Redcliffe College
Encyclopedia
Redcliffe College is a theological college based in Gloucester
, United Kingdom
, specialising in training men, women and families from around the world for Christian mission anywhere in the world. It is international and interdenominational, and is a member of the Evangelical Alliance
, Global Connections
and European Evangelical Accrediting Association.
Testing and Training Home. Originally based at 495 Kings Road, Chelsea
, in 1896 497 Kings Road was purchased and a door was made between the two houses. Redcliffe was the first institution to provide missionary service training for women. In 1917 the College moved to 66 Redcliffe Gardens, Kensington
. In 1931 the College moved again to 66 Grove Park Road, Chiswick
where it remained until 1995. During the Second World War the War Office
took over the College for use by the Women's Auxiliary Air Force
while the students moved to Lancashire
, Upper Norwood
and Feering
. They returned to Chiswick in 1944. In 1984 the College went co-ed, allowing men as well as women to enroll. In 1995 the College relocated to its current site in Gloucester
.
Academic study, taught by lecturers with first-hand mission experience; Personal growth, developed through the Personal Development Programme which is concerned with students' well-being before God, and through living in an international, cross-cultural community; Practical experience, through placements (both weekly and in a block of 6 weeks).
Rev Dr Colin Bulley (PhD, BD, BA) - Academic Dean and Vice Principal (Academic)
Dr Rob Cook (PhD, MTh, BA, BA) - Head of Theology
Tim Davy (MA, BSc, DipTheo, CELTA (TEFL)) - Lecturer in Biblical Studies & Mission; Director of the Centre for the Study of Bible and Mission
Margaret Duggan (MA, M.Ed (TESOL), B.Ed) - Lecturer in Spirituality and Mission
Rev Dr Darrell Jackson (Th.D. (Missiology), BA, DipPastoral Studies) - Director of Nova Research Centre and Lecturer in European Studies
Richard Johnson (MA (Cantab), MA) - Visiting Lecturer in Biblical Studies
Andrew Kingston-Smith (MA, LLB, Cert Couns, DipHE) - Lecturer in Mission
Dr Hugh Kemp (PhD, MTh, BTh) - Head of Mission Studies
Loun-Ling Tan (LLB, MTS) - Lecturer in Asian and Mission Studies
Undergraduate courses
Certificate in Applied Theology in Intercultural Contexts
Diploma in Applied Theology
BA Hons Degree in Applied Theology
Professionals in Mission Certificate
Postgraduate courses
Postgraduate MA in Global Issues in Contemporary Mission
Postgraduate MA in Intercultural Studies in Asian Contexts
Postgraduate MA in Global Leadership in Intercultural Contexts
Postgraduate MA in Bible and Mission
Postgraduate MA in European Mission and Intercultural Christianity
Postgraduate MA in Member Care
Postgraduate MA in Sport and Christian Outreach in conjunction with the University of Gloucestershire
Flexible Learning Mode MA - Distance learning & summer school option
Short courses
'Across the Cultures' short course (12 weeks)
'Pick and Mix' short courses (from 6 weeks)
Day Courses
Greek Week intensive course
Hebrew Week intensive course (with beginner and intermediate tracks)
University Accreditation
All of Redcliffe's courses (except short course options) are validated by the University of Gloucestershire
.
, hospital or industrial chaplaincy or helping in a local school or night shelter for homeless people.
Students taking the Certificate, Diploma or Degree also spend a term (6 weeks) on placement in the UK or overseas. Recent placements have included working with orphaned children in Romania
, helping with a development project in Namibia
and teaching English in Cambodia
, as well as working in UK churches.
The Soul of Mission: Perspectives on Christian Leadership, Spirituality and Mission in East Asia edited by Kang-San Tan.
IVP Dictionary of Mission Theology: Evangelical Foundations edited by John Corrie.
Discovering Genesis by Richard and Tricia Johnson.
The Priesthood of Some Believers: Developments from the General to the Special Priesthood in the Christian Literature of the First Three Centuries by Colin Bulley.
Postmission: World Mission by a Postmodern Generation edited by Richard Tiplady.
Friendship Matters by Darrell Jackson and David Spriggs.
Mapping Migration: Mapping Churches' Responses - Europe Study by Darrell Jackson and Alessia Passarelli.
