The institute has maintained the links with the University of Dublin.Establishing the Institute , Church of Ireland Theological Institute website. The Master in Theological Studies degree was first offered in conjunction with Trinity College, Dublin in 2009, replacing the B.Th. degree which was offered until 2010."New Course for Training Clergy Approved by Trinity College Dublin and the Church of Ireland" , press release by Trinity College Dublin, 20 October 2012. The memorandum of understanding with Trinity was revised in 2018.Trinity and Church of Ireland Theological Institute sign MOU TCD News, September 6, 2018. The Institute also offers a Certificate in Christian Theology and Practice (CCTP), and is run through the Church of Ireland and Trinity College Dublin. This course is a prerequisite for ordinands hoping to study for the M.Th., and is also used for the training of lay readers within the Church.
