Did you know that many of our students began their theology journey at one of our free taster events?
Watch our new video to hear their inspiring stories and learn why sampling a taster event at St Augustine’s College of Theology could be your best decision this year.
Why attend a theology taster event?
Watch our video to hear why our relaxed taster events inspired many students to take the next step in their theological education.
“I visited the London Bridge college (Southwark) for an evening and came down to West Malling as well; both places are easily accessible. But I was also attracted to the warmth and honesty in the rooms with people in the lectures who were really welcoming to visitors.
“I also liked the style of discussion. It wasn’t a lecture hall where you were being talked at; you were being encouraged to think with.”
Jen Besant
Ordinand
“I was very fortunate to do a taster day, which turned out to be much more of a turning point than I thought when I signed up. I came and listened; it was very welcoming, and people were very open. People from all sorts of different backgrounds were there, and they were very encouraging.
“I thought, yes—this is somewhere I could be. This is somewhere I feel will give me the basis I need—the platform for whatever it might be that God wants me to do next.”
Patrick Berenger
Independent student:
“I did two days. The first was a taster in Biblical Studies. I remember sitting there and by about lunchtime thinking: ‘This is what I want.’”
Richard Heywood
Ordinand
What can you expect from a St Augustine’s taster event?
Whether you’re drawn to ministry, want to take your faith further, or pursue academic theological study, our taster events are the perfect way to see if St Augustine’s College of Theology is the right fit for you.
Our day and evening taster events are designed to work around your existing commitments and give you a real feel for the St Augustine’s community.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Shared worship: Begin or end the day in prayer and reflection alongside students, staff, and visitors.
- Experience real lectures: Experience interesting lectures on a range of theological topics from our outstanding tutors.
- Campus tours: Explore one (or both) of our beautiful campuses – serene and picturesque West Malling in Kent or bustling Southwark in central London.
- Meet our diverse and warm community: Chat with students, meet lecturers and college staff, and learn more about our range of full-time, part-time and online theology courses.
Experience theological study in 2025 – book a taster event
You can visit our West Malling campus in Kent (just a few minutes walk from West Malling train station) or the Southwark campus (near London Bridge.) Here are the upcoming dates for our winter events:
- 17th January: West Malling Campus
- 31st January: West Malling Campus
- 3rd February: Southwark Campus, London
- 7th February: *St John’s Waterloo, central London
- 14th February: West Malling campus
- 7th March: West Malling campus
- 10th March: Southwark Campus, London
* For those interested in the Theology for a Planet in Crisis MA.
Wherever you join us, our community can’t wait to meet you!
