Study With Us Theology | Worship | Unity | Mission A Message from the Revd Dr Andrew Emerton

ne of the things that I am often struck by administrative excellence and are driven by the as Dean is the sense of energy and life that mission of the church. Omarks St College. My hope is that by reading this prospectus, you will not only find out Whether you are wanting to engage in about the programmes we offer, but also get a sense undergraduate or postgraduate study or are training of our vision and values as you explore whether you for ordination, youth ministry, licensed lay ministry, want to join us. whether you are a church planter, pioneer or parish- focused, our hope is that you will be equipped From the very start we have been committed to while with us, not simply to complete an academic developing a College where theology is taken qualification, but to grow in your relationship with seriously, but where it is set within the context God, deepen your of worship and prayer, and is fully engaged in the understanding of faith, and your ability to interaction with missional leadership and communicate that faith to others. We hope you ministry practice. Our approach has been to offer will flourish as a disciple of Christ as you minister creative training patterns which have the flexibility in whatever sphere and context you are called to. to fit around busy lifestyles. We are passionate about As you pray, worship and learn with others in the the unity of the church and community, you will have the opportunity to develop expect the presence and power of the Holy Spirit friendships and networks which will help sustain to be at work in our life together. We focus on your future ministry and long-term leadership development and spiritual formation and commitment to the Gospel. put the shaping of Christian character at the heart of our training. Visitors to the College often comment on the sense of hope and inspiration they experience when The College endeavours to play its part in the with us. Our vision is to train people who will be revitalisation and flourishing of the church in this passionate about the Good News of the Gospel, who nation and the wider world, seeking to inspire and are called to serve Jesus Christ, are energised by the invest in lay people and ordinands who are serving in life of the Spirit and are a hugely diverse range of contexts. The quality and committed to the unity of the church in the world. diversity of the people attending St Mellitus enriches our community life, There is one promise in the Anglican ordination with students coming from different service that strikes a chord every time I read it. It backgrounds, church cultures and traditions but who is the call to ‘endeavour to fashion your own life nevertheless are all sharing and learning together, and that of your household according to the way committed to the same goal, longing to serve and of Christ, that you may be a pattern and example proclaim Christ and present a to Christ’s people’. My prayer is that this will be an coherent witness in a changing world. ever-growing reality within the life of students and staff at , Our model of training, whatever programme you whether lay or ordained. follow, combines theology with practice, enabling students to be deeply rooted in their local Our desire is to continue to follow God’s call communities and effectively reflect on the interplay faithfully and I hope that you might consider joining between theological study and us on that journey. the praxis of ministry, bringing what they learn in the classroom and applying it directly to their workplaces, churches and communities, and vice versa. We are privileged to have a very strong staff team, who embody academic and

3 Welcome to Contents St Mellitus College

07 Why Study Theology?

Introducing St Mellitus College 09 Facts & Stats St Mellitus College is widely thought to be one of the most innovative and 11 Student Story: Sam exciting places to study theology and to explore ministry and mission in the UK. 13 Helpful Information 14 Introductory & Undergraduate Programmes Our Story

Named after the first Bishop of , whose territory covered London and , 20 Postgraduate Programmes the College was founded in 2007 by the Bishops of London and Chelmsford. It emerged from the coming together of two institutions – North Thames 22 Ordination Training Ministerial Training Course (NTMTC), based in the dioceses of London and Chelmsford, and St Paul’s Theological Centre (SPTC), which grew out of 24 Licensed Lay Ministry . Today, we offer training opportunities in London, Chelmsford, the North West and the South West. 25 Study With Us 28 Centres Our Vision and Values 30 Community & Support St Mellitus College is dedicated to providing theology in the context of worship, unity and mission, and helping Christians explore their faith more deeply. 33 Alumni Story: Jessie It combines academic excellence, a focus on missional leadership, the shaping of Christian character and the flexibility to fit around busy lifestyles.

4 5 Why Study Theology?

Dr Jane Williams is Assistant Dean and Tutor and Lecturer in Systematic Theology at St Mellitus College. In this article, she reflects on the importance of studying theology.

Words Jane Williams Photo Mark Pape

All Christians are theologians – we speak to God and expect God to speak to us. But if we are to share our faith in Jesus with people who do not yet know him, we need to be confident in our belief and deeply-rooted in our life of prayer and our understanding of the Bible. We study theology in order to equip ourselves to live our lives with God and share our faith.

Studying theology is a bold enterprise – after all, we are exploring the nature of the living God. So theology should be studied with expectation and with awe. Since it is God we are talking about, it is not surprising that the more we study, the bigger and more exciting God gets. Some people have been afraid that if they study theology their faith will be undermined, but the opposite is the case. A faith that cannot be examined cannot be trusted and cannot be shared, whereas a faith that is explored prayerfully and in good company gets richer and richer.

