Who are Our Students?
Lindisfarne students come from a wide range of backgrounds – different ages, church traditions, levels of professional or church experience, social backgrounds … .
What binds us together is that we are all in the North East, and we all want to grow in our Christian life and understanding.
- Will I fit in?
Each year our returning students work hard to welcome in new students. All new students are given a ‘buddy’ to help them get to know their way around. We run orientation and welcome events (especially in our first residential weekend together). It is a friendly and generous community.
- Will I manage the study programme?
Some of our students have academic backgrounds. Some left school at 16. Whatever your level, we will work with you to make sure your time at college is rewarding and helpful.
- Am I the only one who feels out of my depth?
No! Every year students tell us that it takes a while to believe they can do the course, while thinking that everyone else was finding it easy… . We are committed to making your time at college work for you, whatever your own situation.
Come and join us!
What Students have said …
‘Students come from a range of backgrounds and this enriches the fellowship. One of the great challenges – and joys – is studying alongside people from different traditions.’ Julia, Student
‘Going on a journey of discovery and enquiry with others and being coached and led by a teaching staff who are genuinely committed to supporting that has changed the way I engage with the world on a day to day basis. It has seen me leave the world of big business and set up a charity. It has identified surprising gifts I never knew I had; in preaching, teaching and biblical exegesis. And it has enabled me to develop and use these and existing strengths in support of God’s Kingdom Building project. Thank you Lindisfarne.’ Clive, Student
‘I have thoroughly enjoyed my two years of formation as an Ordinand with Lindisfarne. As I embark on my final year I could not recommend the experience more highly to new students. … I love the whole experience of Lindisfarne. I am consistently moved by the genuineness of expressions of faith demonstrated by my tutors and colleagues. It is a great joy for me that all are respected in their diversity. Lindisfarne is genuinely committed to affirming the ministry of both men and women.’ Derek, Student
