Part-time Ordination Training

St Mellitus College offers a part-time training route to ordination through the North Thames Ministerial Training Course. Key aspects of this very flexible and innovative course are:

Ordinands who might be called to remain in their workplace during their training, or with family commitments that make part-time training ideal, can pursue the NTMTC training route.
The North Thames course leads to a Foundation Degree or BA in Contextual Theology through Middlesex University
Students study together either in Shadwell, East London (Tuesday evenings) or Chelmsford (Thursday evenings). They also join with SPTC students for the seven residential weekends per year and the annual residential week.
A key value of this course is learning the skill of relating theology to the whole of life – work, church, family, home, society. The opportunity to study while still engaged in all these gives an ideal way to work out how faith impacts the world today.
Anyone recommended for ordination in the Anglican Church can train on this course.

If you are interested in training for ordination through NTMTC, you can attend an evening at either Chelmsford or East London - please email info.ntmtc@stmellitus.org for further details. To apply to train for ordination with us, download an application form here, and either send it to us at St Mellitus College, St George in the East, 16 Cannon Street Road, London, E1 0BH, or email it to the above email address.

“St Mellitus as a whole is deeply committed to doing theology in real life contexts. NTMTC students bear this out by training for ministry while deeply involved in work, home, parish and community. This makes for a dynamic, practical, mission-minded approach to Christian leadership – one which values what students bring along to their learning, as well as what is brought about by that learning. The College’s vision of ‘generous orthodoxy’ is embodied in our diverse community, which draws staff and students from all streams of the church while cherishing the historic doctrines and traditions of Christianity.”

The Revd Dr David Hilborn, (Assistant Dean, Director NTMTC)

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.”