COURSES FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2008-2009

During the academic year 2008-2009, a range of courses will be offered in a variety of academic areas, including for the first time, a number of evening classes. These will be in Fundamental Moral Theology, Faith and Art, Catechetics, Mariology and Eschatology. Individuals wishing to participate in any of the courses, those during the day or in the evening, should contact the college administrator for an application form.

Applicants should have minimum requirements for admission to third level study, although mature candidates without the required qualifications may apply. Applications should be made to the college administrator before 1st August 2008, and candidates will be expected to attend an interview as part of the application process.

Course fees for the academic year 2008-2009 are £175 per two term course, and £100 for a one term course, payable before 1st September 2008. All courses will last for both terms except where explicitly stated.

The college reserves the right to limit the number of lay students in any one course, and if necessary, a waiting list will be maintained.

The first term begins on Monday 29th September 2008 and finishes on Friday 16th January 2009. The second term begins on Monday 2nd February 2009, and finishes on Friday 22nd May 2009.

SCRIPTURE STUDIES

Introduction to the Critical Study of Scripture - (Tuesdays 13.45-15.20) (1st term only) - Rev. Gerard Canon Conroy

Introduction to the New Testament - (Mondays 13.45-14.30) - Rev. Gerard Canon Conroy

atthew and New Testament Background - (Tuesdays 09.10-10.45) (1st Term only) - Rev Thomas Kilbride

Mark and the Synoptic Problem - (Tuesdays 09.10-10.45) (2nd term only) - Rev. Thomas Kilbride

The Pentateuch - (Thursdays 09.10-10.45) - Rev. Patrick Boylan

MORAL THEOLOGY

Fundamental Moral Theology - (Mondays 19.00-20.45) - Rev. Dr. Gerard Maguiness

Theology of Justice - Mondays 13.45-15.20) - Rev. John Gannon

FUNDAMENTAL AND DOGMATIC THEOLOGY

Fundamental Theology I - (Mondays 11.00-12.35) (1st term only) - Rev. William McFadden

The Sacraments - (Tuesdays 13.45-15.20) - Rev. David Wallace

Theologial Anthropology - (Thursdays 11.00-12.35) - Rev. Stephen Reilly

Mariology - (Mondays 19.00-20.45) - (6 weeks course during 1st Term only) - Rev. William McFadden

Eschatology - (Mondays 19.00-20.45) - (6 weeks course during 2nd Term only) - Rev. William McFadden

CANON LAW

Fundamental Canon Law - (Fridays 11.00-12.35) - Rev. Gerard Canon Tartaglia

CHURCH HISTORY

Church History from the Death of Gregory the Great to the Reformation - (Tuesdays 11.50-12.35) - Ms Mary McHugh

LITURGY

Introduction to Liturgy - (Fridays 11.00-11.45) (1st term only) - Rev. Andrew McKenzie

The Sacraments and the Liturgy of the Hours - (Fridays 10.00-10.45) - Rev. Andrew McKenzie

CATECHETICS

Catechetics - (Tuesdays 19.00-20.45) (1st Term only) - Rev. William McFadden

PHILOSOPHY AND ARTS

Metaphysics - (Mondays 09.10-10.45) (1st Term only) - Rev. Dr. John D. O'Connor, OP

Epistemology - (

Mondays 09.10-10.45) (2nd Term only) - Rev. Dr. John D. O'Connor OP

Philosophy of Science -

(Mondays 11.00-12.35) (1st Term only) - Professor Patrick Reilly

Cosmology -

(Tuesdays 13.45-14.30) (2nd Term only)

Psychology -

(Tuesdays 09.10-10.45) - Ms Linda O'Kane

Latin -

(Thursdays 13.45-14.30) - Rev. J. Hughes

Greek -

(Fridays 10.00-10.45) - Rev. J. Hughes

Philosophical Anthropology -

(Tuesdays 13.45-15.20) - Rev. Mgr. J. Tormey

Philosophy of Religion -

(Thursdays 11.00-12.35) - Rev. Dr. Paul Kelly

Faith and Art -

(Mondays 19.00-20.45) (Fortnightly) - Rev. John Hughes

For more information about any of the courses, please contact the College Administrator, who will provide you with a College Kalendar & Prospectus, which has a detailed outline and select bibliography for each specific course.