'Pax Europa: Crux Europa' by Darrell Jackson in Mission and the Next Christendom edited by Timothy Yates.
'Missional Church – European Perspectives' by Darrell Jackson in Come Holy Spirit, Heal and Reconcile! edited by Jacques Matthey.
'Mapping European Contextual Morality and Identity' by Darrell Jackson in Mapping Baptistic Identity: Towards an understanding of European Baptist Identity edited by Rolin Grams & Parush Parushev.
Nova Research Centre - researching mission in Europe, innovating mission for Europe
Centre for the Study of Bible and Mission
Generating Change - dedicated to researching issues in mission and helping mission organisations affect change
Encounters Mission Ezine - a topical mission journal published online every three months
Christians in Gloucester (Ciglos),
Church Mission Society
(CMS),
Domboshawa Theological College (Zimbabwe),
European Christian Mission (ECM),
European Evangelical Accrediting Association (EEAA),
Evangelical Alliance
UK (EAUK),
Generating Change,
Global Connections
- The Evangelical Network for World Mission,
The John Ray Initiative (JRI),
Latin Link,
The Micah Network,
Mission Commission of the World Evangelical Alliance
(WEA),
Operation Mobilisation
(OM),
OMF International
,
OSCAR, - The UK Information Service for World Mission,
RURCON - Rural and Urban Resources; Counselling, Outreach & Networking,
St Andrews Bookshop,
Talent Trust Consultants,
University of Gloucestershire
,
The Welcome Project,
Wycliffe Bible Translators
Gloucester
Gloucester is a city, district and county town of Gloucestershire in the South West region of England. Gloucester lies close to the Welsh border, and on the River Severn, approximately north-east of Bristol, and south-southwest of Birmingham....
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, specialising in training men, women and families from around the world for Christian mission anywhere in the world. It is international and interdenominational, and is a member of the Evangelical Alliance
Evangelical Alliance
The Evangelical Alliance is a London-based charitable organization founded in 1846. It has a claimed representation of over 1,000,000 evangelical Christians in the United Kingdom and is the oldest alliance of evangelical Christians in the world....
, Global Connections
Global Connections
Global Connections is a charitable organisation acting as a UK network of mission agencies, churches, colleges and support agencies involved in evangelism around the world...
and European Evangelical Accrediting Association.
History
Redcliffe College began on April 5, 1892 as the YWCAYWCA
The YWCA USA is the United States branch of a women's membership movement that strives to create opportunities for women's growth, leadership and power in order to attain a common vision—to eliminate racism and empower women. The YWCA is a non-profit organization, the first of which was founded in...
Testing and Training Home. Originally based at 495 Kings Road, Chelsea
Chelsea, London
Chelsea is an area of West London, England, bounded to the south by the River Thames, where its frontage runs from Chelsea Bridge along the Chelsea Embankment, Cheyne Walk, Lots Road and Chelsea Harbour. Its eastern boundary was once defined by the River Westbourne, which is now in a pipe above...
, in 1896 497 Kings Road was purchased and a door was made between the two houses. Redcliffe was the first institution to provide missionary service training for women. In 1917 the College moved to 66 Redcliffe Gardens, Kensington
Kensington
Kensington is a district of west and central London, England within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. An affluent and densely-populated area, its commercial heart is Kensington High Street, and it contains the well-known museum district of South Kensington.To the north, Kensington is...
. In 1931 the College moved again to 66 Grove Park Road, Chiswick
Chiswick
Chiswick is a large suburb of west London, England and part of the London Borough of Hounslow. It is located on a meander of the River Thames, west of Charing Cross and is one of 35 major centres identified in the London Plan. It was historically an ancient parish in the county of Middlesex, with...
where it remained until 1995. During the Second World War the War Office
War Office
The War Office was a department of the British Government, responsible for the administration of the British Army between the 17th century and 1964, when its functions were transferred to the Ministry of Defence...
took over the College for use by the Women's Auxiliary Air Force
Women's Auxiliary Air Force
The Women's Auxiliary Air Force , whose members were invariably referred to as Waafs , was the female auxiliary of the Royal Air Force during World War II, established in 1939. At its peak strength, in 1943, WAAF numbers exceeded 180,000, with over 2,000 women enlisting per week.A Women's Royal Air...
while the students moved to Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
, Upper Norwood
Upper Norwood
Upper Norwood is an elevated area in south London, England within the postcode SE19. It is a residential district largely in the London Borough of Croydon although some parts extend into the London Borough of Lambeth, London Borough of Southwark and the London Borough of Bromley. Upper Norwood...
and Feering
Feering
Feering is a village in Essex, England. Situated between Colchester and Witham, this village boasts three pubs, the oldest of which is The Old Anchor. However, on 14 July 2008 the Old Anchor pub suffered major damage caused by a fire which required 8 fire crews to contain and lasted over 3...
