Wycliffe Hall

Wycliffe Hall is a small, friendly college of about 110 students and has a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Founded in 1877, Wycliffe Hall is an evangelical centre of theological education in the University. Although most students are preparing for ordination in the Church of England or other kinds of Christian ministry, others are studying at Wycliffe Hall because they want to be part of a lively and active college within an evangelical Christian setting. The Hall takes some Senior Status students reading for a second BA in Theology, and in Philosophy and Theology. As a Permanent Private Hall of the University, Wycliffe Hall is committed to the pursuit of academic rigour and integrity in evangelical biblical scholarship. It is a vibrant, inspiring and supportive community of future Christian leaders developing their skills in order to see the transformation of church and society. Wycliffe has a proud history of equipping and sending people out across the globe.

One of our strengths is our commitment to worship and mission. Students, whether training for ordination or not, are encouraged to take a full part in the chapel and the various mission activities both in the UK and abroad.

Our tutors provide specialist teaching in Hebrew, Old Testament, Greek, New Testament, Systematic Theology and Church History, among other areas. Because Wycliffe is mainly involved in training theology students for Christian ministry, the hall has specialist practitioners in the areas of Leadership, Preaching, Church Growth and Spirituality. Wycliffe’s reputation and facilities attract students from mainland Europe, North America and further afield; they help to make the hall home to a vibrant international Christian community.

Wycliffe Hall lies at the junction of the Banbury Road and Parks Road, next to the glorious University Parks and a five-minute walk from the Theology Faculty.

Most students live in study rooms on the main site at Wycliffe Hall. Students accompanied by partners or families are accommodated offsite, but have access to a study facility and a crèche within the hall. Meals are served in hall.

Wycliffe Hall offers courses to train for Christian ministry and also accepts Senior Status students to read Philosophy and Theology, as well as Theology. (Applications for non-ordinand students need to be made via UCAS.)

Because Wycliffe specialises in Theology, its facilities are outstanding for that subject – its library is one of the best for Theology in the University. All student rooms have phone lines and connections to the University computer network and the internet.

All students are full members of a thriving common room. There is a regular football team and occasional other teams. Many students also participate in sport and other activities across the University.