2025 Applications are open!

Postgraduate & Centre for Mission & Ministries applications for 2025 programmes are now open!

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Applications now extended for the following programmes until May 30th.

Diploma or Higher Diploma in Youth Ministry and Spirituality Diploma or Higher Diploma in Pastoral Theology - Parish/Community-based Higher Diploma in Pastoral Theology - Healthcare Chaplaincy

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Explore our Undergraduate Programmes

Check out our BATh – Theology & Arts degree

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Postgraduate. Research and Taught

Independence, confidence and insight

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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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International & Erasmus+

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Undergraduate

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

Postgraduate

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

Centre for Mission & Ministries

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

Alumni feedback

Why I Chose St Patrick’s

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

The MTh expanded my learning by exploring the Bible from new perspectives. It showed me how relevant theology is to all aspects of life.

Arnold Hensman MTh Graduate

Your theology studies have the potential to shape both who you are and what you do, just as it did with me.

Alan Burke Head of Mission & Hospital Management Team, Bons Secours Group

Being a student at St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth gives you a sense of purpose, belonging and direction.

Sinéad Hussey RTÉ Broadcaster

BATH 2007, MTH 2010
​St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth is an institution which can provide an environment where people belong, grow and develop.

Ger Brennan GAA Development Executive at University College Dublin

Events

Our Events

Wed Apr 30th, 2025

Solemn Mass to be celebrated in St Patrick’s College Chapel for the happy repose of the soul of His Holiness Pope Francis on Wednesday, 30th April

Thu May 1st, 2025

Apocalyptic and Eschatological Spaces: Thinking between Philosophy and Theology 1st-3rd May 2025

Thu Apr 17th, 2025

The Easter Triduum at Maynooth 2025

News

Our News

Mon May 12th, 2025

Congratulations to St Patrick’s Alum, Ger Brennan on managing Louth to a magnificent Leinster title after a 68 year wait.

Mon May 12th, 2025

Applications are now extended for the following programmes until May 30th.

Fri May 9th, 2025

St Patrick’s College, Maynooth Welcomes Pope Leo XIV

If you live outside Ireland, check out our dedicated area for international students.

Let’s talk

For Undergraduate queries: email admissions@spcm.ie.

For Postgraduate queries: email pgadmissions@spcm.ie.

For The Centre for Mission & Ministries queries, email: cmmadmissions@spcm.ie.