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Our Beliefs

KEDS is a non-denominational, Evangelical institution that subscribes to the historic decisions of the early church councils. A detailed statement of faith is included below. This statement of faith is shared with the Evangelical Alliance, whose own basis of faith can be accessed here.

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The one true God who lives eternally in three persons – the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
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The love, grace and sovereignty of God in creating, sustaining, ruling, redeeming and judging the world.
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The divine inspiration and supreme authority of the Old and New Testament Scriptures, which are the written Word of God – fully trustworthy for faith and conduct.
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The dignity of all people, made male and female in God's image to love, be holy and care for creation, yet corrupted by sin, which incurs divine wrath and judgment.
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The incarnation of God's eternal Son, the Lord Jesus Christ – born of the Virgin Mary; truly divine and truly human, without sin.
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The atoning sacrifice of Christ on the cross: dying in our place, paying the price of sin and defeating evil, so reconciling us with God.
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The bodily resurrection of Christ, the first fruits of our resurrection; his ascension to the Father, and his reign and mediation as the only Saviour of the world.
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The justification of sinners solely by the grace of God through faith in Christ.
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The ministry of God the Holy Spirit, who leads us to repentance, unites us with Christ through new birth, empowers our discipleship and enables our witness.
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The church, the body of Christ both local and universal, the priesthood of all believers – given life by the Spirit and endowed with the Spirit's gifts to worship God and proclaim the gospel, promoting justice and love.
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The personal and visible return of Jesus Christ to fulfil the purposes of God, who will raise all people to judgement, bring eternal life to the redeemed and eternal condemnation to the lost, and establish a new heaven and new earth.

Our Values

Educational Innovators

Educational Innovators

We are educational innovators who provide academically rigorous programmes in accessible and affordable ways.
Critical Thinkers

Critical Thinkers

We are critical thinkers who challenge students to engage with different perspectives on issues inside and outside the church.
Pathway Creators

Pathway Creators

We are pathway creators who develop clear avenues for people to rise up to their calling in Christ.
Community Builders

Community Builders

We are community builders who cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships with churches and ministries to advance the Gospel of the Kingdom.