Sunset over water at Lindisfarne.

Announcement of the Next Bishop of Durham

Lindisfarne College of Theology is delighted to welcome the announcement of the Venerable Rick Simpson as the next Bishop of Durham. We look forward to working with him as we continue to serve our Dioceses in the North East. It is a particular pleasure to recall that Rick was a member of the Lindisfarne core staff team for many years before he became the Archdeacon of Auckland. We will be praying for him and the Diocese over the coming months.

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Welcome to Lindisfarne

Lindisfarne College of Theology (LCT) is a learning community for the Church in the North East. We are an Anglican college preparing people for Christian ministry across the whole breadth of the Church of England.

We take our name from the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, with its rich history of Christian spirituality – but we are not based on the island itself.

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We work across Durham and Newcastle Dioceses. Weekly teaching is in the Church of England centres just outside Durham (Cuthbert House) and in North Shields (Church House). Some weekends we teach in other venues around the area.

Use this website to find out all about who we are, what we do, and how we live and work together.

I hope you will enjoy exploring what we have to offer.

Revd Dr Richard Briggs
Principal, Lindisfarne College of Theology

 

 

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    "I warmly commend Lindisfarne College of Theology. Lindisfarne offers an inclusive approach to theological formation. The staff have significant skills and experience in working with those from a wide variety of theological traditions, and educational backgrounds. The College works closely with local dioceses, and is responsive to their training needs and requests. You will find a learning community which has a diverse and rich ecology of people learning together as Christian disciples for lay and ordained ministries. "

    The Rt Revd Rob Saner-Haigh, Bishop of Carlisle

    "Set in the context of the land of the Northern Saints with its rich heritage of mission, spirituality and learning, Lindisfarne College of Theology provides a unique opportunity for the formation of God’s people, equipping them for the work of the gospel today."

    The Rt Revd Sophie Jelley, Bishop of Coventry

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