Oak Hill College

Who we are

Oak Hill College is a theological college, based in North London, that offers the space, practical training, and supportive community needed for Christian leaders to thrive in ministry. Our full-time and part-time courses are designed to sustain a lifetime of faithful and joyful service. 

Founded in 1932, the College offers courses from Level 4 (Foundation Award) to Level 7 (Postgraduate) validated by Durham University as part of the Common Awards Scheme.

Our culture and values

Our values shape the way we serve, how we work with one another, and what we look for in every member of our team.

All staff at Oak Hill agree to operate within this framework and use them for healthy reflective conversation. 

Humble 

• We choose to work with humility. We put students and sending churches at the heart of what we do, and we serve others with care, not selfishness.

• We know we don’t have all the answers. We admit when we get things wrong and we are open to feedback so we can grow.

• We listen well and speak with grace, especially with one another as colleagues. We value the ideas and wisdom of others. Humility shapes how we treat people and how we do our work, following Christ’s example as we support and care for others every day, together.

Collaborative 

• We work together with openness and a shared purpose. Collaboration is not just about getting tasks done — it’s how we build trust, grow community, and make a real difference.

• We work across teams with respect and curiosity. We believe different ideas make us stronger.

• We support each other, share credit, and put team success before personal success.

Trustworthy  

• Being trustworthy means doing our work with honesty and care. We take responsibility for what we do and aim for high quality in everything.

• We communicate clearly and honestly. We are open about what we can and can’t do, so there is trust and understanding.

• We keep our promises and follow through on what we say. We do this with care for each other and the wider college community. Trust is the foundation of our shared mission. 

Innovative 

• We respond to a changing world with creativity and courage. We look for better ways to serve our mission.

• We test ideas, learn as we go, and adapt when needed. We invite feedback early so we can develop thinking together.

• We are not afraid to take wise risks. When things don’t work, we learn from them and keep moving forward, trusting God at work among us.

Gracious 

• We show grace because we each have received grace from God. We bring joy, gratitude, and kindness into our work and relationships.

• We speak honestly, even in hard conversations, but always with respect, humility, and care.

• We are for one another. We serve with generosity and help build a strong, supportive community.