Malyon Characteristics

Contemporary  
The courses at Malyon attempt to face the day in which we live. Students are exposed both inside and outside the walls of the College to current issues in society and are encouraged to make creative ministry responses to contemporary needs.

Evangelical  
This refers to the cardinal doctrine of the Reformation, which is salvation by grace through faith in Christ's atoning death. The College is also evangelistic in emphasis, a related matter which refers to the action of making known the gospel of salvation by grace that people will be led to personal, saving faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour.

Cross-Cultural
All graduates of the College, whether serving overseas or not, need a cross-cultural world view. This outlook is fostered by offering a significant number of subjects; the scheduling of  visitors from missionary and other organisations; and the encouraging of students to be involved in missionary enterprise. 

Conservative 
The College is theologically conservative. That is, it regards the Bible as the Word of God written and as having supreme authority over all its interpreters and readers. The College distances itself from those views which doubt the trustworthiness and full inspiration of the Scriptures. 

Practical  
Weekly practical ministry is an important component of the College's awards. A student is associated with a particular church or organisation and ministers in that fellowship under the mentorship of the pastor or director. This Field Work is a supervised, competency-based programme designed to develop students in ministry experience and to help them identify their gifts. For those anticipating pastoral ministry 50% of the ordination requirements is devoted to practical ministry and subjects with a practical orientation. In addition, intensive Mini-internships are arranged where students spend two weeks with a pastor during the College vacation experiencing pastoral ministry at close quarters.