BA Programmes
BA (Hons) Applied Theology
BA (Hons) Applied Theology Leadership
Graduate Diploma Applied Theology
The BA programmes will:
equip you for Christian life and ministry
challenge you to reflect on your attitudes
develop your analytical thinking and reflection skills
enable you to engage more deeply with the Bible
explore the Bible and theology in-depth and breadth
transform you – head, heart and hands
The BA courses are a unique opportunity to focus on things that matter.
Semester dates
September 2024
January 2025
Admissions Criteria
All candidates will demonstrate:
active engagement in some form of Christian ministry,
appreciation of and respect for IBI’s ethos,
an ability to study at third level.
Entry routes to the BA programme
Academic entry: Irish Leaving Certificate: 240 points or equivalent
AP(E)L: You may apply for entry to the programme, or for credit transfer, on the basis of Accredited Prior Learning (APL) or Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).
Associate status entry: you will be required to demonstrate that you are able to work at BA level by successfully completing a semester as an associate student. Upon successfully completing and passing the modules in the first semester you can enrol for the full BA programme and transfer credits gained.
International students:
1. Non-EU/EEA/United Kingdom citizens/residents.
Due to Irish Immigration regulations, IBI is not permitted to accept applications from those who require a student visa to study in Ireland.
2. EU/EEA/United Kingdom citizens/residents.
Non-native speakers of English must have an IELTS certificate or equivalent with a minimum score of 6.0. You will also be required to demonstrate the equivalence of any qualifications to Irish/UK standards.
Bursaries: IBI has a small bursary fund for students who are serving the Irish Church and have financial needs. Please contact our Bursar for more information.
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you wish to apply to study from September 2025, please contact Sarah@ibi.ie, or phone 01-8069060
Download the Application form below
Pay your application fee online.
Application fee €50.00
When we have received both your fee and application form we will be in touch.
In the meantime if you have any queries at all about your application please don’t hesitate to call Sarah on 01-8069060
Alternatively : If applying by post send the completed form and the non-refundable application fee of €50 to:
Sarah Crane
Academic Administrator,
Irish Bible Institute,
Ulysses House
22-24 Foley Street,
Dublin 1
All classes are on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the expectation that students will give an additional 10 – 25 hours per week to personal study depending on whether they are on a full-time or part-time programme.
Diploma/Degree level modules.
In the first year of the full-time BA programmes, or the first two years of the part-time BA programmes, the student will cover the modules detailed on our Certificate page.
Progressing through the programme a student will have the opportunity to study:
Ministry and Personal Development
Developing Biblical Interpretation
Christology
The Holy Spirit and the Christian Life
New Testament Epistles
Issues in Contemporary Theology
Faith in Contemporary Culture
Ethics
Developing Pastoral Care
Teaching and Preaching the New Testament
Church and Ministry
Dates for your diary
Our undergraduate semesters run from early September to mid-December, and mid-January to mid-May.
Fees 2024/25
Full-time BA - (3 years) €4,500 per year
Part-time BA - (6 years) €2,300 per year
