St Patrick's College, Maynooth
About St Patrick's College, Maynooth
According to Wikipedia, St Patrick's Pontifical University, Maynooth , is the "National Seminary for Ireland" , and a pontifical university, located in the town of Maynooth, from Dublin, Ireland. The college and seminary are often referred to as Maynooth College. The college was officially established as the Royal College of St Patrick by Maynooth College Act 1795. Thomas Pelham, the Chief Secretary for Ireland, introduced a Bill for the foundation of a Catholic college, and this was enacted by Parliament. It was opened to hold up to 500 students for the Catholic Priesthood of whom up to 90 would be ordained each year, and was once the largest seminary in the world.
St Patrick's College, Maynooth's Online Degrees
What Is St Patrick's College, Maynooth Known For?
St Patrick's College, Maynooth is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Religious Studies
- Education
- Communications
- Political Science
- Philosophy
- Law
- Business
- History
- Literature
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Medical
- Biology
- Sociology
- Physics
- Nursing
- Economics
- Psychology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Earth Sciences
- Social Work
- Criminal Justice
- Anthropology
St Patrick's College, Maynooth's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Who Are St Patrick's College, Maynooth's Most Influential Alumni?
St Patrick's College, Maynooth's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Philosophy, and Sociology. Here are some of St Patrick's College, Maynooth's most famous alumni: