Collaborating organisations
Christian Rural Concern (CRuC) has promoted rural courses since 1986. In 2002 it launched a Diploma course in Christian Rural Studies to follow the Certificate. Membership is open to all who have a concern for the rural church, rural communities, and the environment – subscription £10.00. Countrywide Care published twice a year is sent free to all students, tutors and members.
The John Ray Initiative (JRI) founded in 1998, works to develop a Christian understanding of the environment, and to promote environmental stewardship, through research, education, conferences and publications.
Ripon College Cuddesdon, (RCC) nr. Oxford, have validated CRES since September 2005, and provide facilities for many of our meetings. RCC is an Anglican theology and ordination college, which runs a wide variety of courses. They also provide some special CRES pages on their web site. Rev. Dr. Andrew Teal is the link person between CRES and Ripon College Cuddesdon. He is a tutor at Ripon College Cuddesdon, and is Chaplain at Pembroke College, Oxford.