As I Am Interviews online
The full length interviews from the As I Am DVD are now online – a collection of stories exploring life in ministry.
View them online on the As I Am page
30 June 2009
"As I Am" to launch at General Synod
A sample of a new DVD of a collection of personal stories on the call to ordination is available to watch now.
Visit www.ministry.ie/as-i-am to watch it.
29 March 2009
New lectureship post announced
The Church of Ireland Theological Institute has advertised posts for a Lecturer in Practical Theology.
This is a unique opportunity for the candidate with the right blend of vision, experience and skill to enthuse, equip and motivate a new generation of clergy and lay people in leadership skills.
Download a PDF of the advertisement here
A comprehensive application pack and job details can be obtained from :-
Mrs. K.L. Seaman
Secretary to the House of Bishops
Bishops House
Moyglare
County Kildare
Tel: +353 1 6275352
Email:
Enquiries regarding details within the job pack can be addressed to the Director of the Theological Institute :-
Reverend Dr. Maurice Elliott
Tel: +353 1 260 5737
Email:
15 January 2009
New Foundation Access Course
As an integral part of the new selection process for training in the Church of Ireland, the Foundation course is designed to enable you to explore your particular calling in Christ. The Foundation Course is open to anyone who wishes to deepen their understanding of the Christian faith and who is keen in particular to test the issue of Christian calling.
For more information, please download the brochure for the Spring 2009 Foundation Access Course, which includes the application form.
14 January 2009
Masters in Theology Curriculum published
The Masters in Theology Curriculum was passed and approved by the University Council of Trinity College, Dublin at its October meeting.
The full details of the new curriculum are now available and can be downloaded as a pdf file here.
12 December 2008
New Video Interviews on the Foundation Course
Interviews with Bishops & Director of the Theological Institute
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Interviews with Foundation Course Students
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2 December 2008
Significant milestone in Ministry Project Reached
New agreement with Trinity signed and New Masters Course approved.
An inter-institutional agreement between Trinity College Dublin and the House of Bishops of the Church of Ireland was signed today. It underpins the introduction of a new Masters degree course in Theology which will revolutionise the training for ordained ministry in the Church of Ireland and will also provide opportunities for those training for work in other churches.
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The new course will lead to a Master in Theology (M. Theol.) as opposed to the previous Bachelor in Theology Degree (B. Th.) and will be taught by staff of Trinity College Dublin and the Church of Ireland Theological Institute. Participants may choose between a three-year and a six-year part-time option with the latter being delivered in an innovative non-residential, distance learning mode. Both options will have a significant parish internship element.
The new course, which will have a rigorous academic core whilst also broadening the scope and content and assessment to include professional application, will commence in October 2009.
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Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd Dr John Neill said, “what is really exciting about this new course is that it integrates the academic study of Theology with the practical experience of working as a pastor within a parish. We believe this is a critical milestone towards the provision of effective and professional training and formation to enable clergy and laity to be prepared for the mission of the Church in the 21st Century. I would like to pay particular tribute to the Bishop of Clogher, the Rt Revd Dr Michael Jackson and the Ministry Formation Team for their work on finalising this agreement and the authorities in Trinity College for their support and co-operation. This agreement builds very positively on our longstanding relationship with the University and positions us effectively in partnership for the future.”
The Provost of Trinity College Dublin, Dr John Hegarty said, “Trinity College is delighted about this agreement on the joint delivery of a Masters in Theological Studies. Introducing this new postgraduate programme with its innovative combination of academic and practical elements is an exciting and timely initiative that will develop and strengthen the long-standing, fruitful cooperation between Trinity College Dublin and the Church of Ireland.”
Participants in the Masters in Theology will be selected from those taking part in a one year foundation course available in each diocese in the Church of Ireland.
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22 October 2008
Two new lectureships announced
The Church of Ireland Theological Institute has advertised posts for two new members of the faculty team:-
- Lecturer in Biblical Studies and Hermeneutics
- Lecturer in Christian Practice in Church and Society
These are unique opportunities for the candidates with the right blend of vision, experience and skill to enthuse, equip and motivate a new generation of clergy and lay people in leadership skills.
Download a PDF of the advertisement here
A comprehensive application pack and job details can be obtained from :-
Mrs. K.L. Seaman
Secretary to the House of Bishops
Bishops House
Moyglare
County Kildare
Tel: +353 1 6275352
Email:
Enquiries regarding details within the job pack can be addressed to the Director of the Theological Institute :-
Reverend Dr. Maurice Elliott
Tel: +353 1 260 5737
Email:
26 June 2008
Interview with the Bishop of Clogher
The following is a 10 minute video interview with the Bishop of Clogher by Mrs Cathy McElhinney, focussing on the Ministry Formation Project.
Having trouble viewing it? Try watching the video on YouTube.
4 March 2008
Slides from Presentation given at Ministry Project Consultation Day
Slides from Presentation given at Ministry Project Consultation Day and to central church bodies.
The Ministry Project Team want to make available to all church members the slides that have been used for providing members with an update at a variety of different meetings. Many of the central church committees responsible for overseeing the project have received this presentation. It was also given at the Ministry Project Consultation Day. The slides can be downloaded as a pdf here.
1 March 2008
