Welcome to the Autumn newsletter from St Augustine’s College of Theology
It’s been a very busy autumn term at St Augustine’s, with new ordinands beginning their training, graduation ceremonies, and new colleagues joining the team.
As we look ahead to the darker months, we’re excited to share news from across the college, introduce you to some of our people, and highlight ways to get involved in our community. We hope you’ll find something here to inspire you!
Book tickets for our AI conference in January 2027
| We’d love you to join us at St John’s Waterloo, London, on Thursday 28 January 2027, for a thought-provoking day exploring one of the most fascinating questions of our time: what do we mean by intelligence?
Our conference, Intelligences: Human, Artificial, Planetary – and perhaps Divine, will bring theology into conversation with wider debates about artificial intelligence, humanity and our place in the world. Together, we’ll explore fresh perspectives on intelligence and think about what these ideas might mean for our faith and our lives. Date: Thursday 28 January 2027 Time: 10.30 am–5.30 pm Venue: St John’s Waterloo, London We’ll announce our speaker line-up soon, so watch this space. |
A new book by Alexander Muir
We’re delighted to share a new book by a former MA student.
The Rosary: A Prayer Full of Grace
By Alexander Gray Muir (MA, 2025)
People across the Christian spectrum find themselves drawn to the devotional prayer practice of the Holy Rosary, but its strong Marian flavour can be a stumbling block. How, then, can an Anglican engage with it while remaining in integrity?
This book presents a theology of the Rosary that is strongly Scriptural, Christocentric, Trinitarian, and oriented around God’s grace. It emerges from Alexander’s MA dissertation on the ecumenical Rosary and, though written primarily for a Catholic audience, presents this wonderful devotion in a way many non-Catholics will find exciting and relevant.
Celebrating our graduates and welcoming new students
A huge congratulations to our graduates, who have completed their courses, and to our Readers, who have recently been licensed for ministry.
It’s wonderful to celebrate these milestones. Visit our Instagram page to see highlights from the celebrations.
We also welcomed our new students in September for their induction day and first residential weekend. A warm welcome to them all!
Monica Jones appointed Director of Postgraduate Programmes
We’re delighted to announce Monica Jones has been appointed Director of Postgraduate Programmes and will start her new role in January 2027. Find out more about Monica and her new role in our blog post.
Meet our new staff
A warm welcome to our new colleagues joining the College community.
Julia Cernoch – New Testament Tutor
Vanessa Griffiths – Librarian at London Bridge and West Malling
Explore spirituality and discipleship in Spring 2027
What does it mean to deepen your faith and grow in Christian discipleship? Our Spirituality and Discipleship Taster Term offers an opportunity to explore these questions through theological study and spiritual practice.
Starting in April 2027, it’s a welcoming way to try university-level theology without committing to a longer course.
Could you be part of our new fundraising group?
We’re looking for people with ideas, enthusiasm and a passion for supporting St Augustine’s to join our new fundraising group. You could help us explore opportunities to support the College and its future.
Interested in getting involved? We’d love to hear from you.
Book a free taster day
Curious about studying theology?
Come and experience St Augustine’s for yourself this November and December. Visit our London Bridge or West Malling campus, sample a lecture, meet staff and students, and discover what makes our learning community special.
Prayers for St Augustine’s
What a joy it is to be part of such a connected and prayerful community here at St Augustine’s College of Theology.
Please join us in praying for…
- Monica as she begins her new role as Director of post-graduate programmes
- the dioceses that we work closely with, especially those who are in the process of appointing new diocesan bishops
- continued generosity towards the Tattersall Bursary Fund so that we can support people who might otherwise not be able to study with us
- those visiting college as part of their discernment process and those who are simply curious about studying theology
- all of the college tutors and staff who work hard to support students through their learning and training
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