Master of Christian Theology (M.Phil. / P.Grad.Dip.) at Trinity College Dublin

Trinity College Dublin

Ireland, Dublin

University Rank:#75

The Christian Theology (M.Phil. / P.Grad.Dip.) at Trinity College Dublin is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Dublin, Ireland, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. Tuition fees are USD 14,648 / year(s), with the next intake on September 1, 2026.

About Master of Christian Theology (M.Phil. / P.Grad.Dip.)

Course Overview

The M.Phil. in Christian Theology enables participants to gain an in-depth knowledge of core issues in contemporary Christian theology. Whether your background is as a graduate in theology or other related disciplines, the course offers a structured programme of study at an advanced level.

Students are introduced to historical scholarship and to rigorous contemporary theological investigation. A written dissertation is a key part of the course. This enables participants to engage in advanced study of a particular topic of interest in the field. In the process of writing, participants are offered one-to-one academic supervision.

Scholarships are available for both the M.Phil. in Christian Theology and for postgraduate research degrees. See details of scholarship here: Scholarships - The Loyola Institute - Trinity College Dublin (tcd.ie)

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Christian Theology (M.Phil. / P.Grad.Dip.) at Trinity College Dublin

Entry Requirements

Applicants should normally have an upper second-class Honours Bachelor's degree, or 3.2 GPA (or above). Applicants not meeting these requirements may be considered at the discretion of the Dean of Graduate Studies.

English Language Requirements

All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements. For more details of qualifications that meet Band B, see the English Language Requirements page here.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5

English Program Requirements

Applicants for the Trinity International Foundation Programme require IELTS 5.0 overall, with 5.0 in Writing and no band below 4.5.

Applicants for all Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes must present one of the following English language qualifications.

	QUALIFICATIONS	REQUIREMENTS
1	Irish Leaving Certificate	A grade D3 or better in Ordinary Level English
2	GCSE	A grade C or better in English Language
3	European Baccalaureate	English: 6 in your 1st language, or in 1st or 2nd Foreign Language
4	French Baccalaureate	Students presenting the OIB or International Option of the French Baccalaureate may satisfy the English language requirement by achieving a minimum of 12 (where the coefficient is greater than 5) in English Language and Literature. In cases where the coefficient is less than 5, a minimum result of 14 will be required.
5	International Baccalaureate	English A1, A2 or B: 5 at Higher Level (4 at Standard Level if presenting IB through English)
6	US High School Curriculum	A grade C in English taken in final year
7	TOEFL	Paper based 570 (with a TWE score of 4.5) / Computer based 233 (with a score of 4.5 in essay) / Internet based 90 (with a written score of 21) PG: 88 internet-based, 570 paper-based, 230 computer-based
8	University of Cambridge	180+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 175 in each skill and use of English i.e., Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2), Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) PG: Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2)
9	IELTS	(Academic version) 6.5 (no individual band below 6). For Dental courses: IELTS (academic version) 7 (no individual band below 7) For Clinical speech and language studies: IELTS (academic version) 7 (no individual band below 7)
10	Pearson Test of English	(Academic) - PTE Academic: a minimum score of 63 (with no section score below 59).
11	Duolingo English Test	Minimum overall score of 110/160

Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Christian Theology (M.Phil. / P.Grad.Dip.)

For teachers of religious education, this course provides an excellent opportunity to explore theological issues at a deeper level, so benefiting them and their students. While the M.Phil. is designed to be complete in itself, it can serve as preparation for those waiting to proceed to further reserach in the field. Students will learn research skills, as well as analytic, written, and verbal communication skills that are highly valued and effective in a variety of careers.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

14,648 / year(s)

Master of Christian Theology (M.Phil. / P.Grad.Dip.) at Trinity College Dublin

Trinity College Dublin

Ireland, Dublin