St John's College, Nottingham
Former theological college, previously the London College of Divinity / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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St John's College, Nottingham, founded as the London College of Divinity, was an Anglican and interdenominational theological college situated in Bramcote, Nottingham, England. The college stood in the open evangelical tradition and stated that its mission was "to inspire creative Christian learning marked by evangelical conviction, theological excellence and Spirit-filled life, that all who train with us might be equipped for mission in a world of change".[1][2]
Type | Theological college |
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Active | 1863 (1863)–2019 (2019) |
Religious affiliation | Church of England |
Academic affiliation | University of Durham |
Location | , England 52.9296°N 1.2432°W / 52.9296; -1.2432 |
Website | stjohns-nottm |
St John's trained students for ministries in the Church of England and other denominations, independent students from a range of Christian contexts, and students for children's and youth ministries through its Midlands centre for the Institute for Children, Youth and Mission (MCYM). It offered full-time, part-time, blended and distance learning courses, including specialist modules in pastoral care and counselling and church administration. Academic awards were validated by Durham University and Gloucester University, and a self-accredited Certificate in Christian Studies.[3]