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Welcome

New CCCW Youtube Channel

The CCCW has launched a new YouTube channel so you can keep up with our webinar talks.  We will also be uploading audio files from past seminars and lectures.

You can check it out by clicking on the following link.

 

Encounter Other Cultures

Encounter Other Cultures

Do you have an interest in the world church? We provide funding and organisational support for intercultural placements.

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Research Degrees

Research Degrees

Study for an advanced research degree (PhD or DProf) in our Centre: low-residency, mission-focused, and tailored to your interests in one of the world's great academic centres.

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Sabbatical Study

Sabbatical Study

Spend a sabbatical in our Centre, taking advantage of our rich library and archive collections, as well as our connections with the broader Cambridge community.

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Keep up to date

Latest News & Events

Latest News

CCCW Blog, June 2026. Power and Influence in Responsible Leadership

Revd Dr Peter S Heslam, Director of Faith in Business and CCCW Research Associate. Insights from the Faith in Business…

Latest News Protestant Women and the Making of Global Religious Worlds

Protestant Women and the Making of Global Religious Worlds

“Protestant Women and the Making of Global Religious Worlds” will bring together scholars to reconsider the category of a ‘Protestant Woman’. The event will explore how Protestant women have shaped religious worlds across the Global North to the Global South and Eastern Europe. Focusing on questions of gender, scripture, and religious identities, the event will open with a panel discussion followed by a networking session. It offers an opportunity to connect across disciplines and rethink the study of Protestant women across different time periods and cultural contexts.

Upcoming Events


Details of the next Seminar coming very soon!

Intercultural Encounter
Discover new cultures

Intercultural Encounter

We believe that spending time in new cultures creates confident and creative Christian leaders. Learn more about our Intercultural Encounter programme and how you can spend time with Christians around the world

Learn More
Explore our rich academic resources

Research & Study

Our library, archive, and seminar programme creates a rich academic environment. Study for an advanced research degree with us, spend a sabbatical here, or simply come browse our shelves.

Learn More
Research & Study
Welcome

World Council of Churches (WCC) Announces Essay Competition for Youth

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has announced an essay competition for youth who want to reflect on the theme “The Future of Interreligious Dialogue.” The contest marks the 50th anniversary of the WCC’s Office of Interreligious Dialogue and Cooperation.

The contest aims to encourage people under the age of 30 with interests in the field of interreligious relations and engagement to develop and share their ideas on different subjects such as: Christian theologies of interreligious engagement; some aspect of another religious tradition which is relevant to its relationship to Christianity; religious pluralism more widely; or the theory or

The deadline for the competition is 15 January 2021. For further information click here

Click here to read about CCCW Partnership with the World Council of Churches in Interreligious Dialogue Initiative which was held on 8-9th December 2020.

Encounter Other Cultures

Encounter Other Cultures

Do you have an interest in the world church? We provide funding and organisational support for intercultural placements.

Learn More
Research Degrees

Research Degrees

Study for an advanced research degree (PhD or DProf) in our Centre: low-residency, mission-focused, and tailored to your interests in one of the world's great academic centres.

Learn More
Sabbatical Study

Sabbatical Study

Spend a sabbatical in our Centre, taking advantage of our rich library and archive collections, as well as our connections with the broader Cambridge community.

Learn More
Keep up to date

Latest News & Events

Latest News

CCCW Blog, June 2026. Power and Influence in Responsible Leadership

Revd Dr Peter S Heslam, Director of Faith in Business and CCCW Research Associate. Insights from the Faith in Business…

Latest News Protestant Women and the Making of Global Religious Worlds

Protestant Women and the Making of Global Religious Worlds

“Protestant Women and the Making of Global Religious Worlds” will bring together scholars to reconsider the category of a ‘Protestant Woman’. The event will explore how Protestant women have shaped religious worlds across the Global North to the Global South and Eastern Europe. Focusing on questions of gender, scripture, and religious identities, the event will open with a panel discussion followed by a networking session. It offers an opportunity to connect across disciplines and rethink the study of Protestant women across different time periods and cultural contexts.

