More often than not, a call to the ministry must be investigated before it is acted upon. These academic programs are often designed to prepare graduates to succeed in the daily duties of church ministers, as well as clarify a student’s calling.

Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth. To its east is the larger island of Great Britain, from which the Irish Sea separates it.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.