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Welcome to Sarum College

Learning and Hospitality

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Welcome to Sarum College

Learning and Hospitality

Welcome to Sarum College

Learning and Hospitality

Welcome to Sarum College

Learning and Hospitality

Home Test

Welcome to Sarum College

James Woodward, Principal

What would you like to do?

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Formation for Ordained and Lay Ministry

We offer flexible pathways that can be taken around your work and family responsibilities, combining residential weekends, online learning and weekly tutorials, and contextual experience.

ReaderLLM formation 2 years part time

Ordination formation options of 2 years, 3 years, part time, full time, undergraduate and postgraduate pathways

Elizabeth Pathway (when recommended by diocese) combining ordination discernment and formation 2 years part time

Rural Pathway options for the above

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Independent Learning

Located in Salisbury Cathedral Close in historic Grade 1 listed buildings with extensive library and well-equipped teaching rooms, Sarum College is ideal for reflection and study. Choose from a wide range of subjects and formats to find the right path for your own learning journey.

Postgraduate programmes in Christian Spirituality

Postgraduate programmes in Theology Ministry and Mission

Spiritual Direction courses

Study Breaks

Short Courses in college and online, and Study Breaks

Exploring Theology online evening course

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Retreats and study breaks

A warm welcome awaits you at Sarum College, whatever your reason for being here – a rest, retreat, professional development.

Our setting in Salisbury’s Cathedral Close means you have the best of the modern and the medieval. Enjoy use of the College library, an ensuite bedroom and freshly prepared food by our onsite catering team.

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B&B, Conference Venue, Catering

Sarum College offers an exclusive experience of staying in the historic Salisbury Cathedral Close, just steps away from the medieval Cathedral. This city-centre setting is close to the high street as well as the rail station with direct services to London and to major Southern England cities.

We offer:

Bed and breakfast in simple ensuite rooms, some adapted for those with limited mobility.

A venue for conferences and awaydays, with residential and catering facilities, wireless and audiovisual facilities.

Affordable catering for a business, group, or private function such as an anniversary dinner or birthday party.

Short Courses coming up

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Taster Session: Postgraduate Study in Christian Spirituality

01 June 2026

The MA in Christian Spirituality at Sarum College is the very best programme of its ...

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Come and See… an introduction to further study in Theology, Ministry and Mission

03 June 2026

This course has offered me a great space to broaden my understanding of my faith ...

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Reading Scripture Together: Moses & the Myth of the Solitary Leader

10 June 2026

The Jewish tradition refers to Moses as “Moshe Rabbenu” (Moses, our Teacher), hailing him to ...

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Acts: The Spirit, the Church, and the World

18 June 2026

This course explores the Book of Acts as a work of theological narrative rather than ...

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College News

Ministry students – Class of 2026.

Our 33 leaving Ministry students gathered for their final Residential last week.

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College News, Comment

New Book from Sarum Visiting Scholar, Gillian Ahlgren

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College News

Revd Dr Rob James to be the next Principal of Sarum College

The Trustees of Sarum College are delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Dr Rob James as the next Principal, in succession to the ...

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