New Collegians contribute to the life of the College, the University and wider society in a variety of ways. A significant aspect of the College’s activities is the presentation of Christian beliefs and perspectives on different issues. While being publicly and actively Christian, the College imposes no test of religious belief for its resident members but provides opportunities for those who are interested to find out more about the Christian faith.
There are a number of opportunities to find out more about Christianity within the College including the activities of the College's Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education. Find out more at CASE»
The New College Christian Fellowship
NCCF is the resident group within College that co-ordinates many Christian activities. There is an elected committee that takes responsibility to ensure that there are opportunities for Bible studies, weekly fellowship (each Friday night from 5.00pm), discipleship and training, weekends away in March and August with a visiting speaker and other activities designed to share understanding of the Christian faith.
Fortnightly Services
New College holds its own informal Christian services once per fortnight in the MCR. The services are co-ordinated by the Dean on behalf of the College Staff and the NCCF. The Master plays an active role in the leadership of the services with residents performing most of the functions that contribute to the running of these services such as organising music, playing different instruments, reading the Bible, praying and presenting short talks. They are held each second Tuesday from 6.00pm to 7.00pm.
Church Involvement
As well as these fortnightly services, many residents choose to attend churches in the local area such as the University Church and other local churches representing different Christian denominations. However, the College, places no religious test on entry and residents are free to choose whether or not they participate in these activities.