Upcoming Events


Details of the next Seminar coming very soon!

Intercultural Encounter
Discover new cultures

Intercultural Encounter

We believe that spending time in new cultures creates confident and creative Christian leaders. Learn more about our Intercultural Encounter programme and how you can spend time with Christians around the world

Learn More
Explore our rich academic resources

Research & Study

Our library, archive, and seminar programme creates a rich academic environment. Study for an advanced research degree with us, spend a sabbatical here, or simply come browse our shelves.

Learn More
Research & Study
Welcome

New Encounter Co-ordinator

We are very pleased to announce our new Encounter Coordinator, Dr Jenny Leith, who actually started in September!

Although the Centre has been closed over these past several months, Jenny has been getting to know the new role, which is being adapted this year to work more closely with the CCCW Director,

To find out more about Jenny, visit our Staff web page.

Encounter Other Cultures

Encounter Other Cultures

Do you have an interest in the world church? We provide funding and organisational support for intercultural placements.

Learn More
Research Degrees

Research Degrees

Study for an advanced research degree (PhD or DProf) in our Centre: low-residency, mission-focused, and tailored to your interests in one of the world's great academic centres.

Learn More
Sabbatical Study

Sabbatical Study

Spend a sabbatical in our Centre, taking advantage of our rich library and archive collections, as well as our connections with the broader Cambridge community.

Learn More
Keep up to date

Latest News & Events

Latest News

CCCW Blog, June 2026. Power and Influence in Responsible Leadership

Revd Dr Peter S Heslam, Director of Faith in Business and CCCW Research Associate. Insights from the Faith in Business…

Latest News Protestant Women and the Making of Global Religious Worlds

Protestant Women and the Making of Global Religious Worlds

“Protestant Women and the Making of Global Religious Worlds” will bring together scholars to reconsider the category of a ‘Protestant Woman’. The event will explore how Protestant women have shaped religious worlds across the Global North to the Global South and Eastern Europe. Focusing on questions of gender, scripture, and religious identities, the event will open with a panel discussion followed by a networking session. It offers an opportunity to connect across disciplines and rethink the study of Protestant women across different time periods and cultural contexts.

Upcoming Events


Details of the next Seminar coming very soon!

Intercultural Encounter
Discover new cultures

Intercultural Encounter

We believe that spending time in new cultures creates confident and creative Christian leaders. Learn more about our Intercultural Encounter programme and how you can spend time with Christians around the world

Learn More
Explore our rich academic resources

Research & Study

Our library, archive, and seminar programme creates a rich academic environment. Study for an advanced research degree with us, spend a sabbatical here, or simply come browse our shelves.

Learn More
Research & Study
Welcome

CCCW Reopening Virtually – Mon 2 Nov

The CCCW will reopen virtually from Mon 2 November.  This means staff will be working online and appointments to collect or return library books will be available.

To arrange an appointment re library books, please contact Ruth MacLean: library@cccw.cam.ac.uk

To discuss matters relating to the CCCW archive repository, please contact Dr Philip Saunders: archive@cccw.cam.ac.uk

To discuss matters relating to the Encounter Programme, please contact Dr Jenny Leith, encounter@cccw.cam.ac.uk

The actual Centre will remain closed until further notice, but we will bringing a new range of webinars and publications over the coming months which we are sure you will find interesting! Keep an eye on the website and our social media pages for updated information

Encounter Other Cultures

Encounter Other Cultures

Do you have an interest in the world church? We provide funding and organisational support for intercultural placements.

Learn More
Research Degrees

Research Degrees

Study for an advanced research degree (PhD or DProf) in our Centre: low-residency, mission-focused, and tailored to your interests in one of the world's great academic centres.

Learn More
Sabbatical Study

Sabbatical Study

Spend a sabbatical in our Centre, taking advantage of our rich library and archive collections, as well as our connections with the broader Cambridge community.

