Study Theology by Distance Learning

The Priory Institute is an accredited centre for theological, biblical and philosophical studies, established by the Irish Province of the Dominican Order. Why not join our supportive student community? Read more

What Our Students Say

Jordan O'Brien OP

Graduate

I’m reminded of Anthony de Mello’s story of the ‘little fish’ asking the other fish ‘where is the ocean?’. They swim past without answering. What a stupid question they muttered to themselves. Finally, a dolphin answers in a friendly and most intelligent way, ‘this is it, this is the ocean….’ Read more...

Judith McAdam

Graduate

I felt part of something, part of a community of people seeking their own personal truth, helping and supporting each other. Read more...

Brid Kennedy

Graduate

Over 10 years ago, when I saw the theology course advertised in my local church I decided this was for me. I was seeking to study something, something that would nourish me and bring me on a deeper personal growth through understanding the meaning of life, for now and in the future. Read more...

Dermot Dowdall

Student

My thirty-three year career with Dublin Fire Brigade ended sooner that I had hoped due to injury and a phase of physical recovery might have dominated my mind had I not had the good fortune to find that the structure that the Priory Institute offered would allow me balance my losses with new and interesting gains. Read more...

Pat Crawley

Student

When I was young I wanted to be like my Dad “a very smart man! Anyway, I grew up to be a student of mathematics (because I loved solving puzzles) and in many ways, I am still trying to solve puzzles, although now they are more than mathematical ones. Read more...

Featured Course

Single Subject Certificate

Single subject certification is available to those who wish to earn ECTS credit points for one or two modules without the intention of earning a major award. Read more.

Our Courses

Reflecting on the ‘O Antiphons’ of Advent. Online Retreat

Posted On: Nov 18, 2019
Advent can become the ‘lost season’ when we get distracted by the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping and parties. Yet there is an invitation given to us by the Scripture readings of the Advent Season to be still and calm.... Read more.

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Featured Event

Priory Institute Open Day 7th December

Starts: Saturday, December 7th, 2019
Location: The Priory Institute, Tallaght Village, D24
Prospective students will have an opportunity to meet with teaching staff and students and to attend the scheduled lecture on theology along with current students. Read more.

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