As we study theology, we find ourselves resourced and challenged by the faith, understanding and prayer of those who have gone before us. But we live in a culture that increasingly does not know God, does not know that human beings are loved and called to live transformed lives, in the likeness of Jesus Christ, and in the power of the Holy Spirit. This is a message of such good news that we must equip ourselves to share it. We have the privilege of living in the Spirit because others have shared their faith with us. Now it is our turn. God’s Church and God’s world need theologians on fire with the knowledge and love of God, and skilled at helping people to see God at work in our world.

Why study theology? In order to love God more deeply and share God’s love with others.

7 Facts & Stats

4 centres – London, Chelmsford, North West, South West

Founded in 2007 by the Bishops of London and Chelmsford

Our North West centre was established in 2013

Our South West centre was established in 2017

Over 650 students

Students range from 18 – 73 in age

There are 16 theological specialisms amongst the staff team

2 languages on offer – Hebrew and New Testament Greek

Students from over 35 dioceses

Online resources and over 10,000 books across our libraries

9 Student Story: Sam

Sam Durdant-Hollamby is an ordinand studying at St Mellitus College, North West. Below, he answers a few questions.

Words Sam Durdant-Hollamby Photo Mark Pape

Tell us a bit about yourself

My name is Sam and I’m 30 years old. I’m married with two young kids and we live in the beautiful city of Chester. I grew up in Kent and at nineteen I moved north to do a degree. I studied drama and went on from university to get a job as a youth and drama worker and then assistant pastor at a local church. I enjoy anything relating to sport, theatre and food. I am currently open to ideas as to how one might successfully combine all three. My family and I feel called to plant churches in urban estate contexts and as such I am currently training as a pioneer ordinand. Why St Mellitus College?

Worship is at the heart of St Mellitus. All our theology is done in the context of worship. The purpose of our study is the glory of God. Furthermore, the college takes theology seriously. We are spoilt with the calibre of lecturers on our books, all of whom have an evident love for God and his church. This is true across all the centres. St Mellitus is also very committed to families. I am based at the North West centre and the staff there have been very proactive in investing in my wife and supporting my family.

St Mellitus strives to create a culture of ‘generous orthodoxy’ – something which it achieves. I have had my eyes opened to new perspectives and ways of worshipping God. What you learn here is that he’s the same God however you worship him and that we can encounter him in a myriad of ways.

I also believe that the context-based approach to training is very important. Each week I am given an opportunity to outwork my learning in my ministry context. This has had a massive impact on my growth as a disciple and a leader. How is the programme shaping your leadership?

My prayer for a long time has been, “God, make me a leader that lasts.” I want to be a leader who falls more in love with Jesus each day and sees that outworking in life and ministry. These are the types of leaders St Mellitus want to create. Through the teaching, residential weekends, focus on formation and staff support I have really grown whilst at St Mellitus.

Most importantly, I love God more now than when I started. I also have greater confidence in my ability to unpack and teach scripture and doctrine. God has shaped me in my time here as a more compassionate and prayerful leader. I also believe that I have been empowered to be a more courageous leader taking steps of faith that I wouldn’t have done before.

11 Helpful Information

Programme Overview Centres

At St Mellitus College we offer programmes at St Mellitus College offers a range of programmes Introductory, Undergraduate and Postgraduate across four centres: level. You can study with us as an independent student, an ordinand or as a Licensed Lay – London (Monday daytimes / Tuesday evenings) Minister. – Chelmsford (Thursday evenings) – North West (Monday daytimes) On the following programme pages, you can find – South West (Tuesday daytimes) detailed information about each of the programmes of study that we offer. Ordinand students will also attend residential weekends and a residential week at other Introductory venues. Undergraduate students attend one or two non-residential Teaching Weeks in London – Non-accredited (audit) dependent on their programme of study. – Beginning Theology

Undergraduate Validation

– Certificate of Higher Education in Theology, St Mellitus College academic awards are Ministry and Mission validated by either or – Diploma of Higher Education in Theology, University dependent on the Ministry and Mission programme of study. – BA (Hons) in Theology, Ministry and Mission The Certificate, Diploma, BA (Hons) and MA in – BA (Hons) in Theology and Youth Ministry Theology, Ministry and Mission are validated by – Graduate Diploma in Theology, Ministry and Durham University, and you will receive a Mission Durham award on successful completion.

Postgraduate The BA (Hons) in Theology and Youth Ministry and MA in Christian Leadership are quality – MA in Theology, Ministry and Mission (with a assured by Middlesex University and you will receive focus on either Systematic Theology or a Middlesex award on successful Biblical Studies) completion. – MA in Christian Leadership Ordination Learning Hours

– Full-time All modules involve a blend of lectures, – Part-time discussion and personal study. A typical module will – Ordained Pioneer Ministry comprise 15+ hours of teaching and 150+ hours of personal study. Please note: ordinand pathways are selected in discussion with the respective diocese, and can include non-accredited pathways.

