The institute's aim is to support, encourage and improve Christian education in schools, colleges and universities.
[2] The Farmington Fellows present the results of their researches in an annual summer conference which is held in Oxford at Harris Manchester College.
The institute also gives Fellowships to the British Armed Forces to undertake research into moral and ethical leadership.
The Farmington Papers, provided free to members of the institute, are aimed at RE teachers and others interested in theological and religious subjects.
The institute is ecumenical in its Christian outlook and takes a particular interest in developing good relationships with other world religions.