Historic churches · South East England
Oxford Centre for Mission Studies
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Oxford Centre for Mission Studies — Grade I listed church in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford · 1.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Oxford Centre for Mission Studies is located in Oxford, Oxfordshire, with the postcode OX2 6HB. The nearest railway station is Oxford, which is 1.3 km away. Entry to the centre is free.
About
Oxford Centre for Mission Studies is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1862. Designed by George Edmund Street. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Address: OX2 6HB. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.7644°, -1.2640°.
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Heritage listing
The Oxford Centre for Mission Studies (OCMS) is in the former SS Philip and James Parish Church on Woodstock Road, Oxford, England, opposite Leckford Road. It was established in 1983 by Rev. Vinay Samuel. The centre exists to provide education for church leaders from the non-Western world. It was founded by mission theologians from Africa, Asia and Latin America. OCMS offers taught Masters courses and PhD/MPhil research degrees. Its degrees are validated by Middlesex University. It is associated with the University of Oxford through the Bodleian Libraries. Many Oxford faculty members also provide supervision for PhD/MPhil research degrees.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Oxford Centre for Mission Studies (OCMS) is in the former SS Philip and James Parish Church on Woodstock Road, Oxford, England, opposite Leckford Road. It was established in 1983 by Rev. Vinay Samuel. The centre exists to provide education for church leaders from the non-Western world. It was founded by mission theologians from Africa, Asia and Latin America. OCMS offers taught Masters courses and PhD/MPhil research degrees. Its degrees are validated by Middlesex University. It is associated with the University of Oxford through the Bodleian Libraries. Many Oxford faculty members also provide supervision for PhD/MPhil research degrees. OCMS is a charity.
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Background
Architecture
The building was designed by the Gothic Revival architect George Edmund Street and built in 1860–62. Samuel Wilberforce, then Bishop of Oxford, consecrated it as the parish church of Saints Philip and James on 8 May 1862. The tower and spire, also designed by Street, were added in 1864–66. It is a Grade I listed building. Immediately to the south is Church Walk, a pedestrian-only link between Woodstock Road and North Parade. On the south side of Church Walk is the former vicarage, 68 Woodstock Road, designed by Street's former assistant, Harry Drinkwater, and built in 1887. The vicarage is a Grade II listed building and is now part of St Antony's College, Oxford.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7644, -1.2640
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX2 6HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Established
- 1862
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 1.3 km
- Official site
- www.ocms.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7115269 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Oxford Centre for Mission Studies (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Church of St Philip and St James, Oxford.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oxford Centre for Mission Studies?
- Oxford Centre for Mission Studies is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX2 6HB), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- What is Oxford Centre for Mission Studies?
- Oxford Centre for Mission Studies — Grade I listed church in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Oxford Centre for Mission Studies?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX2 6HB.
- When was Oxford Centre for Mission Studies built?
- Built or established in 1862. Designed by George Edmund Street.
- Is Oxford Centre for Mission Studies a listed building?
- Oxford Centre for Mission Studies is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Oxford Centre for Mission Studies free to visit?
- Yes, Oxford Centre for Mission Studies is free to enter.
- How do I get to Oxford Centre for Mission Studies?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX2 6HB.