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Welcome to St Mellitus College
St Mellitus is a theological training college that aims to prepare Christians of all kinds to play their unique part in God’s mission to change the world. It is:
- a theological College of the Church of England, recognised for training people for ordination
- at the cutting edge of pioneering new, more flexible ways of training for ministry
- closely linked with some of the country’s most dynamic and innovative churches
- based in the dioceses of London and Chelmsford, at the heart of one of the world’s great cities
- a learning community that offers academic excellence alongside flexibility to fit around busy lifestyles
News The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, has agreed to become the Patron of St Mellitus College. This is a largely honorary role, but the Patron usually offers support for the college and is available for advice as and when neccessary. His wife, Jane, of course teaches within St Mellitus and from time to time he has been to teach on various courses in the college’s life in the past. We are thrilled to announce that Paula Goodar and Pete Grieg have become Associate Lecturers at St Paul’s Theological Centre (SPTC) which is one of SMC’s constituent members. Paula is a freelance writer and lecturer in Biblical Studies. Her research areas include the writings of Paul, with a particular emphasis on 2 Corinthians and Mysticism, Biblical Interpretation and the Development of Ministry in the Early Church. To find out more about them or SPTC please go to http://sptc.htb.org.uk/staff. The new Bishop of Kensington, Paul Williams, was consecrated at St Paul’s Cathedral on the 25th March 2009. The service was led by the Archbishop of Canterbury, assisted by the Bishop of London, the Bishop of Winchester and the Bishop of Oxford. The sermon was given by the Dean of St Mellitus, Revd Dr Graham Tomlin. Please see attached a copy of this. Two distinguished academics have agreed to become Visiting Professors
For further information about St Mellitus courses or for an application form, please contact us on info@stmellituscollege.org.uk
Patron of St Mellitus College
New Associate Lecturers at St Paul's Theological Centre
Pete is Director of Prayer at Holy Trinity Brompton and International Director of 24-7 Prayer, a global community committed to prayer, mission and justice. He studied Theology and Sociology at the University of Greenwich.Graham Tomlin speaks at the consecration of the new Bishop of Kensington
Attachment Size Sermon - Consecration of Paul Williams 25.03.09.pdf 349.49 KB Alister McGrath and Keith Ward become Visiting Professors at St Mellitus College
Keith Ward at St Mellitus College. Keith Ward was Regius Professor of Divinity at Oxford University before his retirement in 2004. He is a Fellow of the British Academy and an expert in C20th Theology and Philiosophy. Alister McGrath is Professor of Historical Theology in Oxford and is shortly to take up a post as Professor of Theology, Education an Ministry at King's College London. St Mellitus has a growing link with King's College as St Mellitus ordinands can take a King's MA alongside ordination training at St Mellitus. Graham Tomlin, the new Dean of St Mellitus said "we are delighted that such well known Christian theologians are happy to make their wisdom and learning available to St Mellitus students. Their contribution will add to the excellence we can offer to our students as the Colege grows in these early years."How to apply
The Revd Dr Graham Tomlin
“St Mellitus College offers something new and exciting in theological education. My prayer is that it will be a place of learning, of spiritual growth, of discovery of the riches of Christian faith and its transforming power for the many people who live in this vital and strategic part of the world.”
Message from the Dean
Message from the Bishop of London
“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”
Message from the Bishop of Chelmsford
“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.”