BA(Hons) Theology Degree Prospectus 2020

BELFAST BIBLE COLLEGE
A B O U T
NORTHERN
IRELAND
HISTORY
Located on the edge of Europe, the region we
call Northern Ireland, whose people span the
globe, has a rich Christian heritage. Its main
city, Belfast, was an industrial powerhouse in
the Victorian era and, having emerged from
the ‘Troubles’ of the 1960s-1990s, is now a
vibrant, lively city.
CULTURE
Our culture is like the Northern Irish people
–fun, profound and exciting. From musicians
such as Van Morrison and Snow Patrol,
to writers like C.S. Lewis and Seamus Heaney
and sports stars including Rory McIlroy and
George Best, whether it is someone famous
or just your next door neighbour, we are
a creative people.
CHURCH
We have a history of deep spirituality
that has had a great effect throughout
the world. St Patrick and others laid the
foundations for an expression of faith
in which the gospel creatively engaged
with Ireland’s Celtic culture. Columba and
others moved out from Ireland to Iona in
Scotland, from where they evangelised
the northern part of Great Britain and
onwards deep into continental Europe.
In more recent times, many of our men
and women have engaged in missionary
service across the world. The church here
is theologically strong, socially aware
and is becoming increasingly creative in
its approach to impacting the nation.
WHAT TO SEE
Vast, scenic coastlines, historic cathedral cities
and green rolling countryside combine to make
this a beautiful and fascinating country.
You will enjoy exploring the whole island
of Ireland and experiencing the warmth
of Irish hospitality.
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