Double Graduation! 

In these isolating ‘grey’ pandemic days there have been few opportunities to come together with others simply to celebrate something. So Saturday 6 November was an especially joyful day for staff, teachers, students and their families as we took part in a double graduation for the classes of 2020 and 2021 in the Riasc Centre in Swords. There was much virtual hugging and conversation behind masks as people met each other again. It was a delight to welcome back Jonathan Schuster as guest speaker, accompanied by his wife Becky, our former librarian. Students graduated with IBI Foundation Awards, Certificates, Diplomas, BA Degrees and MA Degrees in Applied Theology. Robes were worn, stories were told, songs were sung, prayers were said, the Word was spoken, and God was worshipped. All in all a wonderful day and a highlight of the year reminding us of what the hard work of study, teaching and learning is all about: lives transformed – heart, head and hands in the service of Jesus Christ and his church.­­­

You can see Graduation highlight photos  here

MA Graduate

"I've thoroughly enjoyed the learning experience and especially the fellowship with staff and fellow students at IBI, that was one of the things I've valued most.  Not only were the times in class inspiring, challenging and rewarding they were also deeply enriching and encouraging and something I looked forward to immensely.

I found the research process to be deeply rewarding and working on my project was one of the most rewarding endeavours I've ever undertaken. 

Studying with IBI has been one of the highlights of my life and ministry.  I know I'm a better leader and a better disciple because of it... all is grace! "

Paul Bowman