Detailed introduction of Carmelite Institute of Britain and Ireland:

Introduction

Carmelite Institute of Britain and Ireland (CIBI) is a Carmelite Institute jointly established by the Carmelites of Ireland, Britain and Anglo-Irish Carmelites to provide distance education/online courses in Carmelite Theology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Overview

Student size: Since its establishment in 2005, 90 students have started the first two programs, with students from Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Malaysia, Norway, the United States and other countries.

Course settings: A variety of courses are offered, including the Certificate in Spirituality (Carmelite Studies) Level 6, the Diploma in Spirituality (Carmelite Studies) Level 7, and the Bachelor of Carmelite Studies Level 8 at the undergraduate level; the Master of Carmelite Studies Level 9 at the postgraduate level, as well as the Certificate in Discovering Carmel (Level 5), the Initial Formation Program (Level 5), the Continuing Formation Program (Level 6), the Way to Christ (Level 6), and the Important Carmelite Figures of the 20th Century (Level 5). =History

Founded in Dublin, Ireland in December 2005.

On October 6, 2009, CIBI's first batch of students graduated from Milltown Institute of Theology in Dublin.

From its inception until its closure in 2015, CIBI's courses were accredited by Milltown Institute of Theology, and then by St. Patrick's College in Maynooth (Pontifical University).

In 2012, CIBI opened a master's program, which was then accredited by York St. John's University in the UK. From 2016, it was accredited by St. Patrick's College in Maynooth as a master's program in theology.

Established in December 2005.

School Strength

Faculty: The college has a professional team of teachers who have profound academic attainments and rich teaching experience in fields such as Carmelite theology, and can provide students with high-quality online teaching and guidance.

Teaching facilities: The college is located in the Gormur Carmelite Center in Dublin 16. It has a large library on Carmelite studies, theology, spirituality and Marian studies, which was rebuilt in 2006. Most of the information is available online, providing rich resource support for students' learning and research.

Academic cooperation: The college has established good academic cooperation with institutions such as Milltown Theological Institute, York St. John University, and St. Patrick's College in Maynooth, ensuring the certification of courses and the quality of education.

Institutional nature

The college is a professional educational institution with a religious background and is affiliated to the Carmelite Order.

Educational philosophy

Committed to spreading Carmelite theological knowledge, providing students from different regions with the opportunity to study and research Carmelite theology in depth through distance education, cultivating students' professional qualities and spiritual practice abilities in the field of theology, and promoting students' understanding and inheritance of Carmelite traditions and spirit.

Key disciplines and departments

Key disciplines: Carmelite theology is its key discipline. A series of courses from undergraduate to graduate courses are set up around this discipline, covering the history, doctrine, spirituality, characters and other aspects of the Carmelite Order.

Department: There is no clear division of departments in the conventional sense, but from the perspective of course level, it can be roughly divided into undergraduate and graduate departments to correspond to different stages of teaching and management.

Ranking

The specific ranking of the college in the comprehensive university rankings has not been found, but given its professionalism and religious background, it has a certain authority and influence in the field of Carmelite theological education.

Expenses

No clear tuition standards have been found, but generally speaking, its tuition fees may be different from those of ordinary comprehensive universities, and will vary according to the type and level of the course. For specific fees, please consult the college admissions department.

Campus

Geographic location: The college is located in Gormore, Dublin 16, Ireland. It has convenient transportation and beautiful surroundings, providing students with a quiet learning atmosphere.

Campus facilities: The Carmelite Center on campus has teaching facilities such as a library, providing students with convenient learning conditions. The library's rich collection of books and online resources can meet students' needs in theological research and other areas.