St Mellitus College

If you are a theologian, you will pray truly. And if you pray truly, you are a theologian.

Evagrios Pontikos, C4th

There is no detached knowing of God any more than there is detached love of neighbour.

Diogenes Allen

Theology is the science of faith. It is the conscious and methodological explanation and explication of the divine revelation received and grasped in faith.

Karl Rahner

Nearly all the wisdom we possess... consists of two parts: the knowledge of God and of ourselves.

John Calvin

If our faith does not stretch our minds it will probably not stretch our lives.

Mike Lloyd

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of the College is made up of representatives from the two dioceses whose area it covers: London and Chelmsford, the Dean of the College and a representative from the General Synod of the Church of England.

Co-Chairs

The Bishop of London, The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Richard Chartres KCVO DD FSA
The Bishop of Chelmsford (vacant) - Until the new Bishop is appointed, the Bishop of Colchester is standing in for the Bishop of Chelmsford

London Diocesan Representatives

The Revd Prebendary Nick Mercer, VIcar General, London Diocese
The Revd Simon Downham, Vicar, St Paul's Hammersmith
Mr Jeremy Jennings, Treasurer, Holy Trinity Brompton

Chelmsford Diocesan Representatives

The Revd David Lowman, Archdeacon of Southend
The Revd Canon Jane Freeman, Vicar, St Bartholomew's, East Ham
Mr Steve Webb, Chief Executive, Chelmsford Diocese

General Synod Representative

The Revd Jonathan Clark, Rector, St Mary's Stoke Newington

The Revd Dr Graham Tomlin, Dean of the College

Also in attendance:

The Revd Dr David Hilborn, Assistant Dean and Director of NTMTC
The Revd Dr Andrew Emerton, Assistant Dean and Director of SPTC
Mr David Orton, Finance Director
Mr Neil Taylor, Bursar
Student Representatives

Testimonies

The Bishop of London Richard Chartres

imagebrowser image “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

imagebrowser image “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

imagebrowser image “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.”