Licensed Lay Ministry

– Part-time

13 Introductory Programmes Undergraduate Programmes

Non-accredited Beginning Theology Certificate of Higher FULL-TIME Centres Programme description Programme description Education in Theology, – London (Tuesday evenings) Students who simply want to enjoy our theology Beginning Theology is designed for people who Ministry and Mission – Chelmsford (Thursday evenings) programmes without assessment or accreditation want to learn more about the Christian faith, deepen Programme Description – North West (Monday daytimes) can apply to study with us. The teaching is exactly their knowledge of the Bible and – South West (Tuesday daytimes) the same as for those who are following the first Christian traditions, and explore how they can The Certificate of Higher Education in Theology, year of the undergraduate teaching but excludes respond to God’s call to mission. Ministry and Mission lays the building blocks of Duration the Teaching Weeks and ministry modules. Christian theology by introducing foundational Duration subjects such as Theology, Church History, One year Centres Biblical Studies, Spirituality and Discipleship, and Beginning Theology is a flexible, modular Christian Worship. It also starts to engage – One day per week (3 x 10 week terms – London (Tuesday evenings) programme in theology consisting of six students in learning how to reflect theologically on per year) – Chelmsford (Thursday evenings) modules, each module lasting one term. practical aspects of ministry including – Two academic Teaching Weeks – North West (Monday daytimes) Students can enrol for the entire programme Evangelism. (London, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm) – South West (Tuesday daytimes) or select individual modules according to their – An additional full day per week (minimum) for interests. When you have completed all six Validation private study modules, you will receive a certificate of completion from St Mellitus College. The Certificate of Higher Education in Alternatively, you can attend the programme and Theology, Ministry and Mission is validated by PART-TIME not submit assignments, in which case you will Durham University. Centres receive a certificate of attendance. Entry requirements – London (Tuesday evenings) Centres – Chelmsford (Thursday evenings) Undergraduates will normally have one A Level – North West (Monday daytimes) – London (Tuesday evenings) (grade C or above) or equivalent for direct entry on – South West (Tuesday daytimes) to the Certificate. Duration Routes Two years Students can study towards the Certificate on one

of the following routes, in order to achieve the – One morning or evening per week (3 x 10 necessary 120 credits: week terms per year) – Full-time – One academic Teaching Week per year – Part-time (London, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm) – An additional full day per week (minimum) for private study

14 15 Undergraduate Programmes

Diploma of Higher FULL-TIME BA (Hons) in Theology, FULL-TIME Education in Theology, Centres Ministry and Mission Centres – London (Monday daytimes) Ministry and Mission – London (Monday daytimes) Programme description – North West (Monday daytimes) – North West (Monday daytimes) Programme Description – South West (Tuesday daytimes) Students working towards the BA (Hons) in – South West (Tuesday daytimes) Theology, Ministry and Mission initially study Students working towards the Diploma of Duration Duration modules including Foundations for Theology and Higher Education in Theology, Ministry and Ministry, Biblical Studies, Doctrine, Ethics, Mission initially study modules including Two years Three years Spirituality and Discipleship, Evangelism and Church Foundations for Theology and Ministry, Biblical History. Students also do a module Studies, Spirituality and Discipleship, Evangelism and – One full day per week (3 x 10 week terms – One full day per week (3 x 10 week terms focused on the interface between theology and Church History. After this, the Diploma per year) per year) practice involving research on an area of mission or engages with modules such as Doctrine, – Two academic Teaching Weeks per year – Two academic Teaching Weeks per year ministry in their local context. Ecclesiology and Ethics. Students also do a (London, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm) (London, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm) – An additional full day per week (minimum) for module focused on the interface between – An additional full day per week (minimum) for In the final phase of the BA, students use their private study theology and practice involving research on an area private study theological learning to examine issues and themes of mission or ministry in their local context. relating to contemporary life and PART-TIME ministry, including Missiology, Apologetics, PART-TIME Validation Interfaith Engagement and Political Theology. There Centres Centres The Diploma of Higher Education in Theology, are further biblical studies modules and students Ministry and Mission is validated by Durham – London (Tuesday evenings) usually complete a 6,000 word – London (Tuesday evenings) University. – Chelmsford (Thursday evenings) dissertation. – Chelmsford (Thursday evenings) – North West (Monday daytimes) – North West (Monday daytimes) Validation Entry requirements – South West (Tuesday daytimes) – South West (Tuesday daytimes) The BA (Hons) in Theology, Ministry and Mission is Undergraduates will normally have two A Levels Duration Duration (grade C or above) or equivalent for direct entry on validated by Durham University. to the Diploma. Six years Four years Entry requirements