. They returned to Chiswick in 1944. In 1984 the College went co-ed, allowing men as well as women to enroll. In 1995 the College relocated to its current site in Gloucester
Gloucester
Gloucester is a city, district and county town of Gloucestershire in the South West region of England. Gloucester lies close to the Welsh border, and on the River Severn, approximately north-east of Bristol, and south-southwest of Birmingham....
.
Approach
Redcliffe's courses are based on an integrated training approach involving the principles of deepening knowledge and developing character and skills. Its courses bring together:Academic study, taught by lecturers with first-hand mission experience; Personal growth, developed through the Personal Development Programme which is concerned with students' well-being before God, and through living in an international, cross-cultural community; Practical experience, through placements (both weekly and in a block of 6 weeks).
Current faculty
Rob Hay (MA, MIOD) - PrincipalRev Dr Colin Bulley (PhD, BD, BA) - Academic Dean and Vice Principal (Academic)
Dr Rob Cook (PhD, MTh, BA, BA) - Head of Theology
Tim Davy (MA, BSc, DipTheo, CELTA (TEFL)) - Lecturer in Biblical Studies & Mission; Director of the Centre for the Study of Bible and Mission
Margaret Duggan (MA, M.Ed (TESOL), B.Ed) - Lecturer in Spirituality and Mission
Rev Dr Darrell Jackson (Th.D. (Missiology), BA, DipPastoral Studies) - Director of Nova Research Centre and Lecturer in European Studies
Richard Johnson (MA (Cantab), MA) - Visiting Lecturer in Biblical Studies
Andrew Kingston-Smith (MA, LLB, Cert Couns, DipHE) - Lecturer in Mission
Dr Hugh Kemp (PhD, MTh, BTh) - Head of Mission Studies
Loun-Ling Tan (LLB, MTS) - Lecturer in Asian and Mission Studies
Courses
Each course at Redcliffe comprises a range of modules including topics in biblical, theological, cross-cultural and mission studies. Current courses available include:Undergraduate courses
Certificate in Applied Theology in Intercultural Contexts
Diploma in Applied Theology
BA Hons Degree in Applied Theology
Professionals in Mission Certificate
Postgraduate courses
Postgraduate MA in Global Issues in Contemporary Mission
Postgraduate MA in Intercultural Studies in Asian Contexts
Postgraduate MA in Global Leadership in Intercultural Contexts
Postgraduate MA in Bible and Mission
Postgraduate MA in European Mission and Intercultural Christianity
Postgraduate MA in Member Care
Postgraduate MA in Sport and Christian Outreach in conjunction with the University of Gloucestershire
University of Gloucestershire
The University of Gloucestershire is a university primarily based in Gloucestershire, England, spread over four campuses, three in Cheltenham and one in Gloucester...
Flexible Learning Mode MA - Distance learning & summer school option
Short courses
'Across the Cultures' short course (12 weeks)
'Pick and Mix' short courses (from 6 weeks)
Day Courses
Greek Week intensive course
Hebrew Week intensive course (with beginner and intermediate tracks)
University Accreditation
All of Redcliffe's courses (except short course options) are validated by the University of Gloucestershire
University of Gloucestershire
The University of Gloucestershire is a university primarily based in Gloucestershire, England, spread over four campuses, three in Cheltenham and one in Gloucester...
.
Placement programme
All undergraduate students take part in a weekly placement programme. Examples of placements include church and youth workYouth work
In the United Kingdom youth work is the process of creating an environment where young people can engage in informal educational activities. Different varieties of youth work include centre-based work, detached work, school-based work and religion based work....
, hospital or industrial chaplaincy or helping in a local school or night shelter for homeless people.
