School of Religion, Theology, and Peace Studies

Contact Us School of Religion, Theology, and Peace Studies,
Irish School of Ecumenics,
Loyola Institute Building,
Trinity College Dublin

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The School consists of two disciplines: (1) Peace Studies and (2) Religious Studies, the latter of which includes: Biblical Studies, the Cultural Study of Religions, Ethics, and Christian Theology – including Theology in the Catholic Tradition and Ecumenics; the School also has a growing reputation in Jewish, Islamic and Buddhist Studies. Postgraduate research students can specialise in Peace Studies or one of the above fields of study within Religious Studies or work on the synergies and inter-connections between them.

Longstanding and continually emerging research synergies within (and beyond) the School and across its two divisions are reflected in and nurtured by its own and associated centres of research:

The Irish School of Ecumenics is committed to applied and theoretical research relating to dialogue, peace and reconciliation in Ireland and other contexts worldwide.

The Loyola Institute is dedicated to education and research in theology in the broad Catholic tradition and in the creative intersection of theology, Church and contemporary society.

The Centre for Biblical Studies provides a focus for research in a variety of areas, including the study of the Bible in its ancient contexts, its interpretation in Late Antiquity and the Medieval period, and its reception in the visual and performing arts.

The Centre for Post-Conflict Justice at Trinity College Dublin fosters interdisciplinary research that explores how societies come to terms with episodes of extreme violence in war, civil war, and periods of prolonged civil and political unrest.

The School and its associated Centres maintain an active programme of research seminars and public lectures and regularly welcome research fellows from Europe and around the world. With more than 100 postgraduate students and more than 20 research-active staff across its various disciplines, the School is a leading centre for research in religious studies (in its many forms) and peace studies and warmly welcomes enquires from those interested in studying with us.

In exceptional circumstances it may be possible to register retrospectively. Applicants wishing to be considered for retrospective admission should contact the Graduate Studies Office by emailing research.admissions@tcd.ie