Routes – One morning or evening per week (3 x 10 Undergraduates will normally have three A – One morning or evening per week (3 x 10 week terms per year) Students can study towards the Diploma on one of week terms per year) Levels (grade C or above) or equivalent for direct – One academic Teaching Week per year the following routes, in order to achieve 240 credits: – One academic Teaching Week per year entry on to the BA. (London, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm) (London, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm) – Full-time – An additional 6 hours per week (minimum) for Routes – An additional 6 hours per week (minimum) for – Part-time private study private study. Students can study towards the BA on one of the Ordinands and LLMs following routes, in order to achieve the necessary 360 credits: Part-time ordinands and LLMs will complete the diploma in either two or three years, in – Full-time consultation with their diocese. – Part-time

16 17 Undergraduate Programmes

BA (Hons) in Theology and Validation Graduate Diploma in Routes Youth Ministry The BA (Hons) in Theology and Youth Ministry is Theology, Ministry and – Full-time quality assured by Middlesex University and you will receive a Middlesex award on successful Centres Programme description Mission completion. – London (Monday daytimes) The BA (Hons) in Theology and Youth Ministry aims Programme description Entry requirements – North West (Monday daytimes) to combine an excellent grounding in Christian Students working towards the Graduate Diploma theology alongside reflection on the latest ideas, Undergraduates will normally have three Duration in Theology, Ministry and Mission will complete one issues and challenges in youth A Levels (grade C or above) or equivalent for direct year of mid-week teaching on Mondays, as well as One year ministry thinking and practice. The programme is run entry on to the BA. by dedicated Youth Ministry Tutors and also attending two Teaching Weeks, in order to achieve – One full day per week (3 x 10 week terms provides an opportunity to learn from some leading Routes 120 credits at level 6. per year) figures in Christian youth work in the UK today. In this programme, students take modules in biblical – Two academic Teaching Weeks In addition, students have the chance to learn – Full-time studies and church history, and are (London, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm) alongside those training for other forms of enabled to use their theological learning to – An additional full day per week (minimum) for Christian ministry. It will prepare students Centres examine issues and themes relating to private study spiritually, practically and theologically for the – London (Monday daytimes) contemporary life and ministry, including human challenges of ministry among young people today. identity, the nature of sin and evil, and salvation, Duration Whilst being open to people from a wide range of transformation and apologetics. Students also usually complete a 6,000 word dissertation. backgrounds, the programme has a strong Three years academic component, aiming to give people a broad Validation grounding in theology, as well as – One full day per week (3 x 10 week terms focussing on practical aspects of Christian per year) The Graduate Diploma in Theology, Ministry and ministry amongst young people in Britain today. – Two academic Teaching Weeks per year Mission is validated by Durham University. Whilst on the degree, students divide their time (London, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm) between academic study and practical youth work in – An additional full day per week (minimum) for Entry requirements a local placement context. Students private study usually spend up to 3 days per week at an – Placement: 3 days per week at a church, Because the programme takes place alongside approved church, school or community-based school or community-based placement students taking the final year of their BA in placement. Students and placements can apply Theology, Ministry and Mission, the College is together in a combined application, or responsible for ensuring that successful independently and then be matched together. applicants can demonstrate sufficient prior Some students work on placements with partner aptitude for theological study such that they will not organisations such as XLP. be disadvantaged by entering study at St Mellitus College at this level. Applicants must normally have Studying this degree at St Mellitus College offers minimum a Diploma (HE) in students theology and training at the heart of the Theology with a substantial proportion of their local church; excellence in academic graded credit at Merit/Upper Second level. theological teaching; practical youth ministry However, especially for mature students, prior training with a focus on issues of theology and professional experience will be taken into practice in contextual youth ministry; and account as well as educational qualifications. exposure to fellow students from a wide range of backgrounds and contexts.

