Welcome to Unitarian College
Our Objective
Unitarian College is a national College providing training, education and development for all Unitarians, including Ministry Students, Lay Leaders, Adults and Young People.
Our College is not based in one place as our training and courses take place in variety of locations and on-line, so that all of us can access them.
Ministry students
Unitarian College provides training, education and development for those who feel a strong call to become a full time professional Minister. Unitarian Ministers lead congregations and offer pastoral and spiritual care.
Unitarian Ministry is a graduate profession for candidates who have been approved by the General Assembly of Unitarian & Free Christian Churches (GA).
Lay worship leaders
We offer training to individuals who wish to lead Sunday Services, Rites of Passage and many other methods of worship and care.
We provide a whole training pathway including Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced courses through to recognised Lay Leader status with the GA.
Our mission
Unitarian College exists to grow our faith from the inside by providing outstanding education and development which enhances leadership, deepens faith and nurtures fellowship.
Our vision
The College’s vision is built on our belief that when we all learn together, our denomination will be enriched and flourish. The College aims to deliver a new generation of leaders that will ensure a healthy future for our denomination.
About Unitarian College
Unitarian College is a national College provides training, education and development for all Unitarians, including Ministry Students, Lay Leaders, Adults and Young People.
With national coverage, our College is not based in one place. Our training programmes and courses take place in variety of locations and on-line so that all of us can access them.
The College’s vision is built on our belief that when we all learn together, our denomination will be enriched and flourish. The College aims to deliver a new generation of leaders that will ensure a healthy future for our denomination.
Would you like to become an Associate of Unitarian College?
The Board and staff team of Unitarian College invite you to become more closely involved in supporting and contributing to the development of this exciting new venture.
Our courses & events
Ministry Training
Unitarian College trains those accepted by the General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches for Unitarian Ministry.
Zoom Clinics
We are running a series of zoom clinics for Unitarians who would like to improve their zoom skills in a safe and supportive environment.
Introduction to Lay Worship Leadership Foundation Course
We are currently delivering a course in conducting high quality Unitarian Worship.
Testimonials
"The formation of the Unitarian College has opened up the possibility of ministry training to people like me, who otherwise would not have been able to study due to the confines of the modern life. As a modern institution UC is very much in touch with the reality. The training programme is tailor-made to fit each student’s individual circumstances. The content of the course is incredibly rich, covering a vast spectrum of topics, using various methods of teaching and student engagement. The ministry training programme perfectly balances being “down to earth” on one hand, and “looking up to the heavens” on the other, placing emphasis on the practical application of the acquired skills, knowledge and insights in the 21st century British Unitarian congregations. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that we still get the same rich learning experience under the restrictions posed by Covid.
But UC is much more than just an educational establishment. It’s a support network for those embarking on a journey of professional ministry. It’s a space where we, students, learn just as much from each other as we do from our tutors. It’s a space where new friendships are made and future professional relationships are formed."