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Browse the latest news, features, and stories from St Augustine’s College of Theology. Highlights include the latest audio retreat releases, exciting event updates, and interesting news on and off campus.

  • Gaining new insight by training for ordination part-time
    Published On: October 7, 2022

    Nicky trained for ordination part-time as they continued to work in the NHS. They have found that the knowledge gained from one area enriched and complemented their work in the other. “Training [...]

  • Why be one thing when God is calling us to be two?
    Published On: October 7, 2022

    Chris decided to pursue ordination after a long and fruitful discernment process. After graduating in 2015, he is exploring how he can combine his calling as a minister and his passion for [...]

  • From “Why me?” to “Why not me?” – a slow discernment process: Sarah’s Story
    Published On: October 7, 2022

    Sarah came to study with us as part of her ordination training through the Chichester Diocese; she graduated in 2015. “My journey to ordination training was one that began with a suggestion [...]

  • Full-time Ordination training – in more ways than one!
    Published On: October 6, 2022

    ‘A rose by any other name would smell as sweet’ wrote Shakespeare. Yet labels and titles carry far more weight and influence than they might. St Augustine’s offers two distinct modes of [...]

  • Introducing our new MA taster module
    Published On: October 6, 2022

    'Spiritual Direction' - course lecturer Susanne Carlsson This module will involve an in-depth exploration of various approaches to spiritual direction, informed by classic Christian and alternative models of spirituality. This ten-week course [...]

  • Grant-making trusts for Christian Education
    Published On: September 29, 2022

    If you would like, you can apply for funding through any number of organisations giving charity grants for Christian Education. Below is a list of some of these trusts with a brief [...]

  • New programme of audio retreats
    Published On: September 13, 2022

    For a couple of years St Augustine’s has been running a series of audio retreats based on a weekly 20 minute downloadable audio with an accompanying work sheet (free and all welcome). See [...]

  • Induction Day
    Published On: September 5, 2022

    A very warm welcome to all our new students......

  • Preaching Generosity
    Published On: June 30, 2022

    Many clergy and others who preach are reluctant to speak about money, giving and generosity. The subject is often completely ignored or outside speakers are invited to come in and share with [...]

  • Drop in open event at our West Malling Centre
    Published On: June 30, 2022

    You are warmly invited to our drop in open event at West Malling on 13 July. We welcome students who are beginning their theological journey on our bespoke introductory course, as well [...]