St Mellitus College

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

Evagrios Pontikos, C4th

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

Mike Lloyd

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

John Calvin

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

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

Diogenes Allen

St Paul's Theological Centre

St Paul’s Theological was founded in 2005 with the aim of helping bring theology back into the heart of the church. Based in Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) in London, it has aimed from the beginning to place excellence in theological teaching and exploration within the context of a vibrant local church, rather than a university, residential college or diocese. HTB provides a very special context in which to offer theological training. Its global profile, due to the Alpha Course and related resources that have become widely used worldwide, draws speakers and students from around the world. At the same time, its many different ministries (family life, social transformation, youth and students, worship central, etc...) and its wider network of church plants, and other associated communities also make it an ideal context in which people can learn the kind of practical theology and skills which are so necessary if the church is to flourish into the future. It aims to articulate, develop and teach a theology that embraces the best of orthodox, classical theology throughout the church worldwide, whether Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, Pentecostal or more.

In 2007, SPTC was invited to become one of the constituent founder members of St Mellitus College alongside the North Thames Ministerial Training Course, and since then has been an integral part of this exciting new development in theological education, working very closely with NTMTC.

SPTC runs an ordination training programme called 'Full-time, Church-Based ordination training'.

For more information on SPTC see SPTC's website.

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.”