Master of Arts in Spiritual Companionship

Master of Arts in Spiritual Companionship

Course Title

Master of Arts in Spiritual Companionship

MQF Level

7

Duration and Credits

6 Semesters

90 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Evening

Information for International applicants

Applicants must be in possession of:

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  1. a Bachelor degree in Theology, Religious Studies or related areas of study, obtained with at least Second Class Honours or with at least Category II or at least Cum Laude or
  2. a Bachelor degree in any area of study together with experience related to Spiritual Companionship.

The Faculty Admissions Committee may, after thorough examination of documents submitted in support of the qualifications presented, and following an interview, recommend the admission of applicants applying for admission in terms of the University's Policy for the Recognition and Accreditation of Prior Learning (RPL) who are in possession of other academic or professional qualifications and documented experience if these are deemed to be comparable to the qualifications referred to in the above paragraphs. The admission of such applicants may be made subject to those conditions that may be imposed to address any lacunae in the applicants' academic preparation and experience that together are deemed to be comparable to the level of a first degree.

All applicants shall satisfy the Board through an interview, that they have the necessary academic background, professional aptitude and disposition to follow the Course with profit.

All applicants shall submit a Police Good Conduct Certificate issued by the Commissioner of Police in terms of the Conduct Certificates Ordinance.

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In response to the growing need for spiritual guidance and companionship, the Faculty of Theology is offering a programme of studies to committed members of the Christian community to empower you in discovering and practising the art and profession of Spiritual Companionship.

This course also intends to respond to the need of ongoing formation of school religious counsellors. The content and structure of this programme of studies satisfy the requirements established by Modes of Regulation on Catholic Religious Instruction and Education in State Schools (16 November 1989).

 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
MRT5001 Introduction to Spirituality 5 ECTS    
MRT5400 Dynamics of Growth and Maturity in Spiritual Life 5 ECTS    
MRT5840 Foundations of Spiritual Companionship 5 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
MRT5841 Foundational Theories of Psychology 5 ECTS    
MRT5842 Principles of Spiritual Discernment 5 ECTS    
MRT5843 Emerging Contexts of Spiritual Companionship 5 ECTS    

 
Requirement for regular progression to Year 2: 30 ECTS.
Exit Award upon successful completion of Year 1: Postgraduate Certificate in Spiritual Companionship.

 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
PLC5920* Practicum in Spiritual Companionship 5 ECTS    

* Study-unit PLC5920 is a practical study-unit. No lectures are involved. Scheduled meetings with each student for supervision will take place on a regular basis.
 
 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
MRT5844 Psychospiritual Growth 5 ECTS    
MRT5845 Counselling in a Pastoral Setting 5 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
MRT5810 Helping Skills in Spiritual Companionship 5 ECTS    
 
NIl
 
MRT5820 Supervision in Spiritual Companionship 5 ECTS    
MRT5830 Ethical Issues of Spiritual Companionship 5 ECTS    

 
Requirement for regular progression to Year 3: 30 ECTS.Exit Award upon successful completion of Year 2: Postgraduate Diploma in Spiritual Companionship.

 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
MRT5670 Dissertation 30 ECTS    

 
Requirement for successful completion of Year 3: 30 ECTS
Requirement for the award of Master of Arts in Spiritual Companionship: 90 ECTS

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Master of Arts in Spiritual Companionship- M.A. Spirit. Comp. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Theology.

The programme provides opportunities if you:

  • show reflective practice at Master's level integrating interdisciplinary theory as a method of study and practice;
  • analyse the historical, theoretical, critical and analytical research in the area of spiritual theology and companionship;
  • have sufficient academic and applied grounding for further development of skills;
  • facilitate innovative research work at Masters level;
  • apply theory and articulate pastoral practice;
  • be professionally trained in practical sessions of Spiritual Companionship including in its offshoot forms of counselling and direction.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 10,800
Yr 1: Eur 5,400 - Yr 2: Eur 5,400 - Yr 3: NIL

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The range of career opportunities is wide and varied. You will be geared to engage as mentors and pastoral professionals in schools, parishes and ecclesial groups. You will also be encouraged and prepared to pursue your studies in other academic entities and to publish in academic journals of spirituality and theology as well as contributing to local international fora in Spiritual theology and Companionship.

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