Cliff College is a

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theological college in Calver,

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, that teaches Biblical Theology at the undergraduate level and a number of mission courses to postgraduates. There are currently about 30 full-time undergraduates, 80 part-time undergraduates and 100 part-time postgraduates. There are also a number of research (MPhil and PhD) students and full-time postgraduates enrolled at the College. College courses up to and including MA level are validated by

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, and students at higher levels are jointly enrolled at both institutions. The college hosts the UK headquarters of the

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Faculty

Since the summer of 2017, the principal of Cliff College has been Rev Ashley Cooper. The vice principal (academic) is Rev Dr Andrew Stobart, and the director of Academic Delivery is Dr Sandra Brower.

Programmes of study

Undergraduate degrees, Master's degrees and research programmes are validated by the

, and the college also run a broad range of short courses, validated by a Cliff College Certificate.

Festival

Each year, over the May Whitsun Bank Holiday (late bank holiday in May), the college holds an annual all age Cliff Festival event which includes worship, bible study, a variety of seminars, entertainment and outdoor activities led by tutors of the college, as well as outside guests.

References

External links

Cliff College website
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