Sarum College is an ecumenical study and research centre with an international reputation for excellence in theological education and spiritual reflection.
Applications for any of Sarum’s four MA programmes are now being accepted.
Sarum College offers a distinguished location for meetings, conferences, events and functions with full catering services.
Sarum College Bookshop is Salisbury's most established independent Christian and theological bookshop.
The Sarum College Library has an outstanding academic theological collection of more than 40,000 books covering all denominations.
Sarum College Library is a leading academic theological library with a collection of more than 40,000 books.
Sarum College rose from the ashes of the Salisbury and Wells Theological College, which closed in the mid 1990s, and took over its library. The collection was begun in 1860 by the then-Bishop of Salisbury, Walter Kerr Hamilton. Among his collection are 274 mainly nineteenth century pamphlets, tracts, sermons and charges.
In the late 1990s the library acquired several thousand books from the former Sowter and Clerical library in Church House, Salisbury. Among these were the majority of books that now make up our local history collection. Other related books have since been donated.
Today the library is primarily an academic resource to support Sarum College courses, local clergy and anyone with an interest in theology, ecclesiastical and local history.
Located in three rooms, the collection consists of books, journals, newspapers, a music resource, photocopying, word processing and internet facilities, as well as space to study.
Guide to Library Services | Library Catalogue | Journals and E-journals
Joining the library
Membership to the library is open to everyone.
Annual membership is £40 for full borrowing rights or £30 for use as a reference library. College visitors may become temporary members at reduced rates of £5 per day or £10 per week.
Students on Sarum’s postgraduate programmes and STETS students are entitled to full use of the library’s facilities during the length of their course.
We offer access to relevant and timely information resources in a helpful and accessible learning environment. We are committed to remaining an up-to-date, well-managed and well-stocked theological resource centre that demonstrates a high quality of service, is responsive to users’ needs and encourages learning, research and personal development within Sarum College and beyond.
Contact the library for all membership enquiries
Email library@sarum.ac.uk or telephone 01722 424803
