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| Application Deadline: | any time of the year | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,034 - ≈ € 12,567 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Lampeter / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | January, April, October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University Wales Lampeter
This course offers a unique opportunity to study Celtic civilisation in all its richness and depth. The emphasis throughout is on an interdisciplinary approach, combining historical, archaeological and theological approaches. The course aims to present a critical and historically-grounded view of early Celtic Christianity as well as examining the contemporary experience of Celtic spirituality.The wide-ranging expertise of our course staff allows students to study in a wide range of areas pertaining to Celtic and insular theology, spirituality as well as the archaeology and history of the Celtic and insular churches.
Why study Celtic Christianity at Lampeter?Study of early Christianity in the Celtic lands allows us to examine the church as it took root in the early cultures of the west. The early British and Irish fathers and their writings address issues of the church in an Irish and early British context - a church which was finding its place in a world with varying degrees of Roman legacy. The call of monasticism to put aside family and enter the `desert places´ spoke to differing needs in sub-Roman and tribal contexts; saints and their cults filled roles both in providing leadership both in, and away from, society.
Lampeter, surrounded by the remains of early Christian activity and in a Welsh-speaking area of Wales, and for 175 years a centre for the study of religion in Wales, provides the perfect base for study of this outstanding heritage. The oldest university in Wales, Lampeter opened as St David´s College in 1827. Its first professor of Welsh, Rice Rees, wrote a pioneering study of Welsh Saints; this combination of interest in Celtic studies and in religion continued through the work of Professors B. R. Rees on Pelagius and D. Simon Evans on the Welsh Saints.
The inauguration, in 1995, of the MA Programme in Celtic Christianity and, in 1999, of the Centre for the Study of Religion in Celtic Societies, has made University of Wales Lampeter the pre-eminent centre for the study of Celtic Christianity.
Contents
* For full-time students the MA is a one year taught course, involving six assessment modules, and a subsequent dissertation which may be presented within two years from enrolment.
* For part-time students the MA is a two year course, involving six assessment modules and a subsequent dissertation which may be presented within five years from enrolment.
* Students who pass the taught element of the course (six essays of five thousand words or equivalent assessment) can submit a dissertation (20,000 words) for the degree of MA. The passmark for the essays is an aggregate average of 40%. Students who do not progress to the dissertation qualify for the Diploma. Completion of 60 credits qualifies one for a certificate.
The MA in Celtic Christianity can be followed in one of three ways:
* Full-time residential study
* Part-time residential study
* Part-time non-residential study
MODULES
* MASS0120 Study and Research Methodology
* MACC0120 The Archaeology of the Celtic Churches
* MACC0220 Readings in Celtic Theology
* MACC0420 The Desert in the Ocean - Eremitical Spirituality in the Celtic Churches
* MACC0520 Celtic Hagiography and the Cults of Saints
* MAMS0220 Early British Monasticism
* MAMS0620 The Monastic Island of Iona
* MACC0620 Celtic Liturgy
* MAAS0320: The Matter of Britain: Geoffrey of Monmouth and pseudo-historical
RESIDENTIAL STUDY OPTIONS
Lectures at General Residentials
* MAMS0140 The Cistercian Experience - residential course in Caldey Island Monastery (2 modules, 40 credits)
The module pack contains material pertaining to two modules: * MAMS0620 Early British Monasticism
This module examines the early monastic traditions which were followd in Ynys Pyr and other early British houses. Texts for discussion include the Life of St Samson of Dol, Rhigyfarch's Life of David, the works of Gildas and the Penitential of Finnian.
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* MAMS0320 The Medievel Monastic Experience
This module considers the principal sources of later medieval monastic tradition. Readings will include the Rule of St Benedict and various medieval monastic writings.
* MAMS0120 Caldey journal is offered as an alternative assessment method to either MAMS0220 or MAMS0320.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Good first degree or relevant experience for those over 25.
International students applying for study at postgraduate level will normally be required to show evidence of sufficient command of the English language to be able to follow their course, undertake research and produce writing without major linguistic difficulties. For example, this is usually the Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency Certificate, IELTS minimum score of 6.5, TOEFL minimum score of 575.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
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