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Study with Us Theology | Worship | Unity | Mission a Message from the Dean Revd Dr Andrew Emerton Study With Us Theology | Worship | Unity | Mission A Message from the Dean 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 Mellitus 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 St Mellitus College, 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 London, whose territory covered London and Essex, 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 Holy Trinity Brompton. 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.
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