Learn More
Keep up to date

Latest News & Events

Latest News

CCCW Blog, June 2026. Power and Influence in Responsible Leadership

Revd Dr Peter S Heslam, Director of Faith in Business and CCCW Research Associate. Insights from the Faith in Business…

Latest News Protestant Women and the Making of Global Religious Worlds

Protestant Women and the Making of Global Religious Worlds

“Protestant Women and the Making of Global Religious Worlds” will bring together scholars to reconsider the category of a ‘Protestant Woman’. The event will explore how Protestant women have shaped religious worlds across the Global North to the Global South and Eastern Europe. Focusing on questions of gender, scripture, and religious identities, the event will open with a panel discussion followed by a networking session. It offers an opportunity to connect across disciplines and rethink the study of Protestant women across different time periods and cultural contexts.

Upcoming Events


Details of the next Seminar coming very soon!

Intercultural Encounter
Discover new cultures

Intercultural Encounter

We believe that spending time in new cultures creates confident and creative Christian leaders. Learn more about our Intercultural Encounter programme and how you can spend time with Christians around the world

Learn More
Explore our rich academic resources

Research & Study

Our library, archive, and seminar programme creates a rich academic environment. Study for an advanced research degree with us, spend a sabbatical here, or simply come browse our shelves.

Learn More
Research & Study
Welcome

Encyclopedia of Christianity in the Global South

Read here a review by our director on this important two volume Encyclopedia of Christianity in the Global South.

Editor: Mark A. Lamport

Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield, May 2018. 1122 pages. Hard cover. ISBN: 9781442271562

“In the study of World Christianity, literature focusing on the Global South is increasing. While there is plenty of literature studying Christianity in the non-Western parts of the world – many centuries of Western missionary writings as well as post-missionary writings – the current literature, largely set in the context of demographic shifts of Christians, comes with new and important focuses…”

Encounter Other Cultures

Encounter Other Cultures

Do you have an interest in the world church? We provide funding and organisational support for intercultural placements.

Learn More
Research Degrees

Research Degrees

Study for an advanced research degree (PhD or DProf) in our Centre: low-residency, mission-focused, and tailored to your interests in one of the world's great academic centres.

Learn More
Sabbatical Study

Sabbatical Study

Spend a sabbatical in our Centre, taking advantage of our rich library and archive collections, as well as our connections with the broader Cambridge community.

Learn More
Keep up to date

Latest News & Events

Latest News

CCCW Blog, June 2026. Power and Influence in Responsible Leadership

Revd Dr Peter S Heslam, Director of Faith in Business and CCCW Research Associate. Insights from the Faith in Business…

Latest News Protestant Women and the Making of Global Religious Worlds

Protestant Women and the Making of Global Religious Worlds

“Protestant Women and the Making of Global Religious Worlds” will bring together scholars to reconsider the category of a ‘Protestant Woman’. The event will explore how Protestant women have shaped religious worlds across the Global North to the Global South and Eastern Europe. Focusing on questions of gender, scripture, and religious identities, the event will open with a panel discussion followed by a networking session. It offers an opportunity to connect across disciplines and rethink the study of Protestant women across different time periods and cultural contexts.

Upcoming Events


Details of the next Seminar coming very soon!

Intercultural Encounter
Discover new cultures

Intercultural Encounter

We believe that spending time in new cultures creates confident and creative Christian leaders. Learn more about our Intercultural Encounter programme and how you can spend time with Christians around the world

Learn More
Explore our rich academic resources

Research & Study

Our library, archive, and seminar programme creates a rich academic environment. Study for an advanced research degree with us, spend a sabbatical here, or simply come browse our shelves.

Learn More
Research & Study
Welcome

Encounter Scheme Bursaries Suspended

Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, applications for the encounter scheme bursaries are now closed until 1 January 2021. If you would like to register your interest in the scheme and receive updates on the scheme’s reopening, please contact Dr. Jenny Leith, CCCW’s intercultural encounter coordinator, at centre@cccw.cam.ac.uk.

Encounter Other Cultures

Encounter Other Cultures

Do you have an interest in the world church? We provide funding and organisational support for intercultural placements.

Learn More
Research Degrees

Research Degrees

Study for an advanced research degree (PhD or DProf) in our Centre: low-residency, mission-focused, and tailored to your interests in one of the world's great academic centres.

