Explore gathered learning


Through our gathered learning mode of study, you join into a vibrant Bristol community rooted in Christ’s Beatitudes. At Trinity, we believe theology is best studied in community together. This holistic experience will help all you learn to impact how you live, lead, and interact with others. So that’s what you’ll be signing up for: becoming rooted in a diverse, lively, messy family of people striving to become Christ-like leaders, encouraging one another to pursue God and his kingdom so that more people can know the joy of relationship with him.

Programmes of study

These are the academic programme options available to those studying with us in our full-time gathered learning community:

Certificate in Theology, Ministry and Mission >

Diploma in Theology, Ministry and Mission >

Bachelor of Arts in Theology, Ministry and Mission >

Graduate Diploma in Theology, Ministry and Mission >

Postgraduate Diploma in Theology, Ministry and Mission >

Master of Arts in Theology, Ministry and Mission >

 

To learn more about our library and learning disability support click here.

 

Which programme best fits you?

To discuss which programme might best fit you, contact admissions@trinitycollegebristol.ac.uk or phone at 0117 968 0254.

 

 

 

Learn in community

Full-time independent students have the option to be connected with:

  • Tutor groups:  These smaller groups of students meet weekly with a designated Trinity tutor for worship and prayer, theological reflection, encouragement, and serve the wider community together in practical ways.
  • The gathered community’s practices of morning prayer and worship, spiritual disciplines and spiritual retreats
  • Church placement experiences
  • Weekday community lunch together
  • Everything else our Bristol community offers!

An independent student is selected each year to participate in our Student Exec, and Trinity Tutor in New Testament Dr Jamie Davies serves as Tutor for Independent Students. Both the exec rep and tutor act as liaisons to represent our independent students in the college leadership, and are available to hear any concerns, questions, or ideas.

Independent Hub group

Our independent students also have the option to meet weekly on Friday mornings in an ‘Independent Hub’ group facilitated by Tutor in New Testament Dr Jamie Davies for encouragement, support, and ongoing book discussions. Recent discussions have included Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Discipleship and The Divine Dance by Richard Rohr.

Find out more about our fees and other practicalities >

Latest blog posts

Howard takes on new role as Lead Tutor for Academic Inclusion

Our Tutor in Missiology, Howard Worsley, has taken on an additional role as Lead Tutor for Academic Inclusion – a newly-created position. Howard will be supporting students on our Relay and Jubilee Scholarships and developing provision at Trinity for theological study and formation which especially meets the needs of students who are under-represented at Trinity […]

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 […]