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Welcome to Sarum College

James Woodward, Principal

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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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Contemporary Spirituality in Historical Perspective (2026)

09 February 2026

This course is an excellent introduction to the forms and types of spirituality in the ...

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Reading Scripture Together: Covenant

17 February 2026

The concept of covenant (brit in Hebrew) figures in both Jewish and Christian theology. In ...

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Journalling: Listening to the soul

23 February 2026

“A Spiritual Journal a tool for self-discovery, an aid to concentration, a mirror for ...

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English Mystics: Richard Rolle

23 February 2026

Richard Rolle was a reclusive eccentric and a mystic, who lived as a hermit in ...

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Latest news

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College News, Student Blog, My Sarum Story

New book by recent Christian Spirituality graduate

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College News

Appointment of Stacey Baker as new Finance Manger

Sarum College is delighted to announce the appointment of Stacey Baker as new Finance Manger. 

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College News, Comment

Retirement of The Revd Canon Professor James Woodward as Principal of Sarum College

A statement from the Chair of the Board of Trustees, Bishop Alastair Redfern.

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