Pontifical University St Patrick s College, Maynooth Sandra P. Norgrove
Overview Why go to College? Choosing a course CAO Application Location / Transport / Sports Facilities What is Theology? Entry Requirements / Accommodation Careers for Theology Graduates
Brief History 1795 Foundation of Maynooth College 1966 First lay students admitted to the College 1997 Universities Act passed (creation of NUIM - St Patrick s College, Maynooth (SPCM) and NUIM are now separate universities)
The University Campus NUIM & SPCM share the same campus The Campus is divided into North & South Both universities share the same facilities - Library - Sports Facilities - Swimming pool - Computer annexes - On-Campus accommodation
LOCATION Maynooth is approximately 25km west of Dublin city centre It is situated in North County Kildare
Transport DUBLIN CITY TRANSPORT: BUSES: 66 / 67 Maynooth Dublin TRAIN: Maynooth - Dublin (Pearse St)
Transport Streamline Coaches run a daily bus service from Kells to Maynooth (Route: Cavan, Virginia, Kells, Navan, Dunshaughlin, Dunboyne, Maynooth) www.streamlinecoaches.ie Tel: 049 4330281
Why go to College? Career Approximately 50% of employers seek graduates of any discipline Quality of your degree is important to employers Education for its own sake
Deciding what to do next You always have choice It s never too late to learn
Choosing a course MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION Research Open Days / Careers Fairs Choose a course that s right for YOU
Remember CLOSING DATES: Application: 1 Feb Late application: 1 May Change of mind: 1 July
What is Theology?
What is Theology? Rational reflection on the world, on God and on human life. There s something bigger in the universe. Wholeness to human life Truth More to life than meets the eye.
Theology is: Faith seeking understanding
Theology consists of Three main areas of study: SCRIPTURE MORAL THEOLOGY SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
Scripture Examines the Bible A library in itself Interpretation of the texts Live to the full Still relevant to us today Story of Humanity
Moral Theology Ethics Values in life Moral dilemmas Human Rights Just War Theory Death Penalty
Systematic Theology Development of doctrines What do we believe? Revelation / Creation Attempts to understand the mystery of God and the mystery of ourselves It is reasonable to believe
BA in Theology & Arts (BATh) CAO Course Code: MU001 Students study Theology and Two Arts Subjects: THEOLOGY studied in the Pontifical University / ARTS Subjects studied in NUI Maynooth. 1. Law*, Philosophy. 2. Geography, German. 3. Business, Greek, History, Statistics (only in third year), 4. English, International Development, Mathematical Studies (OB3( or HD3 Maths required), Politics. 5. Anthropology, Nua-Ghaeilge (HC3 Irish required). 6. Economics, Finance, Latin. 7. Computer Science (OB3/HD3 Maths required), Music (HC3 required), Sociology, Spanish (available at beginner and intermediate levels). * Students taking Law as an Arts subject must achieve a minimum of 50% in the Law examinations in first year to progress into second year. *BATh degree (Law and Theology) is not recognised by the King s Inns
BA in Theology (BTh) CAO Course Code: MU002 Students study Theology in depth. Topics include: Ethical Dilemmas Human Rights Creation and Grace Philosophy Canon Law Christian Faith and Contemporary Culture Religious Education in Secondary Schools
Matriculation Requirements
Matriculation Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements: Subjects Grades (May be different for other courses/universities) 6 subjects = points: Matriculation subjects: English Irish Language ******************* 2 HC3 4 OD3 *******************
Points 2013: Theology and Arts 310 (BATh MU001) Theology 325 (BTh MU002)
Schemes Scholarship 500 points or more = 1000 HEAR Higher Education Access Route DARE Disability Access Route to Education Erasmus Study abroad 4 years in total BATh International award
Accommodation 2013-2014 Rates: On-Campus accommodation: 92-110 per week Family-type accommodation (includes meals): 115-142 per week (5 or 7 days) Self-Catering (with family): 80 86 per week House-Sharing: 65-110 per week Student Hostels
Clubs 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
Societies 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
Sports Facilities INDOOR: Swimming Pool Fitness Centre Free weights room / Snooker room OUTDOOR Five playing fields on south campus Soccer, rugby and floodlit GAA pitch Tennis courts Canoe Club boathouse
Transition into University Balance - Study / Social / Sleep! You are responsible essay deadlines Continuous Assessment (25%) Lectures / Tutorials Semesterisation Examinations
Student Support Your lecturers want you to pass
Student Support Student Services: Mentor Chaplain / Counsellor Academic Advisor Access / Disability Office Medical Centre Career Development Centre
Careers for Theology Graduates Teaching School Chaplaincy Hospital Chaplaincy Communications Public / Private sectors Publishing / Journalism Social Services Marketing Careers Information
Why Theology? Encourages a positive outlook on life Highly recognised qualification Fascinating and interesting course Rewarding and fulfilling experience
Pontifical University OPEN DAYS: Last Friday and Saturday in November annually (same dates and venue as N.U.I.M.) Also one Saturday in April and one Saturday in June REvision/Seminar Day in October for students taking Religion in the Leaving Cert
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