Cliff College has a long and rich heritage of providing Bible training to people from diverse backgrounds, for mission and evangelism. It started in 1883 in the home of its founder Thomas Champness in Bolton. Cliff College provides education and training with a particular focus on mission and evangelism. The College is based out of Calver in Hope Valley. The BA in Theology and BA in Mission and Ministry are offered as undergraduate programmes. An extensive list of MA postgraduate programmes are offered, which cover ministry and mission in various aspects. The College also offers a virtual learning environment.