Sarum College

Sarum College Theology and spirituality study centre in Salisbury's Cathedral Close. Retreats, B&B & venue hire.

Sarum College is an ecumenical study and research centre specialising in Christian education and spiritual reflection. Housed in grade 1 listed buildings in Salisbury’s beautiful and historic Cathedral Close, Sarum is a place of study, work or rest for people of all faiths and none. There are four postgraduate programmes validated by the University of Wi******er. Ministry courses are validated by Durham University and students can choose full-time, part-time or practice-based study and training. These courses create opportunities for all to learn, to think, to speak and to act with greater theological confidence and can lead to a postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma or an MA degree. Other events and courses held throughout the year including public lectures, Biblical Study breaks, conferences, art exhibitions and lunchtime concerts. Guest bedroom and meeting rooms also can be hired by the general public when not in use for courses and college events. Within the college is a Christian bookshop with specialist and general titles in stock for browsing and mail order facility for specific requests and a library with an outstanding collection of more than 40,000 books covering all denominations. Sarum College’s education, accommodation and services are available to all, whether you’re studying on one of our courses, staying the night as a bed and breakfast guest, hiring one of our meeting rooms or just popping in to enjoy one of our delicious home made meals.

Dr Michael Hahn writes in the Churchtimes about St Francis of Assisi’s on the anniversary of his death on 3 October 1226...
02/10/2026

Dr Michael Hahn writes in the Churchtimes about St Francis of Assisi’s on the anniversary of his death on 3 October 1226. He was venerated even in his lifetime, and officially canonised in July 1228, less than two years after his death, going on to become one of the most beloved Christian saints. https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/2-october/faith/faith-features/faith-lasting-legacy-of-st-francis Church Times Michael Hahn

Michael Hahn examines Bernardone’s continuing influence, 800 years after his death

02/10/2026

Celebrate Christmas at Sarum College!
Looking for the perfect location for your Christmas party or festive gathering? Join us in the heart of Salisbury’s Cathedral Close for a memorable holiday celebration.
Our chefs have crafted a extraordinary Christmas menu featuring classic festive dishes and delicious seasonal ingredients. Whether you are organising a lunch with colleagues, a festive dinner with friends, or an evening party, Sarum College offers a unique, atmospheric backdrop.
What to expect:
• Handcrafted festive menus tailored for group celebrations
• Beautiful historic setting with stunning views
• Flexible dining options for groups of all sizes
Dates are filling up quickly! View our Christmas menu and book your celebration today. Contact [email protected]

01/10/2026

As World Menopause Month begins, it’s the perfect time to prioritize your own journey through this key life transition.

Our upcoming day course, “Moving into Menopause”, is approaching quickly! This is your final invitation to step away from daily routines and gather with a supportive community of women in the peaceful surroundings of the Salisbury Cathedral Close.

Together, we will explore:
✨ How to navigate the physical, emotional, and spiritual shifts of midlife.
✨ Practical frameworks for self-compassion and energy management.
✨ Embracing menopause as a meaningful passage of wisdom and renewal.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, curious, or looking for constructive tools to thrive in this season, you will find a warm welcome and rich insights waiting for you.

Spaces are limited to ensure an intimate, conversational environment—book your ticket today!

🎟️ Secure your place here: https://www.sarum.ac.uk/short-courses/moving-into-menopause/

𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵, 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁.Over the first half of 2026, Sarum College faculty members have published books, ...
30/09/2026

𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵, 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁.

Over the first half of 2026, Sarum College faculty members have published books, chapters, and articles that reach a global audience—driving real advancements in how we understand and experience faith, spirituality, and theology.

Swipe through to discover 7 recent publications from our world-class faculty:

1️⃣ 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗵𝗻 contributed a chapter titled '𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳' to 𝘈 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘺: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘨𝘦 (800–1450) (Vol. 2, ed. Eliza Buhrer, Bloomsbury).

2️⃣ 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀 released his new book, 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘛𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘢 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭, 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘵-𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 (WPF & Stock).

3️⃣ 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗼𝗱𝗱 co-authored 𝘏𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘙𝘰𝘢𝘳: 30 𝘙𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘚𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘰𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘺 alongside Sarum Visiting Scholar Jarel Robinson-Brown (Canterbury Press).

4️⃣ 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗵𝗻 published his first piece of Italian writing on '𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭𝘢 𝘦 𝘉𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢: 𝘴𝘷𝘶𝘰𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰, 𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰, 𝘥𝘦𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘻𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦' in 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭𝘢 𝘥𝘢 𝘍𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘰. 𝘓𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘻𝘢𝘻𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘥𝘪 𝘶𝘯𝘢 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘦 (eds. Alessandra Bartolomei Ramagnoli and Massimo Vedova, CISAM).

