MA in Christian Leadership in Education
Programme Overview and Bursaries Available
The Masters of Arts in Christian Leadership in Education is an innovative, specialist programme to enhance the development of leadership capacity in the primary and second-level sector. It will help build much needed educational capacity, respond to the widespread desire for an authentic personal spirituality and address the acknowledged 'deficit' in theological literacy and the widespread hunger for justice and inclusiveness in Irish society.
Key Features
*Announcing Bursaries for the MA in Christian Leadership in Education
The Department of Theology & Religious Studies is delighted to announce five bursaries valued at €8000 each for the above programme commencing July 2021. These unique awards have been generously funded by the Presentation Sisters North East Province (Ireland). The bursaries will cover all fees and allow for certain vouched expenses associated with participating in the programme.
Please click here for the criteria and for how you can apply
The programme, which is offered over two academic years in part-time mode (with the option of exiting with a graduate diploma), will explore key issues of educational leadership, policy and management, within the context of faith-based school environments. It is open to principals, deputy principals and teachers aspiring to leadership or management roles within the faith-based education sector. It is also open to those in Boards of Management or working with the Educational Trust Bodies.
The programme will be delivered by means of traditional lectures, workshops and some on-line exercises. The assessments vary across the modules, these include written assignments, on-line exercises and participation in workshops.
The MA in Christian Leadership in Education helps applicants to develop knowledge, understanding, and skills in areas such as:
- Leading people; leading learning & teaching
- Strategic development, school self-evaluation, and improvement planning
- Current legislation and governance best practices
- Your own personal, spiritual, and professional development
- The nature of Christian educational ethos
- Competence in leading a faith-based school