Learn More
Sabbatical Study

Sabbatical Study

Spend a sabbatical in our Centre, taking advantage of our rich library and archive collections, as well as our connections with the broader Cambridge community.

Learn More
Keep up to date

Latest News & Events

Latest News

CCCW Blog, June 2026. Power and Influence in Responsible Leadership

Revd Dr Peter S Heslam, Director of Faith in Business and CCCW Research Associate. Insights from the Faith in Business…

Latest News Protestant Women and the Making of Global Religious Worlds

Protestant Women and the Making of Global Religious Worlds

“Protestant Women and the Making of Global Religious Worlds” will bring together scholars to reconsider the category of a ‘Protestant Woman’. The event will explore how Protestant women have shaped religious worlds across the Global North to the Global South and Eastern Europe. Focusing on questions of gender, scripture, and religious identities, the event will open with a panel discussion followed by a networking session. It offers an opportunity to connect across disciplines and rethink the study of Protestant women across different time periods and cultural contexts.

Upcoming Events


Details of the next Seminar coming very soon!

Intercultural Encounter
Discover new cultures

Intercultural Encounter

We believe that spending time in new cultures creates confident and creative Christian leaders. Learn more about our Intercultural Encounter programme and how you can spend time with Christians around the world

Learn More
Explore our rich academic resources

Research & Study

Our library, archive, and seminar programme creates a rich academic environment. Study for an advanced research degree with us, spend a sabbatical here, or simply come browse our shelves.

Learn More
Research & Study
Welcome

CCCW closed until further notice

Unfortunately, because of the Covid-19 virus we have had to close the Centre until further notice.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. You can still contact the director, librarian, archivist and encounter co-ordinator, who are now working remotely, if you have any inquiries.

May God bless you and give you His perfect peace in these difficult times.

We look forward to seeing you all again soon!

CCCW Staff

Encounter Other Cultures

Encounter Other Cultures

Do you have an interest in the world church? We provide funding and organisational support for intercultural placements.

Learn More
Research Degrees

Research Degrees

Study for an advanced research degree (PhD or DProf) in our Centre: low-residency, mission-focused, and tailored to your interests in one of the world's great academic centres.

Learn More
Sabbatical Study

Sabbatical Study

Spend a sabbatical in our Centre, taking advantage of our rich library and archive collections, as well as our connections with the broader Cambridge community.

Learn More
Keep up to date

Latest News & Events

Latest News

CCCW Blog, June 2026. Power and Influence in Responsible Leadership

Revd Dr Peter S Heslam, Director of Faith in Business and CCCW Research Associate. Insights from the Faith in Business…

Latest News Protestant Women and the Making of Global Religious Worlds

Protestant Women and the Making of Global Religious Worlds

“Protestant Women and the Making of Global Religious Worlds” will bring together scholars to reconsider the category of a ‘Protestant Woman’. The event will explore how Protestant women have shaped religious worlds across the Global North to the Global South and Eastern Europe. Focusing on questions of gender, scripture, and religious identities, the event will open with a panel discussion followed by a networking session. It offers an opportunity to connect across disciplines and rethink the study of Protestant women across different time periods and cultural contexts.

Upcoming Events


Details of the next Seminar coming very soon!

Intercultural Encounter
Discover new cultures

Intercultural Encounter

We believe that spending time in new cultures creates confident and creative Christian leaders. Learn more about our Intercultural Encounter programme and how you can spend time with Christians around the world

Learn More
Explore our rich academic resources

Research & Study

Our library, archive, and seminar programme creates a rich academic environment. Study for an advanced research degree with us, spend a sabbatical here, or simply come browse our shelves.

Learn More
Research & Study
Welcome

Canon Sarah Snyder, the Henry Martyn Trust’s new Chair

We are very happy to welcome Canon Sarah Snyder as our new Chairperson of the Henry Martyn Trust.

Sarah is a leader in peace and reconciliation. She was Special Advisor for Reconciliation
to Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and was Director of Partnerships with Religions for
Peace International, a UN-affiliated body, until 2016.
Sarah is the founding director of Rose Castle Foundation.

