National Centre for Liturgy
The National Centre for Liturgy, based at St Patrick's College, Maynooth, offer two one-year courses: a Diploma in Pastoral Liturgy and a Higher Diploma in Pastoral Liturgy. In association with the Faculty of Theology of the Pontifical University, the Centre runs a Master's Degree in Theology with specialisation in Liturgy.
In association with the Department of Music, NUI Maynooth, there is also a Diploma in Arts (Church Music). The purpose of this part-time two-year course, offered in conjunction with the National Centre for Liturgy, is to provide a professional training and qualification for church musicians in the basic skills of liturgical musicianship. The course runs on a two-year cycle and the next student intake will be during 2011.
The Pontifical University at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth runs a Master's Degree in Liturgical Music (MLM). This two year course offers grounding in liturgical theology and training in practical liturgical musicianship (liturgical chant, organ and composition) to Master's level.
In association with the Department of Music, NUI Maynooth, there is also a Diploma in Arts (Church Music). The purpose of this part-time two-year course, offered in conjunction with the National Centre for Liturgy, is to provide a professional training and qualification for church musicians in the basic skills of liturgical musicianship. The course runs on a two-year cycle and the next student intake will be during 2011.
The Pontifical University at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth runs a Master's Degree in Liturgical Music (MLM). This two year course offers grounding in liturgical theology and training in practical liturgical musicianship (liturgical chant, organ and composition) to Master's level.
Church Music Committee, Church of Ireland
The Dublin and Glendalough Diocesan Church Music Committee offers a number of courses throughout the year. The three-year part-time Archbishop's Certificate in Church Music, running since 1991, aims to provide the range of skills and knowledge required by musicians working in local churches:
(i) organ playing, including service accompaniment;
(ii) choir training and rehearsal techniques;
(iii) the structure of the Church's liturgy and the role of music in it.
Other shorter courses, such as Living Worship and evening workshops for Cantors and Choir Trainers are also available.
(i) organ playing, including service accompaniment;
(ii) choir training and rehearsal techniques;
(iii) the structure of the Church's liturgy and the role of music in it.
Other shorter courses, such as Living Worship and evening workshops for Cantors and Choir Trainers are also available.
Dublin Diocesan Resource Centre
The Dublin Diocesan Resource Centre runs workshops and seminars on an occasional basis and provides information on other courses that may be of interest. It acts as a support for parishes and other groups to encourage and enable them to improve the quality of liturgical services, including music and liturgical art. Each year, the centre organises the hugely successful Emmanuel programme, which celebrates and encourages liturgical music in schools throughout the diocese.