5️⃣ 𝗥𝗼𝗯 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 co-authored '𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘎𝘰𝘥’𝘴 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦: 𝘝𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘝𝘶𝘭𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘚𝘦𝘭𝘧' with Becca Stevens, published in 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 (Vol. 129, No. 2).

6️⃣ 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗵𝗻 contributed '𝘏𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘤 𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦: 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭𝘢 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘰’𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘪' to 𝘏𝘰𝘨𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦 𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘷𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳: 𝘌𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘔𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘏𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘙𝘰𝘣 𝘍𝘢𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯 𝘚𝘑 (ed. Sarum Visiting Scholar John Arblaster, Brepols). The title is a Middle Dutch quote from the mystical theologian, Hadewijch, meaning ‘The Highest Love is that for the other.’

7️⃣ 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 authored a chapter on '𝘝𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘮𝘰𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘩' in 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘝𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦: 𝘝𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘉𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘴 (Vol. 1, eds. Chris Greenough, Johanna Stiebert, Johnathan Jodamus, and Mmapula Diana Kebaneilwe, T&T Clark).

Want to learn alongside researchers who are actively shaping modern theology? Explore our learning offers, including courses in Christian Spirituality, Spiritual Direction, Ministry and Mission, and Theology, which the scholars in the post teach: https://www.sarum.ac.uk/learning/

Join us for Creative Repair, a thought-provoking day with psychotherapist, priest and author Anne Holmes.Drawing on the ...
29/09/2026

Join us for Creative Repair, a thought-provoking day with psychotherapist, priest and author Anne Holmes.
Drawing on the ideas in her acclaimed book Creative Repair: Pastoral Care and Creativity, Anne will explore how creativity can help us cultivate balance, renewal and a more sustainable rhythm of life.
Combining presentations, creative practice, reflection and discussion, this engaging course offers fresh insights for anyone seeking space to think, create and grow.

No previous experience is needed, and all forms of creativity are welcome.

📍 Sarum College, Salisbury
🔗 https://www.sarum.ac.uk/short-courses/a-creative-repair-retreat/

28/09/2026

Looking for the perfect autumn getaway?

Experience the breathtaking Sarum Lights at Salisbury Cathedral, tick off some early Christmas shopping in our historic city, and relax with a cosy stay at Sarum College right in the Cathedral Close.

Enjoy 20% off all room bookings between 3 and 8 November when you book online.

🏨 Book your stay: Use code “EnjoySalisbury-November” at https://sarumcollegehospitality.co.uk/guest-rooms/

🎟️ Plan your visit: Sarum Lights tickets must be purchased separately via Salisbury Cathedral at https://www.salisburycathedral.org.uk/sarum-lights/

We look forward to welcoming you!

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We're excited to launch Discovering Theology: Starting Out - a brand-new online course for anyone who wants to explore G...
26/09/2026

We're excited to launch Discovering Theology: Starting Out - a brand-new online course for anyone who wants to explore God, Jesus, the Bible and the Christian faith in a welcoming and supportive learning community.
Over three six-week terms, you'll learn alongside others who are curious about faith, with expert guidance from Sarum College tutors. Weekly live Zoom sessions are combined with recordings and online resources, so you can learn in a way that fits around your life.
📖 Term 1: God's Story – The Bible
📅 Starts Thursday 8 October 2026
🕢 7.30pm to 9.00pm (online via Zoom)
💷 £60 per term
👉 Book your place today: https://www.sarum.ac.uk/short-courses/discovering-theology-term-1/

As we mark National Retreat Week - renew:all we're delighted to share a thoughtful reflection from Revd Rachel Noel on h...
25/09/2026

As we mark National Retreat Week - renew:all we're delighted to share a thoughtful reflection from Revd Rachel Noel on her experience of our recent Navigating Life Transitions Retreat with Nigel Rooms.

Retreat offers something that's often hard to find in everyday life: space. Space to pray, reflect, listen, process change, and reconnect with God, ourselves and others.

In her blog, Rachel reflects on a week of scripture, conversation, creativity and worship in the beautiful setting of Cathedral Close, Salisbury, exploring what it means to navigate life's transitions with faith and hope.

"If you're navigating a season of change, Rachel's experience offers a glimpse of how retreat can be a place of renewal, insight and transformation."

Read her reflection here: https://www.sarum.ac.uk/reflections-on-a-transformative-retreat-at-sarum-college/

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