Irish Baptist College
Encyclopedia
The Irish Baptist College (IBC) is a college
, a department of the Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland
(ABC) and a Queen's University Belfast centre. It is part of the Baptist Theological Centre which is located in the Baptist Centre
and is shared with ABC. IBC is accredited and reached Premier College Status by the Accreditation Service for International Colleges
(ASIC).
. In 1964 the college moved to a new campus in Belfast
in Northern Ireland
. On 10 May 2003 the college moved into the purpose built Baptist Theological Centre in the Baptist Centre
located outside Lisburn
in Moira
in County Antrim
.
and Evangelical Presbyterian Church
churches.
IBC is committed to the absolute authority of Scripture and to the outworking of all matters of faith and practice within a purely evangelical framework.
and is shared with ABC. The campus
is in a rural area near to the M1 motorway
and within the boundaries of the City of Lisburn
. IBC is a campus university
.
and the Assistant Principal is Edwin Ewart.
In May 2009 Edwin Ewart was appointed Principal Designate of the Irish Baptist College, to take up the position of Principal of the Irish Baptist College after Hamilton Moore retires in 2010.
, University of Wales, Lampeter
, Queen's University Belfast (QUB) and IBC awards.
College
A college is an educational institution or a constituent part of an educational institution. Usage varies in English-speaking nations...
, a department of the Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland
Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland
The Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland is a Republic of Ireland and a United Kingdom based Baptist Christian denomination. It is a group of 121 autonomous Baptist churches on Ireland working and fellowshipping together in evangelism, training and caring ministries...
(ABC) and a Queen's University Belfast centre. It is part of the Baptist Theological Centre which is located in the Baptist Centre
Baptist Centre
The Baptist Centre is a building which houses the Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland , its departments and the Baptist Theological Centre which includes the Irish Baptist College , the Irish Baptist College Library and the Irish Baptist Historical Society Archives.Located at 19...
and is shared with ABC. IBC is accredited and reached Premier College Status by the Accreditation Service for International Colleges
Accreditation Service for International Colleges
Accreditation Service for International Colleges is a private body in the business of validating institutions.- External links :* *...
(ASIC).
History
IBC began on 4 October 1892 in Dublin, now Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. In 1964 the college moved to a new campus in Belfast
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
. On 10 May 2003 the college moved into the purpose built Baptist Theological Centre in the Baptist Centre
Baptist Centre
The Baptist Centre is a building which houses the Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland , its departments and the Baptist Theological Centre which includes the Irish Baptist College , the Irish Baptist College Library and the Irish Baptist Historical Society Archives.Located at 19...
located outside Lisburn
Lisburn
DemographicsLisburn Urban Area is within Belfast Metropolitan Urban Area and is classified as a Large Town by the . On census day there were 71,465 people living in Lisburn...
in Moira
Moira, County Down
Moira is a village in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is in the northwest of the county, near the borders with counties Antrim and Armagh. The M1 motorway and Dublin–Belfast railway line are nearby. The settlement has existed since time immemorial...
in County Antrim
County Antrim
County Antrim is one of six counties that form Northern Ireland, situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland. Adjoined to the north-east shore of Lough Neagh, the county covers an area of 2,844 km², with a population of approximately 616,000...
.
Ethos
While existing primarily to serve the needs of the Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland churches and missions department, IBC welcomes candidates from all kinds of Christian backgrounds, and the suitability of its courses for the equipping of men and women for the whole spectrum of Christian service is recognised widely. Students from other denominations include those from Congregational Union of Ireland, Elim Pentecostal ChurchElim Pentecostal Church
The Elim Pentecostal Church is a UK-based Pentecostal Christian denomination.-History:George Jeffreys , a Welshman, founded the Elim Pentecostal Church in Monaghan, Ireland in 1915. Jeffreys was an evangelist with a Welsh Congregational church background. He was converted at age 15 during the...
and Evangelical Presbyterian Church
Evangelical Presbyterian Church (Ireland)
The Evangelical Presbyterian Church is denomination that is found in Northern Ireland. It broke away from Irish Presbyterian Church in 1927...
churches.
IBC is committed to the absolute authority of Scripture and to the outworking of all matters of faith and practice within a purely evangelical framework.
