Certificate Applied Theology

This Certificate programme 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.

Semester 1 - Tuesday 8th September to Wednesday 16th December 2026.

Semester 2 - Tuesday 19th January to Wednesday 12th May 2027.

Semester dates - Evening

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

Monday 7th September 2026 to Monday 10th May 2027.

Admissions Criteria

All candidates will demonstrate:

• active engagement in some form of Christian ministry,

• appreciation of and respect for ÐÓ°ÉPro’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, ÐÓ°ÉPro 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: ÐÓ°ÉPro has a small bursary fund for students who are serving the Irish Church and have financial needs. Please contact our Bursar for more information.

Certificate level modules being delivered in 2026-27.

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

Application process

Download the application form below. Submit your application by 31st July for entry September 2026.

All enquiries to Sarah@ibi.ie or phone 01-8069060

Fees for 2026/27

Certificate programme

• Full-time - (1 year) €4,500 per year

• Part-time - (2 years) €2,400 per year

• HE Certificate evening course: €1,650 per year

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,
ÐÓ°ÉPro,
Ulysses House
22-24 Foley Street,
Dublin 1