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Check out our BATh – Theology & Arts degree

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Centre for Mission & Ministries

The St Patrick’s Pontifical University Centre for Mission and Ministries, located within the Faculty of Theology, exists to advance the participation of the Irish Church in the Missio Dei for the 21st Century.

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Interested in learning more about the Bible, but unsure where to start?

Tarsus Scripture School, part of the Centre for Mission & Ministries at SPPU, is offering a free, six-part video introduction to Scripture entitled “Opening the Bible.”

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Programmes in Theology and Philosophy. We are looking forward to seeing you. There is much to enjoy in the Maynooth Experience.

Study at postgraduate level is about independence, confidence and insight. It brings a person to a new place!

Continue your education while getting on with your life. The Pontifical University offers a range of part-time and evening programmes...

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One of my favourite aspects of St Patrick’s is how helpful the staff are. I also like how the smaller lectures allow you to establish friends while also getting to know the professors, which you may not be able to do at larger universities.

Caoimhe Sweeney, Theology & Gaeilge student