18 19 Postgraduate Programmes

MA in Theology, Ministry Validation MA in Christian Entry requirements and Mission The MA in Theology, Ministry and Mission is Leadership – Submission of a degree-level academic paper validated by Durham University. no less than 2,000 words as part of the application process. Programme description Programme description Entry requirements – A 2.1 degree is normally required for direct entry to any MA. When it comes to theology, the deepest rewards – Submission of a degree-level academic paper Leadership is about influence. Many Christians exert – Consideration will also be given to the agreed come from serious engagement with the Bible and no less than 2,000 words as part of the influence over others in all kinds of ways. Some are number of students for the academic year. key Christian figures and texts. This application process. leaders in the Church while others At present this is 20 per centre per part-time programme is offered primarily on – A 2.1 degree is normally required for direct exercise leadership in different positions. Many programme per year. Please note that this Monday mornings in our London centre over entry to any MA are preparing for lives or careers in which they will means that places will not simply be allocated two years for students who already have a prior – The BA should be in Theology or an exercise significant influence over people, on a first-come, first-served basis. In many university degree in Christian Theology or equivalent subject (such as Religious Studies) organisations and networks. At the same time, many cases, students will be invited to join a waiting Religious Studies. The programme is ideal for and have contained substantial study of Christians do not know how to link their faith to their list, and final decisions will be made on the Theology or Religious Studies graduates Theology up to Level 6. sphere of influence. What does it mean to exercise a basis of the aptitude of students for the looking to advance in higher research, Anglican – Applicants with a Graduate Diploma in distinctively Christian programme relative to one another, based on ordinands, or practising church leaders seeking Theology or an equivalent subject will be leadership in the contexts of workplace or church? the criteria set out above. deeper engagement with core Christian texts and considered, and the College will look to What has Christian faith to offer as a model of – The MA in Christian Leadership can be taken themes. satisfy itself at interview as to whether the leadership in the 21st century? by anyone with a previous degree candidate has adequate preparation and Students on the MA Theology, Ministry and Mission The MA in Christian Leadership is in high grounding for study at MA level. choose one of two different optional foci, each of demand. It is designed to help leaders engage in Routes – Consideration will also be given to the agreed which comes with a suite of related modules. Option Christian reflection on the sphere in which they number of students for the academic year. – Full-time 1 focuses on Systematic are living and working. The programme has been At present this is 20 per centre per – Part-time Theology and Christian doctrine. Option 2 designed with various people in mind, including: programme per year. Please note that this focuses on Biblical Studies, both Old and New means that places will not simply be allocated Centres Testaments. Students will write a dissertation – Graduate Christians setting out on careers in on a first-come, first-served basis. In some various fields according to their selected focus, and complete – London (Monday daytimes) cases, students will be invited to join a waiting – Ordinands with a prior degree in theology additional modules such as Advanced Topics – North West (Monday daytimes) list, and final decisions will be made on the in Christian Doctrine, Advanced Study of a Key – Clergy looking to take their learning further in basis of the aptitude of students for the Theological Text, Advanced Study of a Christian CME programmes Duration programme relative to one another, based on Figure, Advanced Biblical Studies, and The Bible and – Experienced leaders looking to reflect on their the criteria set out above. Christian Faith. It has been designed with various leadership experience as Christians One year full-time, or two years part-time people in mind, including: Routes After a grounding in core modules in – Ordinands with a prior degree in theology Systematic Theology, Leadership, and Power, – Part-time – Clergy looking to take their learning further the programme gives students the opportunity to focus on a specific area, for example Arts and in Continuing Ministerial Education (CME) Centres programmes Culture, Health Care, Economics, Politics, Church or – Students with a previous degree in theology, – London (Monday daytimes) Spirituality. The MA can be taken by anyone with a seeking deeper engagement with core previous degree. Christian texts and themes Duration Validation Two years The MA in Christian Leadership is quality assured by Middlesex University and you will receive a Middlesex award on successful completion.

20 21 Ordination Training

About St Mellitus ordinands therefore learn through Full-time Ordination Part-time Ordination excellent academic teaching, which is integrated At St Mellitus College, we specialise in training men into their experience of mission and ministry in a Those looking to train full-time can do so through Those looking to train part-time can do so through and women for ordination in the . local context, whilst being inspired by the College’s ‘Context-Based Ordination Training’ the College’s flexible and innovative part-time Full-time and part-time programmes are available, encountering fellow ordinands engaged in route. The Context-Based Ordination Training training route. with both routes combining contemporary ministry. This combination makes St offers a unique opportunity to combine theology academic excellence and practical experience, with Mellitus College an exciting place to train for with practice, and with formation for the role that A key value of this programme is learning the skill of a strong focus on the personal formation of each ordination, and prepares our students for the reality God is calling ordinands to. On this mission focused relating theology to the whole of life – work, church, candidate for ordained ministry. of mission and ministry today. programme, students do half of their learning ‘on family, home, society. The the job’ in a local church or mission context, and the opportunity to study while still engaged in these The College is proud of its first-rate academic other half in the areas provides an ideal way to work out how the teaching staff, as well as the wide range of Pastoral Support lecture hall, learning all the time how to relate Christian faith impacts the world today. visiting professors and associate lecturers. We are Each ordinand is allocated a Personal Tutor, and them to each other. This route can be taken by any also able to draw on a pool of experienced church Centres where appropriate a Supervisor is appointed in their ordinand who has been recommended to train for practitioners, who help develop each local church. They are also part of a incumbent status or who is ordinand’s capacity for effective church – London (Tuesday evenings) Formation Group, consisting of a small group recommended for Ordained Pioneer Ministry, and leadership. The academic curriculum is – Chelmsford (Thursday evenings) of ordinands who journey together through the some other ordinands, in consultation with their extensive, covering all the key topics: biblical studies programme, with their Tutor acting as the DDO. Duration and languages, doctrine, ethics, primary point of contact for academic and history, spirituality, liturgy and worship, as well pastoral support and formation. We also have an Alongside their ministry in the local context, The duration of your programme will be made in as preaching, sacraments, taking weddings and excellent chaplaincy team in college, and a students engage in academic study, leadership consultation with your diocese. This is usually two or funerals, and modules in mission, apologetics, and counsellor, as well as a staff team who are development and reflection through one full day’s three years. evangelism – and more besides! St Mellitus College dedicated to supporting our students prayerfully teaching every week, one to two days (minimum) has a reputation for teaching excellence at both and being available to offer support. each week for personal study, six residential undergraduate and postgraduate level, so students weekends through the year and one annual Ordained Pioneer benefit from high-quality input Validation residential week. during their time with us. Ministry Validation is dependent on which programme of Centres The College trains many candidates for As well as doing academic work, all our study you choose. Ordained Pioneer Ministry (OPM). The full-time ordinands are rooted in local churches or – London (Monday daytimes) context-based pathway was originally designed mission contexts whilst undertaking their Entry requirements – North West (Monday daytimes) around the needs of OPMs, and later adapted for theological study. On the full-time route, – South West (Tuesday daytimes) other ordinands. Besides that ethos, and a number ordinands spend half their week in a church Recommendation for training from a Church of of academic modules that encourage thinking about context, ministering under the supervision of a England Bishops’ Advisory Panel or equivalent from Duration new forms of church life, OPM discussion forums training supervisor, whilst our part-time an overseas church (with agreement from a Church are arranged at residential weekends, seminars ordinands learn to integrate their theological studies of England Bishop) or other UK The duration of your programme will be made in are available for Pioneers and support is given to into their working life or local church context. Our denomination. consultation with your diocese. This is usually two or supervisors of OPM full-time and part-time ordinands from across the three years. Routes candidates. country gather together for College residentials, which provide a rich – Full-time context for worship, formation, spiritual growth, and – Part-time friendships right across the breadth of the Church of England. Students discover what God’s people are doing across this land, learning from each other’s experience and from the different traditions that make up our community.

