Ridley is a residential educational institution affiliated with the Australian College of Theology, and provides tertiary theological studies for men and woman preparing for ordination or training for many different lay ministries.

Ridley is a theological academic community comprising faculty and students studying on campus. Facilities and activities include shared meals, daily Chapel, the Student Lounge, kitchen, and prayer room, the Library, and Ministry Development Groups. These provisions give all students the fullest possible access to educational and community opportunities whether they reside on or off campus.