Independent students
Do you want to go deeper in understanding your faith, but don't have the time to leave your home or job? St Mellitus College's courses are open to independent students, in other words those who aren't planning on getting ordained, but simply want to study theology, to strengthen their faith or discover more about the Bible or Christian life and thought.
There are various options for those who want to study this way:
MONDAY MORNINGS in Kensington
TUESDAY EVENINGS in Shadwell, East London
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS in Kensington
THURSDAY EVENINGS in Chelmsford Cathedral
View our Independent Student Brochure!
Accredited Courses
Certificate
A Certificate in Higher Education in Contextual Theology requires the successful completion of 120 credits. Students will complete one year of midweek teaching and two study weeks, the second one taking place in the following autumn term. The completion of all assessed work on the certificate takes 15 months.
Foundation Degree
A Foundation Degree in Contextual Theology requires the successful completion of 240 credits. Students will complete three years of midweek teaching and three study weeks. The first year will be taken alongside students doing the Certificate. The Foundation Degree will include the Certificate courses as well as the additional ones in years two and three.
BA (Hons) Degree
A BA (Hons) Degree in Contextual Theology requires the successful completion of 360 credits. Students will complete five years of midweek teaching and four study weeks. The first three years will be taken together with students doing the Certificate and Foundation Degrees and will cover the same courses as they do as well as the additional modules in years four and five.
Applications for midweek theology for 2010-2011 are now closed. However, if you would like to make an enquiry about any of these courses please email sptc@stmellitus.org
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 John Gladwin
“The establishment of St Mellitus College is an exciting development for Chelmsford Diocese. It offers us new opportunities to develop theological and ministerial education to assist us in the mission of the Gospel in our time.”
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."