Adventurous & Christ-like formation for the renewal of the church and the transformation of communities
We are prayerful
Vision and Values
Our vision – Adventurous and Christ-like formation for the renewal of the church and the transformation of communities – summarises our why. This is why we exist and our aim with anything we do. We express this through our values – Prayerful, Collaborative, Pioneering and Courageous. We also use the tagline Deeper Roots, Wider Horizons.
St Hild College exists to help you grow deeper roots in Christ and equip you to join God’s work of renewing the church and transforming communities. We believe every member is a light sent to our region, formed through transformative community life, theological learning, and a passion for the kingdom — shaped by a prayerful, collaborative, courageous, and pioneering spirit.
Baptist Formation
We offer the full suite of undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate academic study options for any Baptist students alongside a programme of formation.
Anglican Formation
Preparing for formation is a big step which you will have considered thoughtfully for a long time. you may also have already talked to your diocese about it.
Short Courses, Flexible and Non-Accredited Options
Non-accredited are the most accessible way to connect with St Hild. Some are fully online, others are a hybrid of online and in person. They are an ideal way to develop skills in a specific area, deepen Biblical study, or take further steps in theology.
St Hild Centre for Church Planting
The St Hild Centre for Church Planting is a national centre for church planting in the North of England.
St Hild Centre for Baptist Ministry
St Hild Centre for Baptist Ministry trains new and existing Baptist Ministers and equips many others in excellent theological learning and a contagious passion for the kingdom.
Graduate & Postgraduate Study
St Hild offers graduate and postgraduate study at every level, from Graduate Diplomas to a PhD.
Undergraduate Study
Choose from a full range of undergraduate qualifications through Durham University.
St Hild Centre for Christian Spirituality
The Centre for Christian Spirituality offers a range of taught courses, opportunities for refreshment and a month online time of contemplation.
Not sure how all these courses fit together, or which one you need to study?
We are collaborative
‘When I first came to the college on an Open Day, they said that at St Hild they would teach us how to think and not what to think. And for me, that has been an incredible journey of learning to use my mind to love God.”
Rachel, St Hild Alumna
How to apply for a place at St Hild
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St Hild Open Days
October 2026 – May 2027
Sheffield
Monday
2 Nov 2026
Monday
++25 Jan 2027
Monday
1 March 2027
Monday
15 March 2027
Monday
++26 April 2027
Monday
24 May 2027
Mirfield
Wednesday
25 Nov 2026
Wednesday
27 Jan 2027
Wednesday
24 Feb 2027
Wednesday
28 April 2027
Wednesday
12 May 2027
Lincoln
Saturday
31 Oct 2026
Saturday
23 Jan 2027
Saturday
13 Mar 2027
Saturday
24 April 2027
Online
Thursday
**19 Nov 2026
Thursday
**11 Feb 2027
Thursday
**11 Mar 2027
Thursday
**6 May 2027
** Digital
++Open Day for all but with extra focus for Baptists
If none of our planned dates works for you, please get in touch at enquiries@sthild.org and we’ll be happy to arrange a time that does.
We are pioneering
Is something stopping you from taking the leap?
Come and talk to us about special needs adjustments, options for grants and scholarships, and also childcare and travel concerns – we want you here and will find a way to help!
There’s a place for you here
We have a diverse student body with students from vastly different backgrounds and experiences. If you want to be a part of St Hild, then you belong here, so we’ll work with you to make it happen.
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Burning Arrows in the Night Sky: An Image of Reassurance
Read Full Story: Burning Arrows in the Night Sky: An Image of ReassuranceRevd Becky Allright recalls the image that came to her during a time of silence at Mirfield, and how it connected with a vision that had shaped St Hild itself.
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Plot Twist: How a TV Producer Became a Pastor
Baptist Minister-in-Training
Read Full Story: Plot Twist: How a TV Producer Became a PastorDave Kangas spent almost 30 years in television, working on everything from Ant & Dec to The Oscars, before answering God’s call to full-time ministry.
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From Poverty to Priesthood
Anglo-Catholic Ordinand
Read Full Story: From Poverty to Priesthood‘I grew up knowing only alcoholism, drugs, prostitution and crime – but reading the Bible was like coming home.’ Richard, a third-year student at St Hild, shares his story.
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Growing in Faith, Now Praying for Home
Ordinand
Read Full Story: Growing in Faith, Now Praying for HomeBimala’s family in Nepal has close ties to communities affected by recent flooding and landslides. With aid organisations struggling to reach affected areas, her family is working with trusted local contacts to transport supplies into the mountains and remote regions most in need.
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A Yorkshireman’s Journey from the Classroom to the Pulpit
Alumni
Read Full Story: A Yorkshireman’s Journey from the Classroom to the PulpitEarly feedback on his first St Hild essay taught him a lasting lesson in humility — a reminder, he says, that there’s “a bigger, wider world out there” beyond his own opinions.
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Called From the Fire: Eileen’s story of God’s Protection Through Sierra Leone’s Civil War
Read Full Story: Called From the Fire: Eileen’s story of God’s Protection Through Sierra Leone’s Civil WarMy story begins in Sierra Leone during the civil war, when I was still a teenager. By 1999, the conflict had reached our town (Kissy), and every day required courage and trust in God. ”
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From Perfectionism to Paint: A Creative Calling Renewed
Read Full Story: From Perfectionism to Paint: A Creative Calling Renewed“When I decided not to pursue art formally, I felt God clearly call me to keep painting in my free time — for his glory, not mine,” she says. It was a calling she describes as threefold: a spiritual discipline, an act of worship, and a means of channelling God’s love to others.
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‘Theology Is About Serving the Church’: Nathan on Ministry, Mission and Formation
Baptist
Read Full Story: ‘Theology Is About Serving the Church’: Nathan on Ministry, Mission and FormationTheological study goes beyond mere knowledge acquisition. It is a process of spiritual formation that equips people for ministry.”
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Siaa: Faith, Formation, and His Holy Humour
Ordinand
Read Full Story: Siaa: Faith, Formation, and His Holy HumourSiaa Mathurin, St Hild ordinand, mum of seven and a grandmother to soon-to-be ten grandchildren, recounts how God has faithfully led her through many church traditions, personal trials, and a lifelong call to serve those on the margins.”
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Martin: Late Faith to Local Revival
Baptist Formation
Read Full Story: Martin: Late Faith to Local RevivalMartin Jones did not grow up expecting to become a minister. In fact, he came to Christian faith at the age of 47. Today, he is married to Valerie, serving in Baptist ministry, and helping lead a season of growth and renewal in a local church.”
We are courageous
Latest News
Moving Towards the Storm: Jon Swales on Church, Pain and Hope
“The Church is not a cruise ship for the comfortable; it is a rescue ship for the broken. We are not called to sail away from the storm, but towards it — carrying the love, mercy and compassion of Jesus into the places of deepest pain.” — Revd Jon Swales
The Value of Retreat: A Leadership Reflection on Solitude, Stillness, and the Practise of Getting Away
‘When something difficult lands in our lives — a hard conversation, a loss, an overwhelming season of ministry — it hits like that rock hitting the water. It stirs up anxiety, frustration, grief, fear. And just like the pond, our minds can’t see clearly in that moment. We’re too busy churning to process what just…
Thriving in Ministry: Building Teams and Keeping Jesus at the Centre
Blog Part 3 When Revd Chris Friend met with St Hild’s Baptist Ministers in Training
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