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Wycliffe Hall, Oxford

Wycliffe Hall, Oxford

Church of England theological college of the University of Oxford Wycliffe HallUniversity of OxfordArms: Gules, an open book proper the pages inscribed with the Latin words "Via Veritas Vita" in letters sable on a chief azure three crosses crosslet argent and in base an estoile or. Location54 Banbury Road, OxfordCoordinates51°45′47″N 1°15′36″W / 51.76302°N 1.260095°W / 51.76302; -1.260095Latin nameAula WiclefiMottoVia, Veritas, Vita"The Way, the Truth, the Life" (John 14:6)Established1877; 149 years ago (1877)Named forJohn WycliffeSister collegeRidley Hall, CambridgePrincipalMichael LloydUndergraduates~90Postgraduates~30Visiting students~50Websitewww.wycliffe.ox.ac.ukMapLocation within Oxford city centre Wycliffe Hall (/ˈwɪklɪf/) is a permanent private hall of the University of Oxford affiliated with the Church of England, specialising in philosophy, theology, and religion. It is named after the Bible translator and reformer John Wycliffe, who was master of Balliol College, Oxford in the 14th century. Founded in 1877, Wycliffe Hall provides theological education and training for academics and clergy preparing for ministry in the Church of England and other C