Admission to this course is at graduate level. Applicants will normally hold a good honours degree (minimum 2.1 or equivalent) in theology from a recognized university.
Applicants who have a primary degree in other disciplines will be considered.
Exceptional cases, where applicants do not fully meet the above criteria, but make a reasonable case for admissions otherwise, will be considered by the Dean of Graduate Studies.
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
Studying social justice in tandem with theology offers students a unique insight into how religious ideas shape and are shaped by the concrete social realities of the modern world. This course aims to combat poverty, climate change, racism, homelessness, misogyny, homophobia, sexism, ableism, ageism, and religious discrimination. Our premise is that where theology meets justice, hope meets action. Is This Course For Me? Students don't need to have studied theology previously. If you are looking for an innovative approach to both social justice and theology, and to how they relate to each other, then this course is for you. The programme blends creative and rigorous intellectual work with the struggle for the common good. It is a space to learn new skills, to stretch your mind, to nourish your soul, and to resource a life dedicated to the cause of justice. Theology and Social Justice at Trinity To inform and encourage activism for social justice. To learn about social justice in relation to both global systems and the Irish context. To understand the historical relationships between theology and social justice, such as colonisation, slavery, or ecological exploitation. To explore multiple ways in which theology can challenge or maintain structures and practices that constitute social injustice. To critically engage the role of churches, governments, NGOs and faith-based community groups in the articulation and promotion of social justice. To examine how theology has influenced the development of legal systems and political thought.