Short courses
Not everyone can study full or part-time, or needs to pursue a validated award. IBI offers the option of studying in a way that will fit in with your current commitments. You can study on either of our TWIN TRACKS, on-Site or on Zoom. All of our options are biblically based and applicable to church, ministry, and real life as a Christian. That is what “applied theology” is all about!
IBI Foundation Award
Students studying on our 4-week Online Courses or any of the Short Courses below can gain credits towards the IBI Foundation Award if they participate in the course and achieve a passing grade in the assignment. A total of 08 credits is needed to achieve the Foundation Award. All of the 4-week courses (either Online or Via Zoom) are one credit. All of Certificate and Diploma Level Courses are two credits. Please be aware the IBI Foundation Award cannot be credited towards the university validated Certificate, BA Hons or MA Programmes.
Certificate level courses* delivered in 2024-25
Our certificate-level day courses are delivered via TWIN TRACK. The student can choose whether to attend each course via Zoom or in person.
Daytime Certificate level courses
Tuesday 10th September - 17th December 2024.
10:40am - 12:45pm - 4104M The Story of the Bible
2:55pm - 5pm- 4110M Christian Discipleship
Wednesday 11th September - 18th December 2024.
09:30am - 11:35pm - 4112M Youth Ministry
11:50am - 2:40pm - 4109M Introduction to Pastoral Caring (one-hour lunch break included)
Tuesday 21st January - 6th May 2025.
10:40am - 12:45pm - 4111M Communication in a Ministry Context
2:55pm - 5pm - 4105M Interpreting and Applying the Bible
Wednesday 22nd January - 7th May 2025.
10:40am - 12:45pm - 4107M The Life and Teaching of Jesus
1:45pm - 3:50pm - 4106M Overview of the Old Testament
Evening Courses **
Our certificate level evening courses are delivered only via Zoom on Mondays 7 pm – 9:45 pm
9th September to 18th November 2024 - 4108M The Story of the Church
25th November 2024 to 10th February 2025 (3-week break for Christmas) 4109M Introduction to Pastoral
24th February - 5th May 2025 - 4111M Communication in a Ministry Context
Diploma level courses* delivered in 2024-25
Our diploma-level day courses are delivered via TWIN TRACK. The student can choose whether to attend each course via Zoom or in person.
Daytime Diploma level courses delivered from September 2024.
Tuesday 10th September - 17th December 2024.
10:40am - 12:45pm - 5107M Developing Leadership
2:55pm - 5pm - 5103M Christian Faith in Contemporary Culture
Wednesday 11th September - 18th December 2024.
11:50am - 2:40pm - 5104M Christian Ethics (one-hour lunch break included)
Tuesday 21st January - 6th May 2025.
10:40am - 12:45pm - 5105M Christian Mission in Contemporary Ireland
Wednesday 22nd January - 7th May 2025.
9:30am - 11:35am - 5108M The Story of the Irish Church
1:45pm - 3:50pm - 5109M New Testament (Epistles)
*Certificate classes are at first-year University level and short course applicants will need to show evidence they can study at this level. Applicants for Diploma level short courses will normally have completed a number of Certificate level courses or have studied theology at the Certificate level. You may apply to study one or more classroom modules with us, choosing to do assignments (with assessment) or not (audit). You will be expected to do any reading for each class even if you choose not to do assignments, so that you can fully participate in classroom discussions.
All Short Course applicants need to be able to access Moodle (our online learning platform), complete weekly reading, and participate fully in the class.
Fees
Certificate Level and Diploma Level
Module participation only €225
Module participation with assessment €325
Short Courses
