Irish Bible Institute

at ibi we value men and women as individuals created in the image of god. we believe that spiritual character formation is an essential element of preparation for christian ministry. we want to see our students living lives motivated by love, informed by god's word and committed to christ. our training is designed to develop the whole person, head (mind), heart (attitudes) and hands (skills). we teach from an evangelical understanding of scripture that affirms both its authority and relevance to our modern world. we want to enable students to bridge the gap between 'word and world' and so develop in their ability to relate god's truth to contemporary culture. courses are designed to stretch minds but also warm hearts. students are encouraged to develop christian thinking alongside a deep love and appreciation for god's word. while academic achievement is valuable and necessary, on its own it forms an inadequate basis for christian training. we emphasise a holistic approach that gives e