Introduction

The Irish School of Ecumenics is an academic institution of Trinity College Dublin, dedicated to promoting the study and promotion of peace and reconciliation in Ireland and around the world, and cultivating professionals who can contribute to the cause of peace and reconciliation through multidisciplinary academic research and learning activities.

Overview

Student size: 82 Master of Philosophy students and 39 PhD and Master of Arts research students.

Staff: Eight permanent full-time academic staff, visiting scholars, postdoctoral researchers and administrative staff.

History and establishment time

The school was co-founded in 1970 by Jesuit priest Michael Hurley, who served as the school's president until 1980. In 1972, the University of Hull began to accredit some of its courses, and it was not until 1982 that Trinity College Dublin accredited these qualifications.

School Strength

Course Setting: The college offers a variety of degree courses, including master's and doctoral research courses, such as the Master of Ecumenical Theology. Its course content covers religion, theology, peace research and other fields, focusing on interdisciplinary knowledge integration and practical application.

Teaching Quality: As an important part of Trinity College Dublin, the college inherits the excellent teaching tradition and academic resources of Trinity College, and the teaching quality is effectively guaranteed. The faculty of the college has rich teaching and research experience, and can provide students with high-quality teaching guidance and academic support, and cultivate students with strong professional ability and comprehensive quality in the fields of peace research and religious affairs.

Nature of the institution

A private academic institution under a public university, affiliated to Trinity College Dublin.

Educational philosophy

Aims to promote mutual understanding, dialogue and cooperation between different religious beliefs and cultures through academic research and educational activities, cultivate students' awareness and ability of peace building and reconciliation, promote the harmonious development of society, and strive to create a learning environment conducive to peace and reconciliation, so that those who are willing to devote themselves to the cause of peace can acquire sufficient knowledge and skills and contribute to the realization of social peace and stability.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Peace research and universal church research are the key disciplines of the college. Its peace research focuses on conflicts around the world. The school focuses on the issues of conflict and peace, and conducts in-depth research on the theory and practice of peace through multidisciplinary perspectives such as sociology, political science, and international relations; the study of the universal church focuses on the relationship, dialogue, and cooperation between different religious sects, and explores the role of religion in promoting social harmony and reconciliation.

Research institutions: As part of the School of Religion, Theology and Peace Studies of Trinity College Dublin, the school shares the relevant research resources and facilities of the university. At the same time, it has also formed a unique research team and academic network, which promotes the continuous development of academic research in the field of peace and religion.

Faculty

The school belongs to the Faculty of Religion, Theology and Peace Studies of Trinity College Dublin. The department has several professional directions and research centers, such as the Trinity Bible Research Center, which provides students with a wealth of learning and research options.

Ranking

As part of Trinity College Dublin, the school is not ranked separately, but Trinity College Dublin is ranked It ranks 134th in the world in the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings and 87th in the 2025 QS World University Rankings.

Expenses

Take the undergraduate program of Catholic Theological Studies at Trinity College Dublin as an example, the tuition fee is 17,960 euros/year.

Campus

Location: The college is located in Dublin and Belfast. The Dublin campus is located on the campus of Trinity College Dublin and is part of the New Loyola Institute; the Belfast campus is located in its own building in North Belfast.

Campus facilities: Students can use various advanced teaching facilities and rich library resources of Trinity College Dublin, including modern teaching buildings, laboratories, computer rooms, and libraries with rich collections, which provide good conditions for learning and research.