The college and community of the Resurrection maintain liturgical worship in the Catholic tradition using vestments and incense.

The Yorkshire Theological Educational Partnership (formerly Ministry Course YMC), was established in 1970 as the North West Ordination Course.

In 2008 as a result of the reconfiguration subsequent to the Hind Report, the Northern Ordination Course separated from its Manchester base remaining established at Mirfield.

The following programmes are offered in partnership with the University of Durham: Normally three years full-time, but candidates who have a good honours degree in a subject other than theology, or the equivalent of Level 1 in theological study, may be admitted to the degree at Level 2 and so complete the course in two years.

Humanities, social science or other subjects are considered, where the applicant can show evidence of relevant experience, background or private study in theology.

The college has had a long relationship with other Christian traditions, accepting students from many denominations outside of the Anglican Communion.