This programme is informational as well as transformational. The holistic approach means that academic learning is accompanied by personal integration and application. This all takes place in an atmosphere that is warm and encouraging where each person is supported in exploring their own path.

The MA in Applied Spirituality was a soulful, introspective, liminal and magnificent year-long experience, which I am still processing, knowing it has transformed me, and my life. I deeply appreciated the safe, encouraging and validating space, generously provided by the leadership team and my fellow students. I was mesmerized by the captivating dissemination of mystical and grounded content, the depth of my inner journey, and the unique opportunity to explore awareness of my True Self and the golden thread of my path – all while being gently challenged to maintain a meaningful academic rigor. I am deeply grateful to Noelia, Bernadette and Michael.

This course has genuinely transformed my connection to God and all that is sacred in life. It illuminated the nature of my own Spirit and allowed me to see the parts - that were originally rejected - as sacred also. The course is rich in wisdom, teachings, and structured in a way that truly takes your soul on journey into the wonderment of yourself. The lecturers are a fantastic team who are passionate and supportive. You will not regret this decision; it’s powerful and brings out what is best in all of us.

The MA in Applied Spirituality Programme, expanded my vision beyond all my expectations, challenging me to become more consciously aware by looking at my own life and the world through a broader and deeper spiritual lens. It was a journey of deeper awakening, discovering in the process that human pain, suffering and sometimes even the most traumatic experiences were, in fact, sacred and graced moments. It was a time of meeting and embracing the most tender and compassionate God. My sincere gratitude and appreciation go to the Course leaders and lecturers for the quality of their academic programme which both challenged and inspired me to integrate and deepen my spiritual life and experiences. It was a truly transformative journey and an invaluable year.

This MA Programme has helped me to deepen a life lived with loving kindness for myself and for all beings. The academic course work was nourishing, informative, stimulating, sometimes challenging, and always restorative. The accompanying experiential spiritual practices on the MA Programme, helped me to strengthen my capacity to move towards a deeper contemplative life. I am grateful to all for this precious time to look inwards and listen deeply and move towards a shared horizon of beauty, intelligibility, truth, goodness and love.

What a wonderful course and we are so blessed to have it available here in Ireland. As a practitioner of indigenous Irish Spirituality and an interfaith minister I was welcomed with openness and interest and all aspects of the course; staff, resources, lectures, curriculum, support, duty of care etc. far exceeded any expectations that I had. The course leaders embody an essence of Interspirituality that is so welcome and I would recommend the course to all who have that deep calling to explore their own spirituality and the ways in which we can bring spirituality in to our communities and the world to support others on their journey.

When I enrolled in the MA in Applied Spirituality programme, I had very little idea about what to expect. Very quickly, however, I realized I found 'it' - that what my soul was searching for. It became clear I am among 'seekers' who came very far on their journeys and who can show me the way. Seekers with whom I can share my thirst for deep discussions, longing to open and explore my heart, and willingness to expand my consciousness. The programme was transformative beyond all my expectations as well as a profound academic outing thanks to extraordinary lecturers who are an authentic embodiment of their teachings, classmates who provided nothing but beautiful nurturing and compassionate energy, and incredible support of the staff throughout the entire programme and beyond.

The MA journey has been thought-provoking and intriguing. It challenged my comfort zone and conformism to the institutional Church. It has been life integrating and transforming and arduous at the same time. It gave me opportunities for life introspection, rousing consciousness, and enhancing the authentic self and developed many skills and ways as a reflective practitioner, opening to the world and Creation.

The MA in Applied Spirituality programme proved to be a source of abundant blessings. It offered rich insights, fresh perspectives and deeper understanding and acceptance of self and others. It breathed energy and joy into my spirituality. The enthusiasm and warmth of lecturers and fellow students fostered trust and openness which I personally found to be very liberating. The experience will both support and challenge me in times to come. It is a demanding course that requires commitment, but the fruits it offers are pearls of great price.

I deeply enjoyed every moment of this powerful and amazing course with the thought-provoking subjects presented with warmth, stirring deep curiosity by Bernadette, Noelia and Michael and other tutors. The sacred listening spaces and often challenging assignments led me on an inspiring and enriching soul journey reconnecting me with my own spirit and that of the universe.

