Diploma Programmes

Diploma in Christian Communication

Course Director: Ms Anne O’Brien, MA
The Diploma in Christian Communication is awarded on the successful completion of one year's full-time study. The aims and objectives of the course are:
• To provide the student with a broad education and training in communication theory.
• To provide practical training in the areas of television and radio production.
• To analyse some of the Church's documents on Communication.
Students are trained by media professionals in the management and technical aspects of media production, so that they will carry from the course immediately usable technical skills. In addition, they are introduced to theoretical and practical perspectives, which will equip them with the conceptual tools and the framework of knowledge to develop a critical understanding of the context of media, their operations and their applications.
Admission Requirements
Students must hold a Leaving Certificate with a minimum of two recognised subjects at Higher Level Grade C3 (or equivalent) and three at Ordinary or Higher Level Grade D3. Selection will be determined by interview and candidates will be encouraged to submit relevant portfolio material, e.g. artwork / creative writing / photography etc.
Programme of Study
The course involves both lectures and project-work and comprises the following areas:
• Communication Theory
• Church and Communication
• The Political Economy of the Mass Media.
Assessment
The assessment is designed to facilitate learning in both knowledge and skills areas and to provide independent validation of standards achieved appropriate to the course objectives and in line with national and international norms. It normally consists of the following.
• Continuous project work: each student must successfully complete major projects in the fields of audio and video editing, radio and video production
• Semester papers: each student must successfully complete two semester papers
• Semesterized written examinations
For further information contact the Course Director:
Tel: 01-628-6007
Fax: 01-628-6511
E-mail: Training@kairoscomms.ie
Web Page: www.kairoscomms.ie / www.MaynoothCollege.ie

Diploma in Pastoral Liturgy

Course Director: Reverend Patrick Jones, BA, BD, STLitL

The one-year programme in liturgy, conducted by the National Centre for Liturgy, offers candidates the opportunity to study liturgy under its theological, historical, spiritual and pastoral aspects. It is planned to meet the needs of people for their future or continued work in liturgy at parish, community or diocesan level.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the course is normally confined to those who have a basic academic qualification at second level and have completed two years of third level professional studies or two years of pastoral experience.

Programme of Study

The course is a taught programme through lectures, workshops and practical sessions. Tutorial assistance is available to students and this can enable them to concentrate on particular aspects of liturgy.
The main areas of study include: theology and practice of liturgy, Eucharist, sacraments, liturgy and time, prayer and liturgical spirituality, human communication in liturgy, music. Complementary courses include: the bible in worship, early Christian worship, Eastern rites, Church art and architecture, ministry, liturgy and culture, liturgy and pastoral care.

Assessment

Students will be assessed through written work in semester essays and through an oral examination on completion of the programme. In addition, a major written work of c.10,000 words, must be submitted.
For further information contact
Course Director
National Centre for Liturgy
Saint Patrick's College
Maynooth, County Kildare
Tel: 01-708-3478
Fax: 01-708-3477
E-mail: Liturgy@may.ie
Web Page: www.MaynoothCollege.ie