Learning Outcomes of the Programme.
You will be able to:
• increase your professional skills in Leadership and Pastoral Care to senior
management level
• integrate theory with best practice
• use an adult learning mode effectively
• explore Pastoral Care in a multicultural and inter-faith context
• analyse and assess how Pastoral Theology and the Behavioural Sciences interact
• Specialise in a specific area in which to invest time and energy.
Course information
• The Masters Programme is one year full-time or two years part-time. It is taught at Level 9 of the National Framework of Qualifications
• Students not wishing to do a dissertation may complete all the modules and receive a Graduate Diploma.
• A field placement and Dissertation are essential elements of the programme.
• Commencement date of programme is September 15th 2009.
Course content
The modules are as follows:
1. Spiritual Accompaniment: theory and practice
2. Psychology and Spiritual Growth
3. Group Work:: theory and practice
4. Faith and Culture in Dialogue
5. Theology and Leadership in Dialogue
6. Pastoral Care of the Bereaved
7. Psychology and Pastoral Care for Families
8. Pastoral Care in Context
9. Leadership and Liberation
10. Introduction to Management and Organisation
11. Adult Education
12. Research Methods
13. Introduction to Pastoral Supervision and Ethics
14. Pastoral Placement
15. Dissertation
Timetable:
The programme has been reshaped to facilitate students who are working or who have to travel distances. It is now run one day per week. 9am -5pm for part-time students and two days per week, 9am - 5pm, for full-time students.
Part Time 1 Tuesday 9.00 – 5.00
Part Time 2 Thursday 9,00 – 5.00
Full Time Tuesday and Thursday as above
Entry Requirements
Candidates should hold a Degree or Professional qualification for education, nursing, social work, counselling, or related pastoral areas plus evidence of at least two years pastoral experience. Those who do not have any of the above may apply to be considered for a place as Approval of Prior Learning (APL) Candidates. Forms may be obtained from the Postgraduate Office.
This programme is included on the Department of Education and Science’s Internationalization register of programmes approved by the Minister for Education and Science for the purpose of access to employment by students from outside the EU-EEA.
Application
An Application Form &/or further information can be requested from:
Postgraduate Office
All Hallows College
Grace Park Road
Drumcondra
Dublin 9
Email:
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Tel: 01 8520 756
Or you can download an application form here:
Postgraduate Application Form
Career opportunities
Areas in which graduates have found employment:
Healthcare Chaplaincy, Prison, School & University Chaplaincy, Community Development Work, Family Ministry, Pastoral Counselling, Congregational Leadership, Adult Religious Education at administrative level, Home/School Liaison coordination, Youth Work, and Parish administration.
Course Director:
Moya Curran OP, MA
Moya is happy to be available for consultation to those interested in the programme.
Email:
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Tel: 01 8520 707
COST OF PROGRAMME – 2009/2010
Masters Full-time programme
Tuition € 5,875
College Fee € 615
Selection Fee (once off) € 97
Masters Part-time programme
Tuition € 2,940
College Fee € 615
Selection Fee (once off) € 97
Modular Programme
Module Audit Fee € 320 per module
Module Audit Fee with Academic Credit € 550 per module
Deferral Fee € 1,035
There is an incremental increase in fees each year
Any student who has queries about financial matters should contact the Finance Manager on
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Students should make their own enquiries about the availability of grants from their local authority, which administer the Higher Education Grants Scheme.
Tax relief on fees payable for postgraduate programmes is available to Irish nationals from the Revenue Commissioners. Information can be obtained from any tax office or from the Revenue Commissioners’ website: http://www.revenue.ie
RESIDENCE
Limited accommodation is available for Post Graduate students.
Enquiries and bookings are handled by Purcell House staff:
T: (01) 852 0754
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