A Cornhill training course commenced in Belfast in September 2009, following the pattern of the London and Glasgow Cornhill Training Courses.
The primary aim of the course is to train men to preach. Alongside this primary aim we train men and women to teach the Bible in youth and children's work, women's ministry and other contexts.
The course aims to equip Christians to understand the Bible accurately, teach the Bible effectively and apply the Bible appropriately.
The Cornhill programme in Belfast is aimed particularly towards accessibility for churches across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, the rest of the UK or abroad.
The course runs for one academic year (30 teaching weeks) of full-time study, alongside a church placement for practical ministry experience and input.
Alternatively it is possible to study part-time, for two days a week over two years. This can be combined either with part-time work in a church or in some other context. If the course is taken over two years, then the teaching days are Monday and Tuesday in the first year and Thursday and Friday in the second year.
