Certificate in Applied Theology

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Certificate Applied Theology

This Certificate programmes will:

Equip you with a solid foundation for life and ministry
Enable you to reflect on your faith
enable you to explore your gifts and abilities
introduce you to life-transforming biblical and applied theological studies

Certificate Applied Theology with Youth Ministry

The Certificate with Youth Ministry will:

provide you with training in youth ministry
equip you for the challenges of youth ministry
enable you to explore your gifts and abilities
provide solid biblical and theological foundations for youth ministry

Certificate Applied Theology with Pastoral Care

The Certificate with Pastoral care will:

provide you with training
equip you for the challenges
enable you to explore your gifts and abilities
provide solid biblical and theological foundations for pastoral care

Semester dates - Daytime

All daytime classes are delivered on Tuesday and Wednesday. Attendance can be on-site or on Zoom.

The Semester dates for 2026/27 will be posted here once they are confirmed.

Semester dates - Evening

This Certificate programme will be delivered over a Live Zoom class each Monday at 7 pm.

The Semester dates for 2026/27 will be posted here once they are confirmed.

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 HE Certificate 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.

Fees for 2025/26

Fees for 2026/27 will be posted here once they are confirmed.

Certificate programme

Full-time - (1 year) €4,500 per year
Part-time - (2 years) €2,300 per year
HE Certificate evening course: €1,550 per year

Certificate level modules being delivered in 2025-26.

All Certificate courses can be studied full-time, half-time or via evening study. This is the list of modules available:

Ministry and Personal Development (daytime study only)
The Story of the Bible
Interpreting and Applying the Bible
Overview of the Old Testament
The Life and Teaching of Jesus
Introduction to Pastoral Caring
Discipleship
Communicating the Bible in a Ministry Context
Youth Ministry
The timetable for 2026/27 will be posted here once it is confirmed.