As a college, our commitment is to provide 'education which is spiritual, academic and practical.' This three-stranded approach is crucial to all that we do at BBC. We do not believe that it is possible to study theology in a faith-vacuum because theology is much more than a subject of academic study - it is about looking deeply into the life-giving reality of God’s revelation of Himself to His created beings. Truly understanding and thus experiencing something of God and His Word inevitably has an impact on all that we are and all that we do.

So we aim to encourage the development of the spiritual life and practical service of each student just as much as their academic progress. Deepening our relationship with the Lord through worship, prayer, reflection and fellowship is an integral part of all our academic programmes. Alongside this students are involved in diverse experiences of ministry and service within and beyond the college campus. They undertake practical training placements on a weekly basis and serve for more intensive blocks of time in various contexts and locations from here in Northern Ireland to the farthest corners of the earth. Putting into practice in the reality of their own lives and in God’s world what they are learning in the classroom is at the heart of our vision for our students and is a core aspect of what we believe makes the BBC experience so formative for authentic Christian living.

We as a college are unashamedly in the business of challenging men and women to be "not merely hearers of the Word, but doers also." (James 1.22)