We believe that studying theology is important for all Christians to explore and live out our faith and calling. Theology is not just for those involved in formal church leadership, but for anyone wanting to grow as disciples and present a coherent witness in a changing world.

Whatever your context, as an independent student at St Mellitus College you will be enabled to think theologically about what you do, and how you do it. You will be equipped in your ministry and mission in your workplace, your church, at home, or wherever you may be.

Students engage in academic study and theological reflection throughout each term, in addition to having one or two days per week for personal study.

Independent students also attend one non-residential teaching week each academic year if starting at level 4 in September 2025 (postgraduate students attend one non-residential teaching week in their first year). Students starting on direct level 5 or level 6 entry (and those who are registered on programmes prior to September 2025) will attend one or two non-residential teaching weeks each academic year, dependent on whether undertaking full- or part-time study). At teaching weeks, independent students from our various centres across the country meet in our London Centre to worship and learn together. This formative experience allows for wider learning and friendships to form across the breadth of traditions held by our student body and is part of how we live out the value of Generous Orthodoxy.

Independent study at St Mellitus College is designed to fit around your context, to help you explore what it might look like to study and live out a practical theology, immersed in your locality.