Trinity College, Bristol facts for kids
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| Type | Theological college |
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| Established | 1971 |
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Religious affiliation
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Church of England |
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Academic affiliation
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University of Durham University of Aberdeen |
| Principal | Sean Doherty |
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England
51°28′40″N 2°37′54″W / 51.477781°N 2.631631°W |
Trinity College, Bristol is a special kind of college in Stoke Bishop, Bristol, England. It's an evangelical Anglican theological college. This means it's a Christian college that teaches people about the Bible and how to serve in the church.
The college offers many courses, both full-time and part-time. These courses are approved by the University of Durham and the University of Aberdeen. Many students at Trinity College are training to become priests or ministers in the Church of England. Other students come from different Christian groups. Some also train to serve in church roles that are not ordained.
Trinity College also has students who are doing advanced research degrees. They study at the master's and doctoral levels. The college also has evening classes for people from different Christian churches. These classes also train people for church work in the Diocese of Bristol.
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History of Trinity College
Trinity College, Bristol, started in 1971. It was formed when three other evangelical colleges in Bristol joined together. These colleges were Clifton College, Dalton House with St Michaels, and Tyndale Hall. Trinity College follows the evangelical tradition. It is connected to the Evangelical Alliance. However, it welcomes Christians from many different church backgrounds.
All the original colleges began with the Bible Churchmen's Missionary Society (BCMS). This group is now called Crosslinks. The Bible Missionary Training College opened in Bristol in 1925. The Church of England recognized it in 1927.
The college had some tough times early on. Its conservative group of supporters was small and didn't have much money. Staff members disagreed about the college's beliefs. Those who disagreed left to start Clifton Theological College. Later, Dalton House opened to train women. The men's college was renamed Tyndale Hall in 1952.
In the years after it opened, Trinity College became known around the world. It was famous for its evangelical studies, especially in Bible topics. When George Carey became the principal in 1982, more students joined. The college also became known for being open to charismatic spirituality. This is a type of Christian worship that focuses on the Holy Spirit.
In 1997, Trinity College Bristol joined with other colleges. These included Bristol Baptist College and Wesley College. They formed the Bristol Federation. Today, Trinity College still works closely with Bristol Baptist College. They share many courses.
People Who Work at Trinity College
The teachers and leaders at Trinity College are called faculty.
Current Teachers
The current teachers include Helen Collins, Sean Doherty, Paul Roberts, David Firth, J.P. Davies, Taido Chino, and Howard Worsley.
Special Guest Teachers
Many famous scholars are also guest teachers. They include Paula Gooder, John Nolland, Craig A. Evans, Michael Goheen, Nijay Gupta, Gordon McConville, Steve Walton and Craig Bartholomew.
Leaders of Trinity College
The main leader of Trinity College is called the principal. The current principal is Revd Dr Sean Doherty.
- J. Alec Motyer (1971–1981)
- Joyce Baldwin (1981–1982)
- George Carey (1982–1988); he later became the 103rd Archbishop of Canterbury
- David Keith Gillett (1988–1999); he later became Bishop of Bolton
- Francis Bridger (1999–2005)
- George Iype Kovoor (2005–2013); he was a Chaplain to the Queen
- Emma Ineson (2014–2019); she was also a Chaplain to the Queen and later Bishop of Kensington
- Sean Doherty (2019–present)
Famous Former Staff and Students
Many people who worked or studied at Trinity College became well-known.
- Donald Allister – Bishop of Peterborough.