Moorlands College

Moorlands College is an Evangelical Christian training college with a campus in Sopley (near Christchurch) Dorset, and a cegional Centre in Devon. All degree courses (including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees) are validated by the University of Gloucestershire. The college is non-denominational and holds a statement of faith which is shared by several Evangelical Christian organisations.[1] The college participates in the Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and was given a provisional award under the framework in 2017.[2] Steve Brady was the college's principal until 2018.[3] As of 2025, the principal is Andy du Feu.[4]

Public funding of the college has been criticised by the National Secular Society,[5] which in March 2026 stated it would pursue a judicial review of the Office for Students for inadequate handling of complaints against the student funding of a number of bible and theological colleges for allegedly restricting academic freedom and freedom of expression.[6]

Programmes at Moorlands College

Moorlands College offers various programmes in Applied Theology at undergraduate, postgraduate and short course level.

The Applied Theology, Youth and Community Work degree is validated by the National Youth Agency, and graduates of this programme receive JNC professional qualification. It is the only provider offering professional grade youth work accreditation alongside theology.[7]

Undergraduate

  • Foundation Year
  • BA (Hons) in applied theology
  • BA (Hons) in applied theology (youth and community work) with JNC professional qualification

Postgraduate

  • MA in applied theology; four specialist modules
    • Apologetics
    • Christian leadership
    • Chaplaincy
    • The Bible and preaching
  • MA in language, community and development

Moorlands Centres

Moorlands College has centres in two regions:

- Christchurch Campus - South West Regional Centre

References

  1. ^ "Why Moorlands College (bottom of page)". Moorland College. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
  2. ^ Howard, Lauren (25 June 2017). "Christian training college receives teaching excellence award". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  3. ^ Buckeridge, John (12 November 2025). "Why Moorlands College is facing an uncertain future". Premier Christianity. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  4. ^ "Our people". Moorlands College. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  5. ^ Packer, Helen (9 May 2025). "Funding for 'Bible colleges' challenged over free speech concerns". Times Higher Education. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  6. ^ Adams, Richard (15 March 2026). "Office for Students faces judicial review over public funding for bible colleges". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
  7. ^ "Moorlands Courses and Degrees".

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