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 Scripture

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

Our Courses

Featured Event

Priory Institute Online Open Day 23 January

Location: The Priory Institute, Tallaght Village, D24

Prospective students will have an opportunity to meet with teaching staff and students online and to attend a lecture on theology. Read more

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'Inspiration for all Seasons: Celtic Wisdom for Today' Launch of John Scally's latest book

Posted On: Nov 24, 2020
John Scally’s new book 'Inspiration for all Seasons: Celtic Wisdom for Today' is now available. The Celtic tradition offers connections, community and common sense, theologian John Scally uses it as a rich vein to be mined of insight, imagination and inspiration Read more.

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