Campus
IBC is part of the Baptist Theological Centre which is located in the Baptist CentreBaptist Centre
The Baptist Centre is a building which houses the Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland , its departments and the Baptist Theological Centre which includes the Irish Baptist College , the Irish Baptist College Library and the Irish Baptist Historical Society Archives.Located at 19...
and is shared with ABC. The campus
Campus
A campus is traditionally the land on which a college or university and related institutional buildings are situated. Usually a campus includes libraries, lecture halls, residence halls and park-like settings...
is in a rural area near to the M1 motorway
M1 motorway (Northern Ireland)
The M1 is a motorway in Northern Ireland. It is the longest motorway in Northern Ireland and runs for from Belfast to Dungannon through County Down and County Armagh...
and within the boundaries of the City of Lisburn
Lisburn
DemographicsLisburn Urban Area is within Belfast Metropolitan Urban Area and is classified as a Large Town by the . On census day there were 71,465 people living in Lisburn...
. IBC is a campus university
Campus university
A campus university is a British term for a university situated on one site, with student accommodation, teaching and research facilities, and leisure activities all together...
.
Organisation
The Principal of the college is Hamilton MooreHamilton Moore
Hamilton Moore is a Baptist theologian and lecturer.Moore holds a BD, a Master of Theology, and a PhD. In 1990, Moore became Principal and New Testament tutor at the Irish Baptist College in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. He is also Adjunct Professor at Emanuel University in Oradea, Romania...
and the Assistant Principal is Edwin Ewart.
In May 2009 Edwin Ewart was appointed Principal Designate of the Irish Baptist College, to take up the position of Principal of the Irish Baptist College after Hamilton Moore retires in 2010.
Faculty
- Hamilton MooreHamilton MooreHamilton Moore is a Baptist theologian and lecturer.Moore holds a BD, a Master of Theology, and a PhD. In 1990, Moore became Principal and New Testament tutor at the Irish Baptist College in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. He is also Adjunct Professor at Emanuel University in Oradea, Romania...
(BD MTh PhD) became College Principal of IBC in 1990. Hamilton is also the New Testament Tutor. - Edwin Ewart (BA BD MTh MPhil) became Assistant Principal and a staff lecturer in April 2007. In May 2009 Ewart was appointed Principal Designate of the Irish Baptist College, to take up the position of Principal of the Irish Baptist College in 2010. Ewart is also the Tutor in Church History, Biblical, Historical & Systematic Theology.
- Nigel Younge (BSc DipTh PGCE) became Director of Training and a staff lecturer in June 2007.
- Maurice Dowling (BA BD MTh PhD) became a staff lecturer in around 1974. Dowling is the Tutor in Old Testament, Church History & Historical Theology.
- Alan Baird became a staff lecturer in September 2007. Baird is the Ministry Studies Tutor.
- David Haigh (BSc BA) became Administrative & Library Assistant in October 2008.
- Valerie Hamilton became registrarRegistrar (academic)In education outside the United Kingdom, a registrar or registrary is an official in an academic institution who handles student records. Typically, a registrar processes registration requests, schedules classes and maintains class lists, enforces the rules for entering or leaving classes, and...
and a staff lecturer October 2006. - Ken Scott (MA MLitt PhD) became a staff lecturer in 2007. Scott is the Postgraduate Tutor (part time).
Courses
IBC offers degrees accredited by the University of ChesterUniversity of Chester
The University of Chester is a public research university located in Chester, United Kingdom. The University, based on a main campus in Chester and a smaller campus in Warrington, offers a range of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as undertaking academic research.Chester...
, University of Wales, Lampeter
University of Wales, Lampeter
University of Wales, Lampeter is a university in Lampeter, Wales. Founded in 1822 by royal charter, it is the oldest degree awarding institution in Wales and may be the third oldest in England and Wales after Oxford and Cambridge...
, Queen's University Belfast (QUB) and IBC awards.
See also
- Association of Baptist Churches in IrelandAssociation of Baptist Churches in IrelandThe Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland is a Republic of Ireland and a United Kingdom based Baptist Christian denomination. It is a group of 121 autonomous Baptist churches on Ireland working and fellowshipping together in evangelism, training and caring ministries...
- Irish Baptist College Library
- Baptist CentreBaptist CentreThe Baptist Centre is a building which houses the Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland , its departments and the Baptist Theological Centre which includes the Irish Baptist College , the Irish Baptist College Library and the Irish Baptist Historical Society Archives.Located at 19...
- Queen's University Belfast
- University of ChesterUniversity of ChesterThe University of Chester is a public research university located in Chester, United Kingdom. The University, based on a main campus in Chester and a smaller campus in Warrington, offers a range of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as undertaking academic research.Chester...
- University of Wales, LampeterUniversity of Wales, LampeterUniversity of Wales, Lampeter is a university in Lampeter, Wales. Founded in 1822 by royal charter, it is the oldest degree awarding institution in Wales and may be the third oldest in England and Wales after Oxford and Cambridge...