this has widened my appreciation of how God is working in our lives and throughout the church, both locally and internationally

Mark Foster

Foundations: The Basics of Theology

 

Foundations: The Basics of Theology is a course that is taught in the evenings in various locations covering a diverse selection of biblical, theological and practical topics. You can study in whichever location suits you best: Moira (Irish Baptist College), Ballymena (Baptist Church), Dublin (Jamestown Road Baptist Church) or online (Zoom). Our aim is to provide rich theological training and fellowship for those who are not employed in a ministry context.

Online

Moira

Ballymena

Dublin

Module 1:

OT Book: Genesis 1-11

Teacher: Sarah Dalrymple

Start Date: 23/9/25

Length: five weeks

 


Module 2:

Basic Christian Doctrine

Teacher: Richard McCord

Start Date: 4/11/25

Length: five weeks

Module 1:

Old Testament Overview

Teacher: Michael Thompson

Start Date: 22/9/25

Length: five weeks

 


Module 2:

The Story of the Church

Teacher: Bertie Coffey

Start Date: 3/11/25

Length: five weeks

Module 1:

Introduction to the Bible

Teacher: Andy Dalrymple

Start Date: 25/9/25

Length: five weeks

 


Module 2:

NT Book: John's Gospel

Teacher: Christine Lamont

Start Date: 6/11/25

Length: five weeks

Module 1:

Romans

Teacher: Jeff Hay

Start Date: 22/9/25

Length: five weeks

 


Module 2:

The Reformation

Teacher: Richard McConnell

Start Date: 3/11/25

Length: five weeks

Module 3:

Introduction to the Bible

Teacher: Gary Ellison

Start Date: 6/1/26

Length: five weeks

 

 


Module 4:

Life of Paul

Teacher: Kevin O'Connor

Start Date: 17/2/26

Length: five weeks

Module 3:

NT Book: Matthew

Teacher: Colin Gervais

Start Date: 5/1/26

Length: five weeks

 

 


Module 4:

The Reformation

Teacher: Amos Kennedy

Start Date: 16/2/26

Length: five weeks

Module 3:

Discipleship

Teacher: Olly Roebuck

Start Date: 8/1/26

Length: five weeks

 

 


Module 4:

Basic Christian Doctrine

Teacher: Ben Davis

Start Date: 19/2/26

Length: five weeks

 

Module 3:

Family Life 

Teacher: Colin Creighton

Start Date: 5/1/26

Length: five weeks

 


Module 4:

Old Testament Overview

Teacher: Martin Parker

Start Date: 16/2/26

Length: five weeks

 

Each evening will follow the same format:

7:00–7:50pm (Dublin: 7:30–8:20pm)

Lecture 1

7:50–8:10pm (Dublin: 8:20–8:40pm)

Tea and Coffee Break

8:10–9:00pm (Dublin 8:40–9:30pm)

Lecture 2

 

Sixteen modules will be offered over the course of four years and each module will carry an essay. Attendance at a module secures one credit. Successfully completing the essay for a module secures one credit. Each module therefore provides the opportunity to gain two credits.

 

Awards:

The following awards could be earned in within a four-year window:

Diploma in Christian Education

16 Credits (effectively two full years)

Certificate in Christian Education

8-15 Credits (effectively one full year)

Attendance Certificate

5-7 Credits

 

Throughout a four-year window the following modules will be taught in all locations:

OT Book               NT Book             OT Overview                    NT Overview               Life of Moses         Life of Paul 

Basic Christian Doctrine            Introduction to the Bible            Issues Facing Christians          The Reformation       

The Story of the Church             Care and Counselling                Communicating the Gospel                                 

Discipleship             Family Life           World Mission Survey

 

To apply for the Foundations course, please click here.

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