Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the courses run?
From September our courses will run on Monday mornings, Tuesday evenings or Thursday evenings. On Mondays and Tuesdays we will be at the new venue of St Jude’s, Courtfield Gardens in Earl’s Court, dependent on completion of the building project.
St. Jude's Courtfield Gardens,
London, SW5 0LX. Please note: there is no parking at the church. Nearest tube station: Earl's Court.
Monday morning courses begin with breakfast at 9.00am and worship at 9.30am.
Teaching starts at 10.00am and finishes at 1.00pm
Tuesday evening courses start with dinner at 6.30pm and worship at 7.15pm. Teaching starts at 7.45pm and finishes at 9.30pm.
Chelmsford Cathedral,
Chelmsford CM1 1TY Near to Chelmsford railway station Parking available.
Thursday evening courses start with dinner at 6.30pm and worship at 7.15pm. Teaching starts at 7.45pm and finishes at 9.30pm.
When are the courses run?
Term dates 2012 - 2013
Autumn Term 2012:
Study Week for Accredited Independent and Youth Ministry students 10th September - 14 September 2012 9am-5pm
17th September - 3rd December 2012
(half term: 29th October -2nd November 2012)
Spring Term 2013:
7th January 2013 - 18th March 2013
(half term: 18th - 22nd February 2013)
Study week for Youth Ministry students 8th April - 12th April 2013
Summer term 2013:
15th April - 1st July 2013
(half term: 27th - 31st May 2013)
Who teaches the course?
The course is taught by our core staff. In addition, we use a number of external speakers who are leading Theologians and Practitioners in their fields. These include Alister McGrath, Paula Gooder, Pete Greig and Amy Orr-Ewing.
How much does it cost?
Non-Accredited Courses (1)
All non-accredited audit only courses are £500 per year. For more information click here
Accredited Courses (2)
Certificate: £3,000
Foundation Degree: £6,300
BA Hons. Degree: £9,600
What accredited courses does St Mellitus College offer?
The 18 months Certificate, the three year Foundation Degree and the 5 year BA Hons. Degree. For more information please click here
These fees are split over the number of years the courses last and include all university fees and online library resource fees.
Churches supporting students taking accredited courses can apply for a discount.
The Bishop of London Richard Chartres
“At a time when fragmentation and partisanship can appear to threaten the credibility and effectiveness of our ministry, St Mellitus represents a bold step of faith and trust. We believe that as we pursue the harder path of unity in diversity, the College will prove to be an instrument of the Spirit in equipping the whole people of God to proclaim the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
The Bishop of Chelmsford Stephen Cottrell
“As we seek to train men and women for ministry and mission in a rapidly changing context, St Mellitus College offers the Chelmsford Diocese a flexible and inclusive approach for theological and ministerial education and formation. It is very exciting to be part of this pioneering initiative.”
The Dean Revd Dr Graham Tomlin
“St Mellitus College is a very exciting place to work. It brings together students from across the spectrum of the church to learn about and prepare for mission in the contemporary world, in a way that tries to be open to the Spirit of God and learning from each other. We have a fantastic group of students, a great staff team and it is a privilege to be part of it.”
Regius Professor of Divinity at Cambridge University, David Ford
"One of the most important experiments to have happened in British theology and church theological education for a long time. The way it is bringing together academy and church, including church at the grass roots - that collaboration is just full of potential for the future and I feel everyone should watch this space. What it can do is something that really no other theological institution in the country can achieve at the moment."



