Welcome to Trinity College Bristol! We are an evangelical, Anglican theological college in the vibrant city of Bristol, training men and women for Christian leadership and ordination and teaching theology from certificate level up to PhD.

Our vision is for kingdom living, kingdom learning and kingdom leading. Our task is shaping leaders of Christ-like character in community for a missional church. Our commitment is to kingdom values.

Whether studying here in Bristol as a Bristol-based (residential) student or via our context-based (full- or part-time non-residential) pathway, as an ordinand or independently, full- or part-time, our passion is for our students to embrace the call to live like the Kingdom is near.

Studying at Trinity

We want to help you to find the type of study that works best for you. If you have any questions or are just unsure about what’s right for you, we’re always here to talk it through. We also offer prayer to all those who apply to us.

At Trinity we train men and women for ordination in the Church of England. You can train as a Bristol-based (residential) or context-based (full or part-time non-residential) learner, and you can choose between full- and part-time training. However you choose to study, you will be based – and immersed – in a context church throughout your studies.

We don’t just train people for ordination; we also have a substantial number of independent students who are studying theology for a wide variety of reasons and educational goals. At Trinity we offer a first class theological study programme, taught in an accessible way, to students who are not training for ordination. 

We will help you to work out which is the right programme for you, according to your education, experience and goals. From Certificate through to MA, we have programmes that will work with whatever level of study you have reached and will support you in your studies.

If you are interested in postgraduate research, Trinity has a flourishing postgrad programme validated by the University of Aberdeen. You can pursue a postgraduate degree full-time, part-time, in residence in Bristol or at a distance (we have PGR students around the world).

Our part-time courses take place on Tuesday evenings in term-time (although there are some opportunities for day-time learning). The sessions start at 7.15pm and run until 9.15pm with a coffee break. You can choose to come for supper at 6pm and also join us for a short time of worship in the Oak Chapel at 6.40pm. We offer a range of courses from our entry-level Discovering Theology course to our university qualifications.

Through context-based study, you can live anywhere in the country yet still benefit from studying with us and being part of our community. Context-based students attend college for six block weeks during the academic year, during which you are fully immersed in the Trinity community, eating, worshipping and studying together, socialising, cementing friendships and having fun. You stay in accommodation on-site, and have your own single study bedroom. 

Latest News

Trinity College is looking for someone to join our staff as the Housekeeping team leader. The Housekeeping Team Leader is a key operational and
What is Talking Theology? Talking Theology is the first course is a series of 10-week termly courses called Discovering Theology. These courses offer the
Sean Doherty Appointed as Executive Principal of Trinity College and St Mellitus College Trinity College Bristol and St Mellitus College are pleased to announce that the
Come and Visit

Experience the community

By far the best way to work out if Trinity is the right fit for you is to come and visit us. At our Open Days you’ll get a chance to look around the college, meet current students and faculty, and hear about our different courses and pathways. We encourage spouses and children to come, too, and will arrange childcare if that’s helpful.

Hire Trinity

If you’re looking for a Bristol conference venue, party venue or an elegant wedding venue with a photogenic backdrop (and optional guest accommodation for you, your friends and family) or just a convenient place to stay near the centre of Bristol, Trinity is an ideal venue.

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