Department of Theology and Religious Studies: Recent submissions
Now showing items 1-20 of 130
-
An investigation of the concept of Divine Freedom within the philosophical Theology of St Thomas Aquinas
(2024-10-18)This dissertation will investigate the concept of Divine Freedom within the philosophical Theology of St Thomas Aquinas by analysing in detail the arguments that St Thomas Aquinas makes in order to establish that God enjoys ... -
The content of the Christian Religious Studies syllabus in Nigerian secondary schools: a historical perspective on indigenous pastoral theology
(2024-09-24)Christian Religious Studies in Nigeria is almost entirely based on the study of the Bible. This is as a result of the historical foundation of formal education in Africa, and the contribution of missionaries. Though ... -
An evaluation of the compatibility of mindfulness and ethos in the Irish Catholic primary school
(2023-09-25)Mindfulness has exploded in popularity across several elements of society, including healthcare, education and commerce. This growth in the practice is supported by an increasing body of research on the benefits of mindfulness ... -
Walking back to Earth: the enduring appeal of ancient pilgrimage as portal to the sacred for the contemporary seeker
(2022-05-16)This thesis offers a perspective on pilgrimage, from the vantage point of the pilgrim’s reflection on their embodied experience and an analysis of that experience from theological and psychological hermeneutics, in particular. ... -
How do children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) enrolled in special ASD classes in mainstream primary schools make sense of themselves and their educational experiences? Child, parent and teacher insights?
(2022-03-30)Aims: School is a site of critical importance in the construction of sense of self. A corpus of qualitative literature indicates that adolescent students with ASD attending mainstream schools often construe themselves as ... -
A socio-rhetorical interpretation of Paul’s theology of Christian suffering of 1 Corinthians
(2021-04-07)This dissertation is a socio-rhetorical investigation of Paul’s theology of Christian suffering in 1 Corinthians. Paul’s undisputed Letters offer seven lists of his suffering (see 1 Cor 4:9-13; 2 Cor 4:8-9; 6:4-5, 8-10; ... -
"Do you see this woman" (Luke 7:44). The multi-faceted witness of women in Luke's gospel
(2021-04-07)The open question that is posed in this research, seeks to ascertain what the women exemplify as they interact with Jesus in the Lukan Gospel. How does Jesus engage them and what aspects of discipleship and response do ... -
'Further up and further in': Biblical themes and imagery in C.S. Lewis The chronicles of Narnia
(Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, 2013)Clive Staples Lewis is one of the most popular and renowned authors and lay theologians of the twentieth century. Lewis is best known for The Chronicles of Narnia series, which has sold more than 100 million copies worldwide. ... -
The role of Christian faith in the lives of a cohort of Catholic primary school principals in the Republic of Ireland
(2021-02-19)Principals, as ‘gatekeepers’ in Catholic primary schools (CPSs), are at the nexus of change in relation to faith and culture. These changes include a political impetus for a more diverse patronage system for primary schools, ... -
The Irish chaplaincy in Britain
(The Furrow, 2015) -
Irish priests name their truths
(The Furrow, 2015) -
Meet the parents: Matthew’s annunciation story (Matthew 1:18-25)
(Redemptorist Communications, 2017)Luke's story of the birth of Jesus captures the imagination through its highly visual story that has inspired poets, hymn-writers and artists. Matthew's story is darker, but it has much to teach us, especially about the ... -
The NCCA’s proposed ERB and ethics curriculum for primary schools: a critique
(NCCA [National Council for Curriculum and Assessment], 2016) -
A personal response to the consultation paper on: education about religions and beliefs (ERB) and ethics in the primary school
(NCCA [National Council for Curriculum and Assessment], 2016) -
Homilies for January
(The Furrow, 1988) -
A review of "The Limits of the Papacy: Authority and Autonomy in the Church" by Patrick Grantfield
(The Furrow, 1988)This book has a provocative title, but its substance is an exploration of the delicate relationship between Roman power and local autonomy in the Church. The author situates his study against the background of the last ... -
A review of "Becoming a Woman" by Valerie Vance Dillon; "Becoming a Man" by William J. Bausch
(The Furrow, 1990)The Christian view of sexuality is a wholesome one, yet many people perceive it to be negative and oppressive. How often we hear people speak on radio or television about their being 'liberated' from the strict Catholic ...