Belfast School Of Theology
So what is a
Catalyst?
A Catalyst quickens the development of something into becoming what it is meant to be. We all need a bit of a push, a jolt forwards, a quickening (or, to use an old word from the birth of evangelicalism, the unction of the Spirit) in order to get up off the sofa, shut down the TV and go and pursue life and mission in the kingdom. Whether you need a sturdy hand up from a comfy couch or you are already standing and ready for your next step, this 2024/25 programme offers a heartening range of catalysing opportunities.
There are highly vocational catalyst courses, designed to mobilise individuals into specific ministries and mission. BBC is delighted to partner with a range of fantastic missions and ministries in the field which will create a necessary balance between good theology and expert practice. To get more information or register your interest in a course click on the relevant choice in the Catalyst menu below.
We have many part time
courses to choose from…
There are catalyst courses, certificates and modules that carry a more general appeal, delving into mystery, benchmarking faith’s curiosity and wrestling intellectual perplexity, in search of understanding and a wholesome Christian mindset (Romans 12).
And there are catalyst courses which will edify and build up Christians as they continue to walk in their Godgiven dreams: the paths set, the hedges in place, the direction clear, but the journey yet to be completed. Encouragement is an oft-neglected spiritual gift. Perhaps you need encouraged in this season of service.
While most catalyst courses will run in the evenings, a few are timetabled for daytime. Choose from the tiles below to find more information and book your place on the course you’re interested in. Alternatively you might spot a course that someone you know could do and you would like to encourage them to do it. Why not buy them a Voucher to pay part or all of the course fees. To do this follow the link below to purchase a voucher.
Semester 1
Courses on offer…
All One in Christ
The Biblical Vision for Men and Women in Ministry
Taught By: Professor Stephen Williams, Rev Karen Campbell and Dr Gary Burnett.
Duration: 4 Â Weeks
Dates: Tuesday 24th September – 15th October 2024
Time: 7.30pm
Location: BST
Cost: £40
God behaving badly
in the Bible?
Taught By: Dr William Ford
Duration: 6 Weeks
Dates: Tuesday 8th October – 19th November 2024
Time: 7.30pm
Location: BST
Cost: £60
Christian Parenting
in a Digital Age
Taught By: Dr. Deborah Webster, Thrive Academy
Duration: 4 Weeks
Dates: Tuesday  15th October – 12th November 2024
Time: 7.30pm
Location: BST
Cost: £40
Biblical Worship for Today’s Church
Taught By: Dr Jonny Mullan
Duration: 8 Weeks
Dates: Tuesday 22nd October – Â 17th December
Time: 7.30pm
Location: BST
Cost: £80
Stepping into Narnia
 Taught By: Dr. Sharon Jones
Duration: Â 7 Weeks
Dates: 24th September – 19th November (excluding 29th October & 5th November)
Time: 7.30pm
Location: Ballymena Hub – West Presbyterian Church
Cost: £70
The Apostle Paul for the 21st Century
Taught By: Dr. Gary Burnett
Duration: 6 Weeks (3 online)
Dates: 22nd October – 3rd December
Time: 7.30pm
Location: Fermanagh Hub – The Cornerstone, Main St, Lisnaskea
Spiritual Fire through
Word and Spirit
6 Â Week Course
Taught By: Honorary Fellows
Dates: 6 week course 22nd October- 3rd  December (excluding half term).
Time: 7.30pm
Location: BST
Cost: £60
Semester 2
Courses on offer…
Some Details TBC by 20th August 2024
A Christian Approach to Wellbeing
4 Â Week Course
Taught By: Dr Deborah Webster, Thrive Academy
Dates: 18th Feb- 18th March (excluding reading week 4th March)
Time: 7.30pm
Location: BST
Cost: TBC
Certificate in Integrative Counselling from a Christian Perspective
6 Day Course
Taught By: Laura Wiley from Connexions Training
Dates: Dates to be confirmed by 20th August
Time: 7.30pm
Location: BST
Cost: TBC
WORSHIP & Production Practical WORKSHOPS FOR LOCAL CHUrcH TEAMS
8 Week Course (TBC)
Taught By: Dr Jonny Mullan
Dates: Dates TBC
Time: 7.30pm
Location: BST
Cost: TBC
EVANGELISM WITH CROWN JESUS MINISTRIES
4-6 Week Course (TBC)
Taught By: Crown Jesus Ministries
Dates: Dates TBC
Time: 7.30pm
Location: BST
Cost: TBC
Intro to gifts
of the Holy Spirit
4-6 Â Week Course (TBC)
Taught By: Paul and Priscilla Reid
Dates: Dates TBC
Time: 7.30pm
Location: BST
Cost: TBC
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Belfast School of Theology is a vibrant, inter-denominationational community in the heart of Northern Ireland. Building on an 80year legacy, BST has a bright future ahead. Our flagship BA (Hons) in Theology, range of part-time Catalyst courses and new MA in Practical Theology could start your transformative journey into studying theology.Â
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