Encounter Other Cultures

Encounter Other Cultures

Do you have an interest in the world church? We provide funding and organisational support for intercultural placements.

Learn More
Research Degrees

Research Degrees

Study for an advanced research degree (PhD or DProf) in our Centre: low-residency, mission-focused, and tailored to your interests in one of the world's great academic centres.

Learn More
Sabbatical Study

Sabbatical Study

Spend a sabbatical in our Centre, taking advantage of our rich library and archive collections, as well as our connections with the broader Cambridge community.

Learn More
Keep up to date

Latest News & Events

Latest News

CCCW Blog, June 2026. Power and Influence in Responsible Leadership

Revd Dr Peter S Heslam, Director of Faith in Business and CCCW Research Associate. Insights from the Faith in Business…

Latest News Protestant Women and the Making of Global Religious Worlds

Protestant Women and the Making of Global Religious Worlds

“Protestant Women and the Making of Global Religious Worlds” will bring together scholars to reconsider the category of a ‘Protestant Woman’. The event will explore how Protestant women have shaped religious worlds across the Global North to the Global South and Eastern Europe. Focusing on questions of gender, scripture, and religious identities, the event will open with a panel discussion followed by a networking session. It offers an opportunity to connect across disciplines and rethink the study of Protestant women across different time periods and cultural contexts.

Upcoming Events


Details of the next Seminar coming very soon!

Intercultural Encounter
Discover new cultures

Intercultural Encounter

We believe that spending time in new cultures creates confident and creative Christian leaders. Learn more about our Intercultural Encounter programme and how you can spend time with Christians around the world

Learn More
Explore our rich academic resources

Research & Study

Our library, archive, and seminar programme creates a rich academic environment. Study for an advanced research degree with us, spend a sabbatical here, or simply come browse our shelves.

Learn More
Research & Study
Welcome

Encounter Scheme Applications Now Open!

 

Thinking of going on a short-term mission or overseas placement? The Cambridge Centre for Christianity Worldwide offers bursaries of up to £1,000 as well as other resources to prepare for your visit. A great range of books is available in the library which help you think about the meaning of cultural encounter and short-term missions. Interested? Check out the Encounter Scheme for application requirements & details or drop into the library! The deadline is 23 April 2020.

Encounter Other Cultures

Encounter Other Cultures

Do you have an interest in the world church? We provide funding and organisational support for intercultural placements.

Learn More
Research Degrees

Research Degrees

Study for an advanced research degree (PhD or DProf) in our Centre: low-residency, mission-focused, and tailored to your interests in one of the world's great academic centres.

Learn More
Sabbatical Study

Sabbatical Study

Spend a sabbatical in our Centre, taking advantage of our rich library and archive collections, as well as our connections with the broader Cambridge community.

Learn More
Keep up to date

Latest News & Events

Latest News

CCCW Blog, June 2026. Power and Influence in Responsible Leadership

Revd Dr Peter S Heslam, Director of Faith in Business and CCCW Research Associate. Insights from the Faith in Business…

Latest News Protestant Women and the Making of Global Religious Worlds

Protestant Women and the Making of Global Religious Worlds

“Protestant Women and the Making of Global Religious Worlds” will bring together scholars to reconsider the category of a ‘Protestant Woman’. The event will explore how Protestant women have shaped religious worlds across the Global North to the Global South and Eastern Europe. Focusing on questions of gender, scripture, and religious identities, the event will open with a panel discussion followed by a networking session. It offers an opportunity to connect across disciplines and rethink the study of Protestant women across different time periods and cultural contexts.

Upcoming Events


Details of the next Seminar coming very soon!

Intercultural Encounter
Discover new cultures

Intercultural Encounter

We believe that spending time in new cultures creates confident and creative Christian leaders. Learn more about our Intercultural Encounter programme and how you can spend time with Christians around the world

Learn More
Explore our rich academic resources

Research & Study

Our library, archive, and seminar programme creates a rich academic environment. Study for an advanced research degree with us, spend a sabbatical here, or simply come browse our shelves.

Learn More
Research & Study