Question about Mater Dei Institute

deex

Hi, first of all can I just say I'm really sorry if this is in the wrong forum - I know Mater Dei is only a linked college to DCU but I couldn't really find anywhere else to put it xD If this is completely the wrong area to post this in, delete away!

Basically, my question is, I'm interested in studying Religion & English in Mater Dei, but I'm Protestant (Church of Ireland). Does anyone know - is this catered to? I know it has a Roman Catholic ethos, but would Protestants be welcomed and encouraged to attend?

If anyone knows the answer to this, I'd be really, really grateful! Thank you very much for reading!

irish_boy90

deex wrote: »

Hi, first of all can I just say I'm really sorry if this is in the wrong forum - I know Mater Dei is only a linked college to DCU but I couldn't really find anywhere else to put it xD If this is completely the wrong area to post this in, delete away!

Basically, my question is, I'm interested in studying Religion & English in Mater Dei, but I'm Protestant (Church of Ireland). Does anyone know - is this catered to? I know it has a Roman Catholic ethos, but would Protestants be welcomed and encouraged to attend?

If anyone knows the answer to this, I'd be really, really grateful! Thank you very much for reading!

Both religions are pretty much the same thing so I'd say if you want to do this course just do it.

stringy

deex wrote: »

Hi, first of all can I just say I'm really sorry if this is in the wrong forum - I know Mater Dei is only a linked college to DCU but I couldn't really find anywhere else to put it xD If this is completely the wrong area to post this in, delete away!

Basically, my question is, I'm interested in studying Religion & English in Mater Dei, but I'm Protestant (Church of Ireland). Does anyone know - is this catered to? I know it has a Roman Catholic ethos, but would Protestants be welcomed and encouraged to attend?

If anyone knows the answer to this, I'd be really, really grateful! Thank you very much for reading!

Contact details are here:
http://www.materdei.ie/prospective-students/undergraduate/index.php

Paul will be able to advise

shenry

Hi! I'm intending to study English and Religion in Mater Dei as well next year! I know I'm not a student there but what I've gathered from the place is that you would indeed be welcomed and catered for, without a doubt. On the open-day, I asked a student whether this was the type of college that drummed Catholicism down your throat and he immediately said no. His exact words were: "You are not expected to get down on your hands and knees and bow before a crucifix." The college, from what I've gathered, is broad-minded and very welcoming, with its annual International Day and World Religions Club (which I intend to join if I get a place there). In other words, it a college like any other, willing to teach people in a broadly pluralist environment. Yes, it does have a Roman Catholic Ethos but think of it this way ... roughly 92% of schools in this country are run and governed by the Catholic Church ... yet has that ever made any people you know, who may or may not be Catholics, feel unwelcome?? I hope this helps!!

herisson

hi deex!!

honestly dont worry about it at all!! there are quite a few Protestants in here and like it doesnt make a differece if your a cath or prot seriously!!

if your really worried ring Paul hes dead sound

welcome to the Dei

sasser

I wonder does Mater Dei have a LGBT society

rae92

I have a similar worry. I went to the open day yesterday and I thought the college was really nice. The only thing is, from what the tour guides and other students were saying, it seems like you have to have a faith. But I don't. I don't believe in God or have a particular faith but I'm interested in religion nonetheless. I love philosophy and world religions but I don't actually practice a religion myself.
The students were telling me that you have to set up a mass now and again, or take part in masses. Would it be a bad idea to attend this college if I wouldn't like to do that?

Tiroskan

sasser wrote: »

I wonder does Mater Dei have a LGBT society

From what I recall they usually attend the DCU one ;P

fun

shenry wrote: »

... Religion... broad-minded

LOL

irish_boy90

rae92 wrote: »

I have a similar worry. I went to the open day yesterday and I thought the college was really nice. The only thing is, from what the tour guides and other students were saying, it seems like you have to have a faith. But I don't. I don't believe in God or have a particular faith but I'm interested in religion nonetheless. I love philosophy and world religions but I don't actually practice a religion myself.
The students were telling me that you have to set up a mass now and again, or take part in masses. Would it be a bad idea to attend this college if I wouldn't like to do that?

in third year, never heard of this before.
been into the faith center twice. once a year for a free pancake \o/

nermal15

I'm in 1st year and you do have to organise a mass twice a year, but this is to help for what you'll be doing as a religion teacher in secondary school.