Belfast Bible College was a private theological and Christian training college in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It was established in 1943 as the Belfast Bible School and Missionary Training Home. In April 2024, the institution changed its name to the Belfast School of Theology, and in August 2025, it moved its operations from Glenburn House to the campus of Stranmillis University College in South Belfast.
History
The college was founded in 1943 as the Belfast Bible School and Missionary Training Home. It relocated to Glenburn House in 1983, at which time it had 35 full-time students. The college previously offered degrees conferred through a partnership with Queen's University Belfast. After that partnership ended in 2019, degrees began to be awarded in collaboration with the University of Cumbria.
Name Change and Relocation
In April 2024, Belfast Bible College was renamed the Belfast School of Theology. In August 2025, the institution moved from its long-time home at Glenburn House, Glenburn Road South, Belfast, to the second floor of Stranmillis University College in South Belfast.
Affiliation and Ethos
The college is interdenominational (not affiliated with a specific Christian denomination) and describes itself as a vibrant, diverse Christian community.
Academic Programmes
The Belfast School of Theology (formerly Belfast Bible College) offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in partnership with the University of Cumbria:
- Undergraduate: BA (Hons) in Theology (full-time over three years or part-time over six years); Certificate in Theology (introductory qualification).
- Postgraduate: Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, and MA in Practical Theology (delivered online and part-time).
Location (historical): Glenburn House, Glenburn Road South, Belfast, BT17 9JP. Current location: Stranmillis University College, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5DY. Website: bst.ac.uk
