South west ministry training course

APPOINTMENT OF NEW PRINCIPAL
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The Revd Dr James Theodosius has accepted the post of Lazenby Chaplain at the University of Exeter, and has resigned the post of Director of Reader Training. July 20 will be his last day. We wish James hugely well in his new challenge. Dr Tim Gibson will be Acting Director of Reader Training from July 20.



Three of our ordinands attended the recent ordinands' weekend at Lee Abbey in North Devon. Please click here for a description of what a positive event this is, from Madeline Bray.



The 2013 SWMTC Lecture was given on Jan 12th by the Rt Revd Tim Thornton, Bishop of Truro. He spoke on "Character and Charism - how can we shape the future?" The text of the lecture can be found here



Encountering Theology is our publically accessible programme on evening classes in biblical studies and doctrine, validated by the University of Exeter. Please email here, or see website, or download booklet for more information.



Dr Christopher Southgate will be Acting Principal of SWMTC from July 1 2012 until further notice. Chris can be reached on c.c.b.southgate@ex.ac.uk, or via the Course Administrator



Future Inn, Plymouth - Directions here



New application form to join the library - click here doc 37k



The dates for the training events for ordinands and trainee Readers for 2012-13 are now available on the student login section of the website.



SWMTC has been inspected by a team from the Quality in Formation Panel at Ministry Division. The report can be read here. The Inspectors noted qualifications in four of the sixteen criteria underlying their work. The Course does not agree with the judgments made in the report, but accepts it as part of the springboard for its continued efforts to refine its practice..













The South West Ministry Training Course is an ecumenical training organisation, whose courses lead to a University of Exeter award.


SWMTC’s mission is to provide formation for Christian ministry and promote Christian understanding of the world.

Our overall aim as an institution is to participate in the mission of God by providing the Church in the South West region of England with high-quality theological education, formation and research for those seeking to explore, or deepen their experience of, the Christian faith, along with those preparing for, or already undertaking a public representative ministry in the Church.


Acting Principal: Dr Christopher Southgate

Contact Person: Mrs Laura McLachlan (Administrator)
North Cloister, St Luke's Campus, Heavitree Road Exeter EX1 2LU

Tel: 01392 264404
General Information: admin@swmtc.org.uk
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER - The number for students to contact in the event of difficulty is 07792 602152

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South West Ministry Training Course is a company limited by guarantee.
Company number 3070559. Charity number 1056606