The college was established in 1943 as the Belfast Bible School and Missionary Training Home.
[3] Following Queen's decision to end the validating of programmes through the institute from 2019, degrees are awarded just by Cumbria.
[5][6] Entry requirements for the Graduate Diploma are typically an undergraduate degree graded 2.2 or higher as well as one year of active engagement in some form of Christian Ministry.
[7] Applicants to the MA Theology programme must typically achieve an undergraduate honours degree classed as 2.1 or above in any subject.
R. J. Taylor served as principal of Belfast Bible School in its early years.