Philosophy
This course is aimed at those who wish to study their Christian faith at an academic level with the intention of deepening their understanding of the central themes in Christian theology following the 800-year old Dominican tradition.
| Award Name | Minor Diploma (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | Technological University Dublin |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Diploma (Level 7 NFQ) | Minor | Technological University Dublin | Level 7 NFQ |
Duration
Each module is studied during a fifteen-week semester. The Diploma in Philosophy is achievable in one year if you study two modules per semester. You may, if it suits you, work at a different pace, e.g. one module per semester.
Course Delivery
Delivery is through blended learning, with a mixture of onsite and online study. Attendance in person at semester launch days is required. In addition, each module has two study days and two tutorial days, which students must attend either in person at St Mary's Dominican Priory, Tallaght, Dublin 24, or later online. Ongoing support is available from a coordinator and in-depth help from specialist academic tutors.
Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements
Mature students (aged 23 or over) do not need formal qualifications to undertake one of our courses.
Applicants submit a 500-word account of why they would like to study theology. Applicants should have basic computer skills
Further information
Students can commence the Diploma in Philosophy course only in the spring semester of each year.
Fees are payable at the beginning of each semester and vary depending on the number of modules taken. Consult prioryinstitute.com for our current fees.
When to Apply
By mid January for the spring semester. You can find the cut-off dates on prioryinstitute.com
Students can commence the Diploma in Philosophy course only in the Spring Semester of each year. The course begins with the short, free of charge 'Learning to Learn' module introducing students to distance learning then successful completion of the modules below qualifies a student for the level 7 Diploma in Philosophy.
These modules are offered every year, two per semester. While each module covers a 15-week span, a person may decide to study two modules together to achieve the diploma in one year. However, a student may also decide to study one module at a time, thus making the diploma achievable in two years. (Level 7, NFQ; 65 ECTS credits).
Course Overview
This Diploma in Philosophy by blended learning is particularly suitable for those who cannot attend classes regularly. The modules are delivered by suitably qualified and experienced scholars who are specialists in their disciplines. The Diploma provides an excellent foundation for further studies, teaching, pastoral and retreat work. An option exists to exit the course with the academic credits/qualification earned at each stage.
Autumn:
Learning to Learn
Philosophical Theology
Integrative Project
Spring:
Learning to Learn
Philosophy
Themes in Modern Philosophy
Integrative Project
Students submit a written assignment for each module during the semester and, at the end sit a written examination. For some modules a journal of exercises is also required.
Accreditation
The Diploma in Philosophy is validated by Technological University Dublin and is aligned with the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
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