St Mellitus College

St Mellitus College It is widely thought to be one of the most innovative and exciting places to study theology and ministry in the UK.

St Mellitus College offers context-based theological training rooted in prayer and worship, combining academic excellence, a focus on missional leadership, and the shaping of Christian character. St Mellitus College has now grown to become one of the largest theological colleges in the Anglican Church worldwide, with 210 ordinands in training, and over 650 students taking its programmes. Named aft

er the first Bishop of London, whose territory covered London and Essex, the College was founded in 2007 by the Bishops of London and Chelmsford. It emerged as the coming together of two institutions – North Thames Ministerial Training Course (NTMTC), based in the dioceses of London and Chelmsford, and St Paul’s Theological Centre (SPTC) which grew out of Holy Trinity Brompton. Today, we offer training opportunities in different parts of the country – London, Chelmsford, the North West and the South West. St Mellitus College is dedicated to providing theology in the context of worship, unity and mission, helping Christians explore their faith more deeply, combining academic excellence, a focus on missional leadership, and the flexibility to fit around busy lifestyles.

Patrick worked for many years as a lawyer, but in recent years sensed God’s call leading him in a different direction. A...
18/06/2026

Patrick worked for many years as a lawyer, but in recent years sensed God’s call leading him in a different direction.

After completing a Certificate in Theology, the Elizabeth Pathway began to feel like the right next step. The Elizabeth Pathway aims to revitalise the Church by preparing mature and experienced lay leaders to serve in their local contexts as self-supporting ordained ministers. Designed as a two-year route, it offers discernment and training for ordination, supports diocesan and national discernment processes, and ordinarily prepares candidates for ordination within two years.

After visiting a St Mellitus Open Day, Patrick applied and was offered a place to study on the Elizabeth Pathway later that year. He shares how it felt the moment he received his offer:

“It was a very emotional moment as I felt that I was being led and affirmed by the Holy Spirit - until that moment I had not realised how much this journey meant to me.”

Patrick goes on to describe his experience on the Elizabeth Pathway at St Mellitus College,

“Spending time with my fellow students on the Elizabeth Pathway at our first residential weekend at the start of October was a deeply meaningful experience. There is a unique type of vulnerability which you experience as you seek to respond to God’s calling at this stage of life and to be able to meet with others who are ‘in the same boat’ and to realise that you share the same hopes and fears as you submit to God’s will, and that there is a role for you was a beautiful moment.”

🧵Read Patrick’s story in full here: https://stmellitus.ac.uk/stories/patrick-elizabeth-pathway

Are you an experienced leader called to serve in your local context?

👉 Find out more about the Elizabeth Pathway: https://stmellitus.ac.uk/elizabeth-pathway

16/06/2026

Thinking about studying theology?

🎥 Step inside a St Mellitus College Open Day, featuring our East Midlands centre in Nottingham.

At St Mellitus College, we believe theology is a way of deepening our love of God, growing in faith, and being equipped to serve the Church and the world. Our students come to study from different contexts and backgrounds, but share a desire to know God more deeply, listen to the Spirit, and be formed for ministry and mission.

If you’re considering further study or ordination training, an Open Day is a great way to experience a day in the life of the College before you apply. You’ll hear from our academic staff and students, see what a typical day or evening looks like, and have the chance to ask questions about our programmes and routes into study.

📆It’s not too late to visit St Mellitus College in person before the summer.

🔗 Book your visit today: https://stmellitus.ac.uk/events

📸This time last week, we were packing our laptops, prayers and dancing shoes for our final residential weekend of the ac...
12/06/2026

📸This time last week, we were packing our laptops, prayers and dancing shoes for our final residential weekend of the academic year.

Residentials are a key part of ordination training at St Mellitus College, bringing together students from our centres in London, the East Midlands and the South West. As our final residential of the year, it was also a privilege to pray for our 88 ordinands as they prepare to be sent out to serve across 22 dioceses. We will continue to hold them in prayer as they step into this next chapter. Hallelujah!🎉

💬 What were your favourite moments from the weekend?






Beth is a P.E. teacher at a local high school and a former independent student at St Mellitus College. Beth completed he...
11/06/2026

Beth is a P.E. teacher at a local high school and a former independent student at St Mellitus College. Beth completed her BA in Theology with a focus in Youth Ministry with us before pursuing her MA in Theology, Ministry and Mission, and graduated in Spring 2026. Congratulations Beth! 🎉

We asked Beth to share what stood out about her time studying at St Mellitus College:

“One of the things that really stands out is the people. I met some incredible people…Our retreat times were really significant for me as well. Also, being able to sit in lectures and have lightbulb moments and have discussions with people from all different walks of life, with so many different stories…I can honestly say the whole time, even the stressful moments, was such a joy.

