Our student community
Join a rich and diverse community of students and scholars who give you the grace to explore your own formation.
When you enrol as a student at St Augustine’s, we welcome you with open arms into a diverse community of learners.
We believe diversity is key to formation. At St Augustine’s, people from all backgrounds, walks of life, perspectives and church traditions come together to enrich each other’s lives and learning experiences.
If you have any questions about our student community, get in touch with our friendly team.
Ray talks about his first year at St Augustine’s as an ordinand and how his fellow students inspired him to transform how he worshipped.
Who are our students?
Many St Augustine’s students begin theological study or training for ministry later in life, and typically fall into two categories:
Both groups learn and attend classes together, creating a rich, shared experience. Flexible study pathways mean students can fit theological learning around work, family, care or volunteer commitments.
Our Director of Studies, Dr Guido de Graaff, chats about the different reasons student choose to study with us.
How do our students benefit from learning together?
Sharing and learning with fellow students is essential to your growth at St Augustine’s.
St Augustine’s is a safe, inclusive space where students can share their experiences and viewpoints without fear of judgment.
We celebrate diversity, encourage open-mindedness and do not tolerate harmful or reductive rhetoric.
St Augustine’s student Tom chats about the college’s emphasis on sharing different perspectives and opinions without fear of judgement.
Meet our students
Read about the unique journeys of some of our recent students as they found their way to theological study and joined our community.
Who is the typical St Augustine’s student?
There isn’t one! Our students come from all walks of life, bringing their own experiences, perspectives and identities.
Diversity of background
As an inclusive college, we proudly welcome students from all backgrounds and walks of life.
At St Augustine’s, you will learn alongside students who:
No matter who you are, you will be welcomed into safe, respectful classrooms where you can grow and thrive.
St Augustine’s staff and students talk about the diversity and inclusivity at the college and how that enhances the learning experience for everyone.
Diversity of churchmanship
At St Augustine’s, students from all Church of England traditions come together to connect and learn from each other.
They build lifelong friendships with people from diverse backgrounds.
For theology students and ordinands, this opportunity allows them to build relationships and explore differences, adding a new, exciting dimension to their own formation.
Students with a range of learning experience
You’re not alone if you haven’t written an essay in years!
At St Augustine’s, students come from varied academic backgrounds:
- Some return to education after years or even decades
- Some are new to university-level study
- Others come from fields or careers with little essay writing
No matter your experience, you’ll receive the tools and support you need to flourish and love your learning.
