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Programme Detail: BA (Hons) in Applied Theology with Christian Leadership

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource BA (Hons) in Applied Theology with Christian Leadership
Type of Training Individual standalone programme
Reference Number
Description Degree with a Christian leadership specialism for those seeking a deep biblical and Christian understanding, equipping them for leadership within ministry and marketplace contexts Study modes: Full-time (2 full days of class + 3 days of private study) Part-time (1 full day of class + 1.5 days of private study) Time requirements: 3 years full-time 6 years part-time Twin Track. This course can also be taken via IBI Live - On site or On Zoom. ON SITE means in person classes in IBI. The teacher and students will be in classes in IBI – we expect this to be the case from this Autumn. We are very much looking forward to all the life and conversations and learning that is sparked by being together. ON ZOOM means that students will also have the option to access those classes from wherever they are in Ireland and even beyond. This programme is for you if you are engaged or seeking to engage in Christian leadership within ministry and marketplace contexts. The first year is the same for all courses. In your second and third years you will study the core modules AND Christian leadership-specific modules: Developing Leadership Church and Ministry Ministry & Personal Development 2 with a Christian leadership focus Ministry & Personal Development 3 with a Christian leadership focus Dissertation with a Christian leadership focus
Keywords Leadership, Theology, Bible, Ireland, Dublin
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available Ireland / Dublin
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / General Bible; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Pastoral Care and Counselling; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Marriage and Family Guidance; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Children's Ministry; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Youth and Students Ministry; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Men’s Ministry
Residential/Non Residential Non Residential
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Degree
Cost Range From US$1,000 to less than US$10,000
Actual Cost €4500
Bursaries/scholarships available
Actual Length 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Average hours of study per week 30
Methods of instruction lectures, assignments, reading, small group work, journal keeping, community prayer and worship, mentoring
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 40%
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 55%
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 5%
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 12
Prerequisite Programmes
Other Prerequisites Have achieved 240 points in the Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Associate status entry may be open to students who do not meet this requirement. If you enter via the associate status entry route, you will be required to demonstrate that you are able to work at third level by successfully completing a module as an associate student. After completing and passing the module you can enrol for the full BA programme and transfer the credits. Demonstrate active engagement in some form of Christian ministry. Demonstrate an appreciation of and respect for IBI’s ethos. Have basic computer skills.
Qualifications gained BA (Hons) in Applied Theology with Christian Leadership
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by Other Accreditation (see below)
Other Accrediting Bodies York St John University