Students taking the Certificate, Diploma or Degree also spend a term (6 weeks) on placement in the UK or overseas. Recent placements have included working with orphaned children in Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
, helping with a development project in Namibia
Namibia
Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia , is a country in southern Africa whose western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and east. It gained independence from South Africa on 21 March...
and teaching English in Cambodia
Cambodia
Cambodia , officially known as the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia...
, as well as working in UK churches.
Publications written or contributed to by Redcliffe faculty
Worth Keeping: Global Perspectives on Best Practice in Missionary Retention by Rob Hay, Valerie Lim, Detlef Blöcher, Jaap Ketelaar and Sarah Hay.The Soul of Mission: Perspectives on Christian Leadership, Spirituality and Mission in East Asia edited by Kang-San Tan.
IVP Dictionary of Mission Theology: Evangelical Foundations edited by John Corrie.
Discovering Genesis by Richard and Tricia Johnson.
The Priesthood of Some Believers: Developments from the General to the Special Priesthood in the Christian Literature of the First Three Centuries by Colin Bulley.
Postmission: World Mission by a Postmodern Generation edited by Richard Tiplady.
Friendship Matters by Darrell Jackson and David Spriggs.
Mapping Migration: Mapping Churches' Responses - Europe Study by Darrell Jackson and Alessia Passarelli.
'Pax Europa: Crux Europa' by Darrell Jackson in Mission and the Next Christendom edited by Timothy Yates.
'Missional Church – European Perspectives' by Darrell Jackson in Come Holy Spirit, Heal and Reconcile! edited by Jacques Matthey.
'Mapping European Contextual Morality and Identity' by Darrell Jackson in Mapping Baptistic Identity: Towards an understanding of European Baptist Identity edited by Rolin Grams & Parush Parushev.
Organisations based at Redcliffe College
OSCAR - the UK Information Service for World MissionNova Research Centre - researching mission in Europe, innovating mission for Europe
Centre for the Study of Bible and Mission
Generating Change - dedicated to researching issues in mission and helping mission organisations affect change
Encounters Mission Ezine - a topical mission journal published online every three months
Some Partners of Redcliffe College
Breadline International,Christians in Gloucester (Ciglos),
Church Mission Society
Church Mission Society
The Church Mission Society, also known as the Church Missionary Society, is a group of evangelistic societies working with the Anglican Communion and Protestant Christians around the world...
(CMS),
Domboshawa Theological College (Zimbabwe),
European Christian Mission (ECM),
European Evangelical Accrediting Association (EEAA),
Evangelical Alliance
Evangelical Alliance
The Evangelical Alliance is a London-based charitable organization founded in 1846. It has a claimed representation of over 1,000,000 evangelical Christians in the United Kingdom and is the oldest alliance of evangelical Christians in the world....
UK (EAUK),
Generating Change,
Global Connections
Global Connections
Global Connections is a charitable organisation acting as a UK network of mission agencies, churches, colleges and support agencies involved in evangelism around the world...
- The Evangelical Network for World Mission,
The John Ray Initiative (JRI),
Latin Link,
The Micah Network,
Mission Commission of the World Evangelical Alliance
World Evangelical Alliance
- Introduction :' is a global ministry working with local churches around the world to join in common concern to live and proclaim the "Good News of Jesus" in their communities...
(WEA),
Operation Mobilisation
Operation Mobilisation
Operation Mobilisation is an Evangelical Christian organization founded by George Verwer to mobilise young people to live and share the Gospel of Jesus...
(OM),
OMF International
OMF International
OMF International is an interdenominational Protestant Christian missionary society, founded in Britain by Hudson Taylor on 25 June 1865.-Overview:...
,
OSCAR, - The UK Information Service for World Mission,
RURCON - Rural and Urban Resources; Counselling, Outreach & Networking,
St Andrews Bookshop,
Talent Trust Consultants,
University of Gloucestershire
University of Gloucestershire
The University of Gloucestershire is a university primarily based in Gloucestershire, England, spread over four campuses, three in Cheltenham and one in Gloucester...
,
The Welcome Project,
Wycliffe Bible Translators
Wycliffe Bible Translators
Wycliffe Bible Translators is an interdenominational organization mandated to making a translation of the Bible in every living language in the world, especially for cultures with little existing Christian influence. Wycliffe was founded in 1942 by William Cameron Townsend and is associated with...