Frequently Asked Questions
General (3)
When are the courses run?
Term dates 2009 – 2010
Study week (accredited students only): Monday September 14 – Friday September 18 2009 9am – 5pm
Autumn Term: September 21 2009 – December 7 2009
(half term: October 26 and November 2)
Spring Term: January 11 2010 – March 22 2010
(half term: 15 February 2010)
Summer Term: 12 April 2010 – 28 June 2010
(half term: 31 May 2010)
Monday morning courses begin with breakfast at 9:00am, worship at 9:30am, teaching at 10:00am and finish at 1:00pm.
Monday afternoon sessions run from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.
Where are the courses run?
The teaching takes place at St. Paul’s Church Onslow Square, London SW7 3NX. Please note: there is no parking at the church. Nearest tube station: South Kensington, Nearest bus stop: by Royal Brompton Hospital (Buses 211, 14, 414, 345)
Who teaches the course?
The course is taught by our core staff. In addition, we use a number of external speakers who are leading Theologians and Practitioners in their fields. These include Alister McGrath, Paula Gooder, Pete Greig and Amy Orr-Ewing.
Non-Accredited Courses (1)
How much does it cost?
All non-accredited courses are £500 per year.
Saturday School of Theology is £275 per year.
Accredited Courses (2)
What accredited courses does SPTC offer?
SPTC offers three accredited courses: The one year Certificate, the three year Foundation Degree and the 5 year BA Degree.
How much does it cost?
Certificate: £3000
Diploma: £6000
BA Degree: £9000
These courses are split over the number of years the courses last and include all university fees and online library resource fees.
Churches supporting students taking accredited courses can apply for a discount.
The Bishop of London Richard Chartres
“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
“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
“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.”
Regius Professor of Divinity at Cambridge University, David Ford
"One of the most important experiments to have happened in British theology and church theological education for a long time. The way it is bringing together academy and church, including church at the grass roots - that collaboration is just full of potential for the future and I feel everyone should watch this space. What it can do is something that really no other theological institution in the country can achieve at the moment."