22 23 Licensed Lay Ministry Study with Us

LLM Training Entry requirements Open Days Recommendation for training for Licensed Lay We have a number of open days and open evenings across our centres throughout the year to give you a Programme description Ministry from London or Chelmsford diocese. feel for what it’s like to study at St Mellitus College. At St Mellitus College we are committed to train and Routes On an open day, you’ll have the chance to meet with current students and tutors, sit in on the equip lay people to play their part in the ministry and teaching, hear a bit about the college from members of staff, and have a tour of the building. mission of Christ’s church. We – Part-time deliver Licensed Lay Ministry (LLM) training in Visit stmellitus.ac.uk/events for a list of our upcoming open days. partnership with the Dioceses of London and Duration Chelmsford. – Three years (usually) The Application Process LLMs are trained for lay leadership within their local Centres churches. It is envisaged that this often takes the Introductory, Undergraduate & Postgraduate Students form of educating and training London (Tuesday evenings) other lay people in their ministries, but it can also 1 Book your place on an open day by emailing [email protected] include pastoral ministry, preaching and liturgical – One teaching evening per week 2 Attend an open day responsibilities. – One academic Teaching Week per year 3 Apply online at stmellitus.ac.uk/apply (London, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm) and/or 4 If you meet the entry requirements, we’ll invite you for an interview The path to Licensed Lay Ministry is demanding but locally-based Saturdays spread throughout the 5 Attend an interview worthwhile. To join the LLM programme at year 6 Await an offer letter St Mellitus College, students first go through a period of discernment and selection in their local Chelmsford (Thursday evenings) Ordinands churches and diocese. If selected for training, they usually study for three years at – One teaching evening per week 1 Apply online at stmellitus.ac.uk/apply St Mellitus College. – A number of locally-based Saturday teaching 2 Book your place on an open day by emailing [email protected] days per year 3 Attend an open day and interview In London, LLMs will study for a Diploma in 4 Await an offer letter Theology, Ministry and Mission. In Chelmsford, LLMs will study for a Certificate in Higher For further information relating to the admissions process, please consult the Admissions Policy available on Education in Christian Ministry and Mission. our website.

If you worship in the and you are interested in this programme, you can find out Fees & Finances more on the Chelmsford Diocese Visit stmellitus.ac.uk/fees for further information. website here: chelmsford.anglican.org/lay-ministry/ licensed-lay-ministry Apply

If your church is in the , you can To apply to study at St Mellitus College, visit stmellitus.ac.uk/apply to complete an application form. find out more about Licensed Lay Ministry on the diocesan website here: Find out more london.anglican.org/mission/lay-ministry 020 7052 0248 [email protected] stmellitus.ac.uk/study-with-us facebook.com/stmellituscollege twitter.com/stmellitus @stmellitus 24 25 “ St Mellitus College is a unique place to study theology. One of the things I loved most about being there is that it is a great place to develop the skills and toolset for your future ministry. Absolutely everyone at the college is willing you on to succeed. The staff have extensive experience both as theologians and as practitioners, so if there’s a particular area in which you are seeking to grow – whether that’s public speaking, written communication or a specific area of theology – they are more than happy to help. You only have to ask.

