2022-2023 Scholarships for the BA in Theology and Religious Studies

The DCU School of Theology, Philosophy, and Music is pleased to offer a number of scholarships for the BA in Theology and Religious Studies, [BATRS], open to students entering the programme in the academic year 2022-23. The BATRS is a part-time, flexible programme designed for mature students who are interested in the study of theology and religion.

There are two different scholarships on offer, which are outlined below: (1) Theology Bursaries, and (2) An Interreligious Dialogue Scholarship. These scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis, and notification of awards will be made over the summer. One Scholarship can be awarded per student.

The closing date for applications for the scholarships is Friday 29 July 2022, @ 5:00pm. To apply, please send a letter of interest outlining your reasons for applying for the BA in Theology and Religious Studies at DCU, as well as your reasons for applying for the scholarship (1-2 pages, single spaced). This should be sent via email to Dr John Murray, Programme Chair of the BA in Theology and Religious Studies (john.murray@dcu.ie).

If successful, in order to formally be awarded a scholarship, you will need to provide confirmation that you have applied to the programme on DCU’s Student Application Portal.

Enquiries may be directed to: Dr John Murray (john.murray@dcu.ie). These scholarships are generously funded by the Mater Dei Scholarship and Grant Committee.

Theology Bursaries

The DCU School of Theology, Philosophy, and Music is pleased to offer Theology Bursaries for the BA in Theology and Religious Studies, open to students entering the programme in the academic year 2022-23. These bursaries offer €1,236 per academic year toward module fees, for up to four (4) academic years. This covers half of the module fees for the duration of the programme.

Interreligious Dialogue Scholarships

The DCU School of Theology, Philosophy, and Music is pleased to offer an Interreligious Dialogue Scholarship for the BA in Theology and Religious Studies, open to students entering the programme in the academic year 2022-23. This scholarship offer €1,500 per academic year toward module fees, for up to four (4) academic years. This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming student with a view to enhancing the diversity of the programme and encouraging interreligious dialogue. This award is reserved for students coming from a community or tradition that is currently under-represented on the programme.