Cliff College

Cliff College has a long and rich heritage of providing Bible training to people from diverse backgrounds, for mission and evangelism. Since the beginning we have sought to provide Biblical, Evangelical training that is both relevant and forward-thinking, with an emphasis on Scriptural Holiness.

Historically, Cliff was a Methodist Lay Training college and we are still a College of the Methodist Church of Britain. Our student body is both lay and ordained and from a diverse denominational background.

At Cliff we aim to provide biblical, missional and pastoral training of high standard for all of our students, so that when they graduate from the College they are better prepared, equipped and discipled, ready for any Christian ministry on which they may embark.

We see ourselves as a community of grace, which builds each other up in Christ in order to help carry the Church forward. Our ideology is built on learning, discipleship, mission, evangelism and caring for one another.

Our motto ‘Christ for all – all for Christ’ sums all this up. We want to train people from all walks of life to be better Christians, better evangelists and better disciples of Jesus. Our approach has changed as society has changed, ensuring we remain relevant to the world around us, but the calling is still the same.

We would love you to be part of our vision. Cliff College is not just about getting a qualification; it is about the experience of sharing our lives and growing in godliness. It is about gaining skills, character and knowledge that will help you through the rest of your life and ministry. Ask any of our students, being at Cliff is life changing – for the better!

University of Manchester

Cliff College is an approved partner of The University of Manchester, delivering this programme developed by Cliff College, approved by and leading to an award of The University of Manchester.