Tosin, alumnus

27 Centres

London Chelmsford North West South West

St Mellitus College, London offers full-time training St Mellitus College, Chelmsford offers part-time St Mellitus College, North West offers full-time St Mellitus College, South West offers full-time on Mondays for ordinands, as well as training for ordinands and licensed lay ministers, as context-based ordination training, full and context-based ordination training, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. On well as part-time undergraduate programmes. part-time undergraduate programmes, and full-time and part-time undergraduate study. Tuesday evenings, part-time training is part-time postgraduate study. offered for ordinands and licensed lay ministers, as St Mellitus College, Chelmsford is a community of Through the provision of a new model for well as introductory and undergraduate people who combine life, learning and work, as they St Mellitus College, North West is the first ordination training for the South West, the programmes. train for ordination, licensed lay ministry, and study full-time ordination college in the North West since centre is contributing to the resourcing and growth undergraduate theology to deepen their knowledge St Aidan’s College, Birkenhead (1846-1969). As such of God’s Church in the region. Ordinands from St Mellitus College, London is a diverse of Christ and broaden their love of his church. We we draw on the richness of St Aidan’s heritage to across the spectrum of Anglican traditions join with community of people who gather for worship, gather in on a Thursday equip people from all walks of life for ministry and lay learners to study theology in the context of fellowship, and theological study. Our time evening for food, conversation, worship, prayer, and leadership. We gather from a radius of 150 miles on worship, unity in the Spirit, and in service to God’s together begins with food and worship, before we learning as our vocations are brought to birth in the Mondays for mission to his world. move into the various lecture halls for nurturing environment of the Cathedral. worship, prayer, teaching, food and fun. teaching sessions. The library is available, as is our Revd Dr Donna Lazenby is the Director of prayer room, and our chaplaincy team and tutorial Revd Rob Merchant is Director of St Mellitus Revd Dr Michael Leyden is the Director of St Mellitus College, South West. She has been on staff are here to support students as they look to College, Chelmsford. Rob’s passion in life is St Mellitus College, North West. He has been part staff at St Mellitus College since 2014. She is combine their studies with their ministry in church or seeing people flourish. He has been part of of St Mellitus College since 2013. He was born and passionate about resourcing the churches of the at work, and in their St Mellitus College since 2012. Both Rob and his brought up in Liverpool and, following a brief spell region. She delights to see individuals becoming everyday life at home. wife, Tamsin, were ordained in 2001. He has served working in academia, he has ministered in Liverpool more and more the persons they were created to in a number of different roles both as a stipendiary and Chester Dioceses since ordination. Michael’s be, as the Spirit forms the saints in Dr Jane Williams and Revd Dr Lincoln Harvey are the and self-supporting minister. zeal is for discipleship and equipping church leaders Christlikeness and all take up their vocation. Assistant Deans at St Mellitus College, and both and their congregations to follow Christ in mission. Donna loves theology, has planted and led a Fresh teach primarily in the discipline of He is especially passionate about mixed-economy Expression of Church, and is passionate about systematic theology. Jane oversees Mondays in parishes, and has led inherited churches alongside building bridges between the Church and London and joined the team in 2007, and planting and leading Fresh Expressions of Church in contemporary culture. Lincoln oversees Tuesday evenings and joined the a variety of contexts. team in 2010.

When? When? When? When?

Monday daytimes (9.30am – 4.30pm) Thursday evenings (6.30 – 9.15pm) Monday daytimes (9.30am – 4.30pm) Tuesday daytimes (9.30am – 4.30pm) Tuesday evenings (6.30 – 9.15pm)

Where? Where? Where? Where?

24 Collingham Road, London, SW5 0LX Chelmsford Cathedral, CM1 1TY , L1 7AZ St Matthias Church, Plymouth, PL4 8HF

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28 29 Community & Support

Welcome and Induction Online Resources Each September, we host a Welcome and Induction Day for new students to introduce them to Once students are enrolled, they are granted access to our online learning platform, Moodle. This is a college life and to the staff team. It is a great opportunity to get to know some fellow students from around great tool, catered to each student’s bespoke needs, with module guides, student handbooks, assignment the country, before the start of term kicks in. schedules, reading lists – everything they might need to excel as a student at St Mellitus College. Chaplains and Counsellors Academic Development The college makes available a team of chaplains and counsellors to discuss anything students may be We know that many students who begin their studies with us are somewhat daunted about dealing with whilst undertaking their studies. We’re aware that taking on academic study can be a big academic study. For some, it is their first venture into Higher Education. For others, it has been many years challenge and often coincides with other changes in people’s lives. Our current students find it such a gift to since they engaged in formal study. St Mellitus College is fully committed to support be able to talk things through with people who are impartial and excellent listeners. students through their academic work, and while the primary point of contact is their Formation Group tutor, who will offer encouragement, advice and support with their studies and assignments, the College Formation Groups also offers an optional Study Skills course, spread throughout the year.

