Some candidates apply just to test the waters. For others, taking the first step towards full-time study means they are sure of their calling to mission and ministry and that Spurgeon's College is the right place for them. Both are equally welcome! Many people now seek confirmation of God's call by beginning to study part-time; a painless transfer from part-time to full-time is one of the strength of Spurgeon's!
If you are considering the Baptist ministry please click here for details of what you need to do. Your church leaders can help you discern God’s will as you speak with them about your calling. Students for ministerial training are only accepted with the recommendation of their church leadership.
The next step is to complete and submit the application form and come for an interview at the College. If you are married, we invite your spouse to be fully involved by coming with you.
When you need to make the decision about serving God, we do all we can to help you. For this important decision you can start the process by coming to one of our Open Days and speaking informally to a member of staff.
Once you have been accepted on a course at Spurgeon's College, you may qualify for financial assistance from your Local Education Authority. This applies to all our undergraduate courses whether full or part-time, but only to UK citizens who have not received previous Higher Education grants or assistance.
For most of our taught master's courses there will be an intake in February 2012 so you can apply now.
The deadlines for applications from those who wish to start in autumn 2012 are as follows:
Full-time undergraduate BD and BTh courses: 31 July 2012 Taught Master's courses: 31st July if you wish the College to process the application in the normal way. Taught Master's courses: 29 August is the final deadline. Please note that if you apply in August you will need to take responsibility for obtaining references. One day a week undergraduate course: 29 August 2012 (plus the last minute one day a week interview morning on 12 September 2012)
Visa students on any course: 1 July 2012
If you are considering applying to Spurgeon's College and you live outside the EEA you will need to obtain a visa which will enable you to study in the UK. The UK Border Agency has introduced new regulations and you need to look carefully at their website (click here) to see what is required of you. Because of these new regulations you need to make sure that you apply to the College in good time. Please get your application in by 1 July 2012 in order to start your course in late September.
If you are already in the UK and your visa expires before the end of August, then you will need to apply from your home country as the regulations state that visas will not be granted where more than a month has elapsed between the expiry of a current visa and the start of another course.
Please contact Sarah Prior our Admissions Administrator who will be delighted to speak to you and help in whatever way she can.