Welcome to the Birmingham Christian College, the place where human minds and hearts are harmonised under the powerful leadership of the Holy Spirit to inspire obedient attitudes towards the movement of God in a rapidly changing world.
BCC is at the heart of Birmingham, a multi-cultural and vibrant city. Here are some of the reasons why you need to consider studying with us at BCC.
Our lecturers and facilitators are passionate about their subjects and teach with enthusiasm and zeal. All our lecturers are experienced academic staff and have a great passion for Jesus and a desire to see the kingdom of God established and the people of God equipped for service.
BCC is located in a serene and peaceful part of Selly Oak, Birmingham. The tranquil atmosphere of the college makes studies more enjoyable. Students enjoy walks in our beautiful green space and landscape during their time here.
At BCC, our courses are designed not only for classroom discussions but for effective ministry in the market place. Our programs are carefully designed to resource students and participants to engage effectively in their various churches and the community
One of our strengths at BCC is ensuring that our students not only grow in their understanding of academic work but also grow in their spirituality.
Staff and facilitators take time to engage with students and help them through their course and journey at BCC.
If you believe that the gospel of Jesus Christ is still powerful to transform worldviews and transform societies, then come and train with us at the BCC.
Founded as the Birmingham Bible Institute, by Presbyterian minister Henry Brash Bonsall, at premises in Pakenham Road, Edgbaston where staff and students from different Bible-believing backgrounds lived together as part of an extended Christian family.
Whether you are looking for a short course, a weekend refresher package, a lay-leadership programme for your church or a full academic study, there is always something to meet your needs. We acknowledge the huge change in the demography of Christian commitment in the world and initiate missional conversations that focus on addressing the rising needs. We create an enabling environment where men and women are challenged intellectually, enabled spiritually to be true disciples with Christian character to serve in churches, communities and the marketplace. Come and join us.
The College moved into the Selly Oak area of Birmingham in 2000. It re-branded itself as Birmingham Christian College and became a formal member of the Selly Oak Federation, poised to engage with a changing world and changing missions context in Europe. In 2006, it moved to the Crowther Hall campus, a purpose built missionary training centre previously used by the Church Mission Society (CMS) until 2004.
BCC was and remains an independent interdenominational evangelical training college.
To create a multi-ethnic, inter-cultural and inter-denominational Christian environment where men and women of all hues are challenged intellectually and inspired spiritually to learn, worship and serve together to impact their generations with the power of the love of Jesus Christ.
BCC is Christ centred, bible based, spirit led and mission focused.
We provide individually tailored programmes of Christian training and education that help our students to learn to trust and obey Jesus Christ so that His will is done more fully in thought, word and deed.
BCC was and remains an independent, interdenominational
evangelical training college that aims to help students from all backgrounds
respond effectively to the call of God in a Christian environment that students
since the beginning in 1953 have noted as one of the main benefits of College
The courses on these pages are offered at a variety of levels. Some courses can be taken as internal college awards or as awards accredited by NCFE. Our degree courses are validated by Newman University.
Newman University validates Birmingham Christian College’s degree programme. Their mission is to make high quality education accessible to all who are able to benefit from it and to deliver research and scholarship that has a positive impact on society. Their students become independent thinkers with ambition, empathy, and a lifelong love for learning.
Birmingham Christian College is an approved NCFE Customised Qualifications (CQ) centre.
BCC is accredited by ASIC and has earned Premier status for its commendable areas of operation.
"The support given by staff at BCC is amazing.."
At BCC, we take great pride in our exceptional teaching staff, who are the heart and soul of our institution. We understand that the quality of education is directly linked to the expertise and dedication of our educators. That’s why we have carefully handpicked and assembled a team of highly experienced and passionate teachers to nurture and guide our students on their academic journey.
Director of Studies
Director of Finance, Business and Operations
Director of Church Partnership
Head of Ministerial & Leadership Formation
BCC is a training college for Christian Ministry and Mission where men and women are modelled to become faithful disciples of Jesus Christ in the church, society and the marketplace. Situated on the Selly Oak Campus of Birmingham University, BCC has former students serving all over the world. With roots in the Evangelical and Pentecostal/Charismatic movements, it welcomes students from all church, ethnic, social and economic backgrounds. BCC has a missional attitude to all aspects of Christian service and is investing a great deal of resources to train non-Western missionaries in Europe to partner with local churches to reach out to both the indigenous and various Diasporan communities.