Certificate in Applied Theology
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
9th September - 17th December 2025
20th January - 13th May 2026
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
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
Full-time and Half-time and Evening Study
Certificate level modules being delivered in 2025-26.
Ministry and Personal Development
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
Evening Courses
This Certificate programme will be delivered over a Live Zoom class each Monday evening at 7 pm.
Two or three of the above modules are delivered each year.
Term dates are as follows:
1st Sept - 17th Nov
24th Nov - 23rd Feb
2nd March - 18th May
Application process
Applications are currently being accepted for entry in September 2025.
All enquiries to Sarah@ibi.ie or phone 01-8069060
Please download the application at the link below.
Pay your application fee online
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
