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
Bernadette McGonigle
Graduate
'Theology provides tools....to dig deeper within to find the resilience to keep on keeping on, so as to understand with a deep sense of peace what Julian of Norwich meant that “all shall be well all manner of thing shall be well”.' Read more...
Veronica McDermott
Student
As soon as I walked through the doors I was struck by the beautiful, welcoming atmosphere and the camaraderie amongst the students who seemed to be of all ages and from all walks of life and corners of the country Read more...
Kevin O'Driscoll
Student
It is not about exam results or assignment grades, but rather, it is about deepening our understanding of God, of who we are and why we are here 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
Graduate
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...
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...
Featured Course
Diploma in Theology

Successful completion of the modules qualifies a student for the level 7 diploma in theology. Read more.

2022 Online Summer School Mysticism in an Age of Calamity: Meister Eckhart, John Tauler and Henry Suso
Two week online event with live Zoom discussions. Read more
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The Priory Institute response to COVID-19
Jan 05, 2022
For the Spring 2022 semester as restrictions ease, it seems that most – if not all – teaching will be delivered remotely. Read more.
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