While the thought of arriving at a college can be a daunting prospect, it can be helpful to know that students will be split into smaller groups of about 12, facilitated by a member of the academic staff team. SpLD Support These groups meet on a regular basis and play a central role in the life of St Mellitus College with the overall SpLDs (Specific Learning Difficulties), including dyslexia and dyspraxia, are learning difficulties which affect aim of shaping Christ-like character, and are where deep friendships are formed. Formation Group Tutors approximately 10% of the general population. This is mirrored in the student population at St Mellitus are often the first point of contact for any queries about academic pathway or programme of study and are College where 8 – 10% of students in each year group are dyslexic. A smaller proportion of students are there to provide academic and pastoral support for their dyspraxic. St Mellitus College is committed to enabling students with these learning difficulties to access students. its programmes without being disadvantaged and therefore makes reasonable adjustments to programmes in order to enable such students to participate without disadvantage. Tailored packages of support are also Fellowship Groups available according to the needs of the individual students. St Mellitus College is committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure students can study with us. As well as Formation Groups, those studying for ordination will be assigned a Fellowship Group which meets together at Residential Weekends. These are made up of students from a variety of cohorts and teaching centres and are a great opportunity to learn from people with a wide range of experiences.

Senior Students “ St Mellitus College is a place where I’ve not only grown in my Each year senior students are appointed as representatives of the student body. Their responsibility is to serve the student community, gathering feedback from students across the different cohorts, programmes confidence and ability to study theology, but I’ve also and teaching centres to pass on to senior staff at regular meetings. They are there to offer pastoral support for students where needed and pray for the college and its community life. established a sense of community and have made sincere friendships that I’ll take with me when I leave! It makes a huge difference Undergraduate Student Support knowing that the community of students and staff will so often go out Undergraduate students have a support structure within the College dedicated to them. The Lead Undergraduate Tutor and Lead Youth Ministry Tutor provide student support and host events to build of their way to offer support, guidance and community amongst the student body. The College hosts a retreat weekend and a weekend away each year, as well as evening events during Teaching Weeks, so that students can have fun and encouragement. connect with one another. Sam, undergraduate

30 31 Alumni Story: Jessie

Jessie graduated from the BA in Theology and Youth Ministry in 2017. Below, she shares what she’s been doing since.

Words Jessie Smart Photo Mark Pape

Tell us a bit about yourself

My name is Jessie Smart and I am super passionate about working with young people; girls ministry in particular. I’m a youth minister at St Michael’s Southfields and the founder of a project called Belle which works with schools and youth groups, running workshops about girls realizing their true value, beauty and purpose! The need for Belle is prevalent in a world so preoccupied with image and social media. It’s really exciting that out of my passion, the opportunity to be the author of a book called More Than Just Pretty has arisen with SPCK Publishers. It’s been crazy, surreal and an absolute privilege to be on the book writing and publishing journey.

What are your hopes for Belle Ministry and More Than Just Pretty?

My hope for More Than Just Pretty is that it will mean freedom for girls across the nation. My hope is that girls will know that they are more than their grades, their past, their body shape and the number of likes on their social media feed. My hope is that this will be a vessel for God to communicate his love for his daughters. My hope is that girls in schools, communities, youth groups, churches, families and clubs will rise up in the assurance of their value, beauty and purpose. My hope is that the message of More Than Just Pretty will spread contagiously. It’s time for girls to know that they are more than just pretty; they are pretty wild, pretty loveable, pretty ambitious, pretty kind, pretty funny.

My hope for Belle is that it can continue to grow its presence in primary and secondary schools as well as youth groups and churches. My hope is that through testimony, activities, vulnerability, conversation and media, girls will be equipped and empowered to be who they truly are and were created to be. My hope is that Belle will be funded and able to run events, weekends away and retreats (in partnerships with other organisations) to create new, engaging and creative ways of exploring and communicating the truth with girls.

How has your time at St Mellitus College impacted your vocation?

Studying Theology and Youth Ministry at St Mellitus College has majorly influenced my vocation. The programme gave me many practical, emotional and theological skills in terms of working in ministry. I was able to explore Belle theologically which led to changes in the way I communicated its ethos and mission. I’ve been able to write my book in a way which is grounded because of studying theology. I was able to connect deeply and authentically with those on my course and network with others; learning the paramount significance of being interdependent. I expect that everything I explored and learnt at St Mellitus College will continue to impact my vocation into the unforeseeable future!

33 St Mellitus College is a place of hope – hope for the church and hope for the world.

It is a place full of energy and life, one of the most innovative and exciting places to study theology in the UK.

Study with us, and be part of the story.

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