Paul Perry (PhD)
Paul is a dedicated teacher with a passion for aiding individuals in achieving their spiritual and educational growth goals and vocational dreams. With several decades of ministry and pastoral experience, a strong academic foundation, extensive career experience, and a rich history of volunteer work, he is committed to impacting the church and wider community by creating positive and spiritually sensitive learning environments for holistic growth in faith.
He has taught at the Irish Bible Institute since 2007, as well as in secondary school and higher-level institutional settings. His expertise extends beyond academia, as he has actively engaged in various roles within the church and non-profit sectors since 1985. His experiences range from founding and leading a youth group for underprivileged inner-city youth, and groups for university students, to education and rehabilitation efforts among drug and prison offenders. He has served in church leadership roles for almost 35 years, including as a Senior Pastor. His real-life industrial experience (craftsperson in the wood industry) and his academic achievements enrich his teaching and mentoring roles, enabling him to make meaningful contributions to diverse church, educational, and community initiatives. Paul has and continues to travel widely and has spoken and ministered in Ireland, various EU countries, and North and South America.
He holds a doctorate from Dublin City University, which has equipped him with an in-depth understanding of educational dynamics, research methodology, spiritual formation, and community building. He has also earned master’s and bachelor’s degrees in applied theology from the University of Wales. Additionally, he has a postgraduate certificate in Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Enterprise (level 9) from University College Dublin, and has conducted research at Trinity College Dublin, exploring themes related to motivation and community building among people facing challenging circumstances. He has previously worked in the wood industry and holds an LCGI and numerous qualifications from TU, Dublin.
Paul has and continues to teach in the areas of Discipleship, modules on various New Testament subjects, and Homiletics, as well as Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research students in writing their dissertations. He maintains broad research interests as indicated above, and these include, the letters of the New Testament, the importance of Christian unity, Spiritual formation, the church as an impactful and educational community, and the experience of the Holy Spirit.
He is married to Caroline, and they have a wonderful daughter. While widely travelled they have always lived in Dublin.