The Irish Baptist College combines rigorous theological study with practical, real-life ministry training. We equip people for vocational ministry, including pastors and missionaries, as well as those who serve voluntarily in their local churches.

Anyone who desires to grow in their understanding of God’s Word and Christian theology is welcome to study at the Irish Baptist College. We particularly serve those who sense God’s call to Christian ministry, as well as those who wish to develop skills and theological depth to support their involvement in ministry—whether full-time or part-time, vocational or voluntary.

No. While the Irish Baptist College is rooted in Baptist convictions, we welcome students from a wide range of Christian backgrounds who share a desire for theological study and ministry training.

The College offers a range of theological and ministry training courses, with full-time, part-time, and evening study options available. Please visit the Study With Us section of the website for full details of our course offerings.

Yes. The undergraduate BTh and BD (Preparation for Ministry) courses, as well as the MTh, are accredited by the University of Chester.

The College is based in Northern Ireland, just outside the town of Moira and only two minutes from the M1 motorway. Evening courses are offered in Moira and at various locations across the island of Ireland.

Yes. Many students study part-time while working or serving in their local church.

Entry requirements vary depending on the course you choose. Some programmes at the Irish Baptist College have specific entry criteria, while others have no formal entry requirements.

For full details, please click on the Study With Us section of our website, where you will find the entry requirements for each course.

All applications are made online. Further information on the application process can be found on the Study With Us page of our website.

If you have any questions before or during your application, please contact us on +44 (0)28 9261 9267 or email by clicking here.

Fees vary depending on the course and mode of study. Current fees are listed on the Fees page.

Some financial support may be available, and students are encouraged, where possible, to seek assistance from their local church. In addition, a number of charitable trusts may be willing to help with tuition fees.

For further details, please contact the College on +44 (0)28 9261 9267 or email by clicking here.

Students are part of a welcoming and supportive learning community, where teaching is enriched by fellowship, prayer, and intentional spiritual formation. You can find out more about student life on our Community Life page.

Yes. Many courses include supervised ministry experience or church placements as an integral part of the training. The Irish Baptist College is committed to being a Ministry Training College, where theological study is firmly grounded in practical ministry experience.

Some part-time evening courses are offered online. Our Undergraduate Preparation for Ministry course and Master’s programmes are delivered in person, as we believe face-to-face relationships are essential to Bible college training and ministry preparation.

You are very welcome to contact the College directly to have a conversation or to arrange a visit. We are here to help you find a course that suits you and to make the application process as simple as possible.

Please contact the College on +44 (0)28 9261 9267 or email by clicking here.