Radical Theology and the Imagination Certificate Program
This is a certificate program exploring the intersections of theology, philosophy, and psychoanalysis at the edge of the abyss. It features leading academics, philosophers, a psychoanalyst, a musician and an artist.
Faculty
John D. Caputo, PhD, Clayton Crockett, PhD , Maria Francesca French, Research Fellow, Rocky Gangle, PhD, Emmalea Russo, MFA, PhD Researcher, Barry Taylor, PhD, Jamieson Webster, PhD,
This programme familiarizes participants and researchers with basic and advanced critical knowledge of philosophy, theology, and psychoanalysis by some of the world’s leading professors. It is a certificate designed for:
professional mental health care workers who seek to expand their practice techniques vis-a-vis religion
academics who seek to advance their critical research findings
the general public interested in the subject
Intended Learning Outcomes
Enhancement of critical thinking and communication skills for professional advancement.
Basic and advanced knowledge of philosophy, psychoanalysis, and religion.
Requirements
complete four (4) courses (from the seminars listed on this page) within one year
successfully pass the certificate examination
Topics (selected)
Lack, Death of God, Art, Ghosts & Angels, Energy, Psychoanalytic Practice
Director
Once you complete the courses and successfully complete the examination you may request a PDF or a hardcopy of a GCAS Certificate signed digitally by the director. The cost is 10€ for PDF and 50€ for the hard copy (includes postage and handling).
Format: Online and in Belfast May 23-27, 2022
FAQs
Q: Can I take one course in the certificate programme and not take all the courses?
A: Yes, of course.
Q: I am in a BA degree programme currently, do I qualify to apply for this certificate programme?
A: Yes, anyone can take this programme regardless of prior education levels.
Q: What is the “certificate examination”?
A: It is a final examination that ensures you have learned the central concepts of the programme. The examination is a written response to core questions such as, “What is Radical Theology?” It is three (3) hours in length. You may use notes, books, articles, and the lecture recordings to help you compose your responses so long as you cite your sources. It is graded “pass/fail”. You may retake the examination if necessary. The cost of a retake examination is 100€.
Q: I have a learning disability. Do you offer accommodation?
A: Yes, we can allow more time for you to take the examination if you qualify.
Q: If I can’t make the live lecture/discussion sessions may I still complete the programme?
A: Yes, so long as you view the recorded materials and make a good effort to attend the live sessions.
Q: Can I take more than four (4) courses?
A: Yes, you may take as many courses as you like in this programme for up to 1 year (i.e., until May 2023).
Q: What happens if I take a course separately, just to try it out and I want to enroll in the certificate programme.
A: We will credit you the cost of the course (up to 100€) once you enroll in the certificate programme.
Q: What happens if it takes me longer than a year to complete?
A: You may continue beyond 1 year but the courses/seminars will not be live. The fee to extend your participation is 400€ for the next year (i.e., until May 2023).