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Sarum College News
Considering the links between the crucifixion and sexual abuse
Was the stripping and exposure of Jesus a form of sexual abuse? If so, why does such a reading of Jesus’s suffering matter? In a Church Times article (1 April 2021) Dr Jayme Reaves, Director of Academic Development at Sarum … Read moreEaster Week Reflections: Reviews on books to read now
Find out more about what Sarum College Principal James Woodward has been reading over the Easter break, and why you might like to read these books too. Does Faith Help Us Age Well? A review of Finishing Well – A … Read moreSarum College receives prestigious grant to promote science-engaged theology
Sarum College will embark on a major programme to enhance teaching on ethics by exploring the interface of science and theology, thereby equipping those training for ministry to engage with science and new scientific developments as part of their future … Read moreMore News »
Library News
Sarum College to re-open to public during final stage of plan to ease lockdown restrictions
Following the government announcement of a staged plan to reopen society, everyone at Sarum College is greatly anticipating the prospect welcoming visitors back from June 21, subject to the public safety conditions nearer the time. We will be returning to … Read more
Library Services during national lockdown
Library services will remain available via click & collect and postal borrowing as it has been throughout the past few months to all library members. Library visits for Sarum Formation in Ministry and Winchester postgraduate students are possible in very limited circumstances … Read more
Sarum College 2021 New Year Message
‘In the greatest confusion there is still an open channel to the soul. The channel is always there and it is our business to keep it open, to have access to the deepest part of ourselves.’ … Read more
Library Services 3-18 December
We are pleased to welcome external library members back to the Sarum College Library from 3 to 18 December. The College will remain temporarily closed to the public for the rest of the year but library visits will continue during … Read more
Library visitor protocols
Updated 2 October 2020 To ensure the safety of all staff and visitors, Sarum has new procedures for all those planning a visit to the College. Visitors will be welcomed to College by prior appointment only, so please let us … Read more
Free Sarum Library membership for Salisbury ministers
Calling all lay and ordained accredited ministers in Salisbury Diocese: don’t forget you may have free Sarum College library privileges through a corporate membership offered by the Sowter Clerical Library charity. As an extra benefit, those included in this membership … Read more
Sarum College Library: 19 June Update
Update on Sarum College library services as of 25 March 2020 Read more
Sarum College Library: 25 March Update
Update on Sarum College library services as of 25 March 2020 Read more
Update on library services
18 March 2020 Message from Jayne Downey, Sarum College Director of Learning Resources. The library is open as usual and we aim to keep it open as long as possible. At the moment, you are welcome to come and study … Read more
Library Book Cleaning Project Blog:
We are surprised to realise that it’s just over a year since we started. How quickly the time has passed! I recall my earlier fascination with A Survey of Mr. Hobbes his Leviathan, and my romantic notions of possible 17 century fake ostrich skin … Read more