I have rested in the presence of God while attending the MA in Applied Spirituality. The unfolding story of grace in action; in the lectures, in the library, in the coffee room, outside on benches and steps has been beautiful to witness and participate in. The human beings who inhabited the space with me are gracious, loving and merciful. I thank God that his liminal year for me was spent with such characters.

The MA facilitated my waking up to the awareness of my true potential and the blindness of my conditioning, fears, desires, attachments, beliefs, and images of God. The renewed understanding of spirituality helped me find my voice and sense of authentic self-authoring as a missionary priest of African origin. It expanded my experience of daily life to include a global communion with everything that exists and to embrace all activity with conscious presence through being present to self, to Holy Mystery, to others and the world.

“I thank God for leading me onto what has been a truly enriching year with such valuable teaching from all the staff. Very many thanks to each of you for guiding me through this thought-provoking and nourishing year. Every blessing”.

The M.A in Applied Spirituality has been both the most challenging and the most transforming year of my life. The entire experience let something emerge from within me that has changed my experience of myself, others and life itself. The nature of the programme, the personal and professional nature of all staff and what I found to be incredibly valuable - was the embodied nature of all the staff in what they were teaching. This made the learning environment so much more natural, more open, and a freedom for curiosity and group learning. This year has grounded me and given me a direction with a purpose for myself in my own life, going forward. Thank you to everyone involved.

The learning and skills I acquired in this course will sustain me for a lifetime. The course exceeded my expectations and I will be always grateful to the directors and staff for their passion, guidance and support. It was wonderful to appreciate the subject of spirituality from so many perspectives. As the course proceeded there was a clear realization of how the various modules weaved together to bring about an insightful and expanded way of perceiving, not only my true self, but how everything interconnects and belongs.

“The MA program is a rich and meaningful and complex program which led to a thought-provoking and life-enhancing year. Huge thanks and gratitude to everyone on the staff – Michael, Bernadette, Noelia, David, Anne-Marie, Amanda, Brian, Padraig, and Kathleen. It has been a rich, intense and rewarding year. Much respect and Love”.

"Thanks to everyone who made my MA year so special, I have enjoyed every moment and the year has changed my life forever”.

The MA was one amazing journey! It was eye opening and an outstanding self- discovery process. Very inspiring course, it helped me not only to understand the subject deeper, but also helped me to bring my creativity and spiritual values back to everyday experience, daily practice. Wonderful, inspiring, lectures, given by very high quality authentic lecturers, led by the superb Leadership team: Michael, Bernadette, and Noelia. With Blessings and Gratitude.

“With thanks to Michael and Bernadette for facilitating the MA program; to Kathleen (in the library) for all her assistance; and the faculty team for their generous teachings. A special thanks to Noelia for her heartfelt supervision. Blessings to all”.

“To Michael, Bernadette, Noelia, Kathleen and all the wonderful lecturers who shared their wisdom this year. I am eternally grateful. Thank you so much for such a wonderful year. My soul feels grounded and my life expanded after it”.

“Thank you so much for an amazing experience”.

“Dear Michael, Bernadette, and Noelia (the leadership team), I write in deep gratitude for all your efforts over my MA in Applied Spirituality experience. Each of you, in your unique and lovely ways, have made such important contributions to my time in the programme. You set great examples, been a continued resource and shared so much knowledge and wisdom.”

The MA in Applied Spirituality Course was a life changing and enriching experience. I feel extremely blessed to have had this opportunity. The modules opened my mind, challenged my thinking and deepened my awareness. I am forever grateful to the management team Michael, Bernadette and Noelia. Thanks also to Kathleen in the library and all the lecturers for their encouragement, support and ongoing kindness.

I seemed to arrive in Milltown just when I needed it most. I might describe it as propitious or even providential in that regard. I very much enjoyed the excellent teaching delivered by the tutors and the camaraderie, collaboration, and support of my classmates which all combined to create a wonderful learning environment and experience. I found that the programme provided the right mix of academic rigour and creative freedom to allow me explore the nature of spirituality in a highly personal way. It is a very demanding course but at the same time a very expansive space in which to undertake this life-enhancing journey.