Who can take the Cornhill Belfast Course?
Men and women with evangelical convictions from all Christian denominations. We are looking for those with both a hunger and a gift for Bible-teaching ministry. We want to train students who are hoping, God-willing, to do Bible teaching work in the future.
For many, the course is an important part of testing their suitability for this calling. A number of our students will be moving towards ordained ministry and/or cross-cultural mission.
Some evidence of experience in teaching the Bible will be expected. This may have been gained in preaching, or (more often) in small-group contexts or youth and children's work.
The course provides an ideal grounding in Bible-teaching for church apprentices, as well as for those who already have a regular ministry in their own churches.
River boat on Lagan at Belfast weir
© Belfast City Council and Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau
© Belfast City Council and Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau
Practicalities of the Course
The course is based in East Belfast, at the halls of Kirkpatrick Memorial Presbyterian Church, which is situated at 259 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3JF each Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for three terms totalling 30 teaching weeks in each year. Wednesdays are study days in term time. Students who require accommodation are asked to find their own accommodation.
Further Information
Prepared to Preach: An Introduction to the Cornhill Training Course.
How do I Know if Preaching is for me? by Christopher Ash.
