Wishing you and all those you hold dear, a Blessed and Joyous Christmas

The Carmelite Institute of Britain and Ireland

The Carmelite Institute of Britain and Ireland (CIBI) was established in 2005 as a collaborative initiative of the British and Irish Provinces of Carmelites and the Anglo-Irish Province of Discalced Carmelites. 

We offer online courses in Carmelite spirituality and theology, with a selection of courses up to master’s level accredited by the internationally recognised St. Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth. We also have short courses for anyone interested in learning more about the Carmelite tradition and its rich spiritual heritage. 
CIBI aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Carmel and its saints, and our courses are designed to provide both theological learning and spiritual development. Using our online learning platform learners can decide when and where to study. To date, CIBI has welcomed learners from over 30 countries worldwide, reflecting the diverse appeal of the Carmelite tradition.

Upcoming courses

The next start date for our courses is 

06 January 2025

08 September 2025

News and Events

Carmelite European Youth Pilgrimage

Carmelite European Young Adults Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome 2025

The British Province of Carmelites invite you to Rome in 2025 for the Jubilee of Young People, where you will join as ‘Pilgrims of Hope’. “As young…
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Mística, cristianismo y fenomenología

Mysticism, Christianity and Phenomenology: Feminine Religious Discourse in the Spanish Modern Period

Mística, cristianismo y fenomenología: El discurso religioso femenino en la Edad Moderna hispánica,’ by Patricia Fernández Martín, published by…
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CIBI Conferring Graduates 2024

Congratulations to our Graduates

On Saturday 09 November 2024 13 graduates of CIBI were conferred with their academic awards. The ceremony took place in the beautiful setting of St…
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Our Learners

As a distance-learning institute, we have learners from all over the world. Some of the locations of our learners include:
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-2.4738886781353, 117.8888
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-13.2793845886, 34.29554675
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-35.595212667598, 27.25169515
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-6.4012299453463, 34.9899
52.527878157098, -119.8093025
52.417366978303, -4.15994835
-19.050565813409, 29.152802

What our graduates say

Studying online with CIBI gave me the opportunity to explore in more detail the history of our Carmelite Family. At first, I was intimidated by the idea of an online course, but I can confidently say this was an amazing learning experience. The CIBI team was extremely helpful throughout my studies in developing my understanding and promoting my spiritual growth. I value the opportunity to study online because it provided me with a structured way of learning about Carmel’s rich heritage, charism and spirituality in the comfort of my home.
May 2020
The CIBI course I undertook over a number of years was extremely well organised, intellectually stimulating, and an invaluable aid in my own spiritual formation. Administrative staff were always swiftly to hand when queries arose (and they regularly did) – the team was always patient and kind. Assignments were paced appropriately, and feedback provided was extremely helpful and encouraging. A most rewarding and enjoyable experience that I will reflect upon with gratitude and contentment.
July 2021
I have enjoyed studying at CIBI and am recommending it to everyone. The studies nourished not only my intellect but also my spirit, for which I am very grateful.
December 2021
I appreciate the rich heritage of Carmel opened before us in the modules. Some of the reflections were very new and helped me personally for my spiritual life. I was able to use it in my sharing with others.
May 2023
I like the time and content flexibility, low cost and high academic standards. The modules are well-written and tutors provide excellent guidance. The office staff are always quick to respond to queries. I really have learned far more than I expected at the outset, both in terms of knowledge about Carmel and its saints and blesseds, and academic writing. I have also learned much about my Christian faith.
July 2023
I approached the ‘obligatory’ modules with a certain amount of trepidation because, quite frankly, there were some that I would not have chosen, given the choice. However, as is often the case, the modules that I was least looking forward to turned out to be some of the most fulfilling and provided me with unforeseen opportunities to enrich my studies. Thank you.
August 2024