Considering theological study?

What is an ‘independent’ student at Trinity?

Our independent students are those Trinity students not currently training for ordination in the Church of England, but seeking theological education for a wide variety of reasons and vocational goals. [Why study theology if you aren’t becoming a vicar?] In this video, independent student, Carmen, talks about the joys and benefits of independent study at Trinity College.

Craft your own programme

Unlike our ordinands, as an independent student, you have the freedom to select many of your own modules, crafting a programme of study that fits your needs and interests. Our theology programmes include the Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Graduate Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, Master of Arts, Master of Theology, and Doctor of Philosophy. Our MA students have only one compulsory module (Research and Reflection: Resources and Methods) and our undergraduate students are able to select the modules they’d like to complete within required subject areas. Our programmes are accredited by the Universities of Durham and Aberdeen. To find out more, click on an option below. You can learn more about our library and learning and disability support here.

Questions?

To schedule a visit or ask questions, please email admissions@trinitycollegebristol.ac.uk. Click here to find out more about our fees and funding. Below you can find more information about modes of study.

"Gathered" vs "dispersed" learning at Trinity

These brief videos show some of the key differences between studying with Trinity on-site in our Bristol community and studying with us whilst embedded in your current context. 

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Explore gathered learning

Explore dispersed learning

Explore part-time study

Explore postgraduate research

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Trinity Newsletter Autumn 2023

Dear friends, I am very pleased to share with you the latest edition of Trinity College News, which you can download here. We’re greatly looking forward to another academic year, and we’re excited to share some stories with you from the past year, including news of our first Jubilee Scholar, Trinity’s first appearance on the […]

Scholarships available!

We are delighted to share the news that we are offering several fully-funded scholarships for full- and part-time independent study, particularly aimed at those who might struggle to meet the cost of fees or are otherwise disadvantaged. The scholarships, available in partnership with the Relay Trust, are for candidates who either live in the South-West […]

Open Evening for Part-Time Study

Open Evening for Part-Time Study   ⁠Live in the Bristol area? Fancy studying theology alongside your existing work, church and family commitments? Why not consider studying part-time at Trinity? We are holding an Open Evening to discuss part-time study at Trinity on 6 June 2023.⁠ For more information, and to sign up for the Open […]

New Vice Principal for Formation

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Revd. Helen Johnson as Vice Principal for Formation, starting on 1st April 2023. Helen has been Pastoral and Formation Tutor at Trinity for more than two years and more recently has been Acting Director of Formation. She will continue to teach on a number of different academic […]