Ordination Training

As part of St Mellitus College, St Paul’s Theological Centre offers a route towards ordination in the Anglican Church. Ordinands can study either towards a DipHE or a BA in Contextual Theology through Middlesex University. The course is offered in partnership with the North Thames Ministerial Training Course (NTMTC), the other main constituent body in St Mellitus College.

The course is called the “St Mellitus Mixed Mode Course” – in other words, it is designed for those who are or will be working part-time in local churches. It provides a unique way of combining serious theological study with practical ministry. It is ideal for those who already are on the staff of churches as youth workers or church planters for example, and who want to continue that work while studying towards ordination. It is also a course primarily geared towards those training for Ordained Pioneer Ministry, although there are some non-Pioneers on the course.

Ordinands normally come into SPTC for one day’s study a week over three terms of the year. They also join with the students at NTMTC for residential weekends and a residential week each year.

The course lasts three years, and ordination normally follows after the third year. For more details of the course or if you would like to attend one of our Open Days, please contact us on sptc@htb.org.uk. 

 "Never has been it more urgent for Christians to give a reason for the faith that is within them. In the midst of the conflict between literalism in religion and the disintegrating world view, the appeal of mature biblical faith is very clear. I congratulate all those involved in this venture for responding so promptly and thoroughly to the new challenges of inspiring and preparing Pioneer Ministers".

The Rt Revd Richard Chartres, Bishop of London
Patron of SPTC