In terms of my character, I’ve learnt to go slower and just sit and be. I’ve learnt how much richness there is around me in people, and to make the most of it …my time at St Mellitus really taught me how much God can teach me through someone else’s story, and being in a place like this, where everyone is here, everyone is represented, and you get that in all its fullness.”

Read Beth’s story here: https://stmellitus.ac.uk/stories/beth-alumni-story

Curious about studying theology in your context? 👇

🤲See the comments for a link to our prospectus.

09/06/2026

This weekend marked our final residential of the year, as ordinands gathered from across our centres for worship, prayer, teaching, friendship, and an Oscars-themed party to round it all off.🤩

It was a joy to pray for all our ordinands, and especially for those coming to the end of their time with us. This year we are sending out 88 ordinands to serve curacies across 22 dioceses, as they step into the next season of God’s call on their lives. We’re so thankful for all that God has done among our ordinands this year, and for the churches and communities across the country who will be blessed by those being sent out.

Keep an eye out for photos coming later this week.

04/06/2026

Blink and you’ll miss it!

We can just about fit a day in the life at St Mellitus College—worship and prayer, lectures, coffee breaks, lunch, seminars, and formation groups—into 30 seconds.

Would you like a deeper look at what it’s like to study with us?

St Mellitus College is one of the most innovative and exciting places to study theology, ministry and mission in the UK.

Read our prospectus 📖 https://stmellitus.ac.uk/prospectus2026

Visit an Open Day 👉 https://stmellitus.ac.uk/events/open-days



How does theology shape the world we live in?At St Mellitus College, we believe theology is for every Christian disciple...
02/06/2026

How does theology shape the world we live in?

At St Mellitus College, we believe theology is for every Christian disciple and for every context. It shapes how we live, work, lead, listen, care, serve, make decisions, and follow Jesus in the places we already are.

Our pioneering context-based training brings together study, worship, formation, and mission to help form theologically confident and committed followers of Jesus. Rooted in Scripture, shaped by worship, and lived out in community, our training helps you deepen your faith, grow in confidence, and be formed for the contexts to which God has called you.
 
Theology is for every context.
 
Applications are open for September.
 
Visit stmellitus.ac.uk to apply today.
 



02/06/2026

Tuesday morning worship from our South West centre in Plymouth. 

‘We do theology in order that we might see God as clearly as we are able, to appreciate his glory, splendour and beauty, and be caught up in the desire to worship him with all our being.” 

 — Bishop Graham Tomlin, Generous Orthodoxy: Doing Theology in the Spirit 

Our context-based theological training is rooted in prayer and worship. That’s why we begin each day together as a community, lifting our hearts in prayer and worship to God before the teaching begins.

What is the community like? What does it feel like to study there?How will I know if it’s for me? The best way to find o...
28/05/2026

What is the community like?
What does it feel like to study there?
How will I know if it’s for me?

The best way to find out is to come and see.👏

📆Our final Open Days are taking place in June, and there is still time to visit one of our centres and experience life at St Mellitus College first-hand.

Visit us in London, the East Midlands, or the South West to:

✅ Meet our academic team.
✅ Speak with current students.
✅ Experience our worship, teaching and community.
✅ Explore our different pathways for study and formation

Whether you’re discerning ordination, considering theological study, or simply wondering what God might be inviting you into next, we would love to welcome you.

🔗Book now: https://stmellitus.ac.uk/events/open-days

As a studio manager in a luxury watch boutique, Amer’s path to ordination training at St Mellitus College has unfolded i...
26/05/2026

As a studio manager in a luxury watch boutique, Amer’s path to ordination training at St Mellitus College has unfolded in a wonderfully unexpected way.

After a long journey of discernment, he found at St Mellitus a community that recognised his calling, prayed with him, and helped him grow in confidence.

Through worship, formation, academic study, and the support of those around him, Amer has discovered that theology is not simply about gaining knowledge, but about being shaped more deeply in the way of Jesus.

When asked why theological study matters beyond the walls of a college or church, Amer shared,

💬 ‘Studying theology shapes you. It broadens your perspective, sharpens your thinking, and strengthens your convictions. It teaches you to listen carefully to those who hold different views, not so that you are easily swayed, but so that you can understand, engage, and respond with clarity and grace.’

Read Amer’s story here: https://stmellitus.ac.uk/stories/amer-ordinand-story

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