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.
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Online |
Moira |
Ballymena |
Dublin |
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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 |
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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
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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:
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7:00–7:50pm (Dublin: 7:30–8:20pm) |
Lecture 1 |
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7:50–8:10pm (Dublin: 8:20–8:40pm) |
Tea and Coffee Break |
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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:
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Diploma in Christian Education |
16 Credits (effectively two full years) |
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Certificate in Christian Education |
8-15 Credits (effectively one full year) |
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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.
