/HD3 Maths required), Music
Music (HC3
(HC3 required), required), Sociology, Spanish
Sociology, Spanish (available at beginner and
(available at beginner and intermediate levels). intermediate levels).
* Students taking Law as an Arts subject * Students taking Law as an Arts subject must must achieve a minimum of achieve a minimum of 50% in the Law examinations in fjrst year to progress into second year. 50% in the Law examinations in fjrst year to progress into second year. *BATh degree (Law and Theology) is *BATh degree (Law and Theology) is not recognised by the King’s Inns not recognised by the King’s Inns
CAO Course Code: MU002
Students study Theology in depth. Students study Theology in depth.
Topics include: Topics include:
Ethical Dilemmas
Ethical Dilemmas
Human Rights
Human Rights
Creation and Grace
Creation and Grace
Philosophy
Philosophy
Canon Law
Canon Law
Christian Faith and Contemporary Culture
Christian Faith and Contemporary Culture
Religious Education in Secondary Schools
Religious Education in Secondary Schools
Minimum Entry Requirements:
Subjects Grades
(May be different for other courses/universities)
6 subjects = points:
Matriculation subjects:
English Irish Language
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2 HC3 4 OD3
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2013: 2013:
Theology and Arts Theology and Arts 310 310
(BATh – MU001) (BATh – MU001)
Theology Theology 325 325
(BTh – MU002) (BTh – MU002)
Scholarship
Scholarship
500 points or more = €1000 500 points or more = €1000
HEAR – Higher Education Access Route
HEAR – Higher Education Access Route
DARE – Disability Access Route to
DARE – Disability Access Route to Education Education
Erasmus
Erasmus
Study abroad Study abroad 4 years in total 4 years in total BATh International award BATh International award
2013-2014 Rates: 2013-2014 Rates:
On-Campus accommodation:
On-Campus accommodation: € €92 - €110 per week 92 - €110 per week
Family-type accommodation (includes
Family-type accommodation (includes meals): meals): € €115 - €142 per week (5 or 7 days) 115 - €142 per week (5 or 7 days)
Self-Catering (with family
Self-Catering (with family): ): € €80 – €86 per week 80 – €86 per week
House-Sharing:
House-Sharing: € €65 - €110 per week 65 - €110 per week
Student Hostels
Student Hostels
Aikido
Archery
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Canoe and Kayak
Dance
Equestrian
Fencing
Freestyle Martial Arts
GAA
Golf
Hockey
Judo
Juggling
Karate
Kung Fu
Ladies Basketball
Ladies Rugby
Ladies Soccer
Outdoor Pursuits
Rowing
Rugby
Self Defense
Snooker and Billiards
Soccer
Sport Karate
Swimming and Water polo
Trampolining
Volleyball
Boxing
Cumann na mBan
Camogie
Handball
Cumann Peile
Cumann Iomaniochta
Alternative Music
Amnesty
Art Craft and Design
Astro 2
Biology
Celtic Studies
Christian Union
Comedy
Cuallacht Com Chille
Drama
Economics and Finance
Fianna Fail
Film
Photographic
Psychology
Sinn Fein
The Blues Soc.
Tonic
Trad Music
Vincent De Paul
YCS
Young Fine Gael
Young Greens
History
Maths
Media
Dance
Sociology
Post Grad
Mundo Latino
INDOOR:
INDOOR:
Swimming Pool Fitness Centre Free weights room / Snooker room
OUTDOOR
OUTDOOR
Five playing fjelds on south campus Soccer, rugby and fmoodlit GAA pitch T
ennis courts
Canoe Club boathouse
Balance - Study / Social / Sleep! Balance - Study / Social / Sleep!
You are responsible – essay deadlines You are responsible – essay deadlines
Continuous Assessment Continuous Assessment (25%)
(25%)
Lectures / Tutorials Lectures / Tutorials
Semesterisation Semesterisation
Examinations Examinations
Your lecturers want you to pass Your lecturers want you to pass
Mentor Mentor
Chaplain / Counsellor Chaplain / Counsellor
Academic Advisor Academic Advisor
Access / Disability Offjce Access / Disability Offjce
Medical Centre Medical Centre
Career Development Centre Career Development Centre
Teaching School Chaplaincy Hospital Chaplaincy Communications Public / Private sectors Publishing / Journalism Social Services Marketing Careers Information
Encourages a positive outlook on life Encourages a positive outlook on life
Highly recognised qualifjcation Highly recognised qualifjcation
Fascinating and interesting course Fascinating and interesting course
Rewarding and fulfjlling experience Rewarding and fulfjlling experience
OPEN DAYS: OPEN DAYS: Last Friday and Saturday in November annually Last Friday and Saturday in November annually (same dates and venue as N.U.I.M.) (same dates and venue as N.U.I.M.)
Also one Saturday in April and one Also one Saturday in April and one Saturday in June Saturday in June
REvision/Seminar Day in October for students taking Religion in REvision/Seminar Day in October for students taking Religion in the Leaving Cert the Leaving Cert