We are pleased to announce that as from the 1st of September, Dr Ian Kirby will become Vice-Principal (Academic), Rev Ian Coffey, Vice-Principal (Strategy), and also Deputy Principal Colin Bennett's title, will be revised to Vice-Principal (Development).

This restructuring will see the end of Martin Inchley's current role as Vice-Principal, who has served Moorlands faithfully in this particular area, through many years of vital development. Martin will continue in his role as Director of Studies and Personal Tutor.

On the 26 June, Moorlands College sent out 30 leaving students into ministry. The Valedictory was very well supported by some 300 guests, who were blessed to have the opportunity of hearing Rev Lyndon Bowring's address, on 'humble ministry'. You too can listen to this message by following this link.

Student testimonies are always a highlight of the Valedictory service, and this year was no exception.

One student from each year group, shared a short testimony about their experiences on their journey and life at Moorlands so far! If you would like to read these, please follow the links below.

Foundation Level

Level 1

Level 2

level 3

As always, the college likes to honour all students, however it also wishes to commend the work of those who have worked exeptionally well in particular areas of study or development. You can find the list of this years prize winners, by down-loading this PDF.

We are currently working to develop a new way of delivering Moorlands Courses through some form of distance or ‘blended’ learning.  We would be very grateful to have your input into the development group so that we can develop the courses with you in mind.  Would you be willing to complete our online survey of ten questions?  If so, please click on the link here.  The survey should take you no more than two or three minutes.  Thank you very much for your help.

Click to take the survey

The Bible: tedious, taboo and toxic or transforming, treasured and true?

On 18 March, 100 guests gathered at Moorlands to find out what the Evangelical Alliance’s Biblefresh campaign is all about!  Together, four keynote speakers convinced us that the Bible is indeed true, with the eternal power to change and transform lives.

Rev Dr Steve Brady (Principal) gave the opening sermon on the importance of the Bible in every area of our lives, together with a personal testimony.

Rev Rob Cotton of the Bible Society set out the aims and vision for the Biblefresh campaign and urged all churches to start thinking about ways in which they can inspire people and help them re-engage with Holy Scripture. He demonstrated new ideas on how to stimulate thought in the public arena of advertising and how to get church members to actually read their Bibles (having revealed startling statistics on apathy towards to the Bible in and outside of the church).

Alistair McKitterick, lecturer in Biblical and Theological Studies, gave a challenging message on how to defend and proclaim the truth of the Bible in a pluralistic and secular society. Alistair will be sharing more on these themes at the Christian Resources Exhibition on 14 May, where you will also find the Moorlands’ stand in the Biblefresh zone.

Colin Bennett (Deputy Principal) spoke on the importance of making the Bible accessible to children and young people, along with the help of Steve Strongman, the creator of the children’s game, ‘Testament Trumps’!

The event will be available to view on this site very soon, including mp3 downloads!

Moorlands is very happy to be a part of an initiative which thrusts the Word of God back into focus both in our private and public lives.

If you are interested in going further with your knowledge and understanding of the Bible, Moorlands Degree in Applied Theology offers you the opportunity to do this in a relevant and practical way.

For more information on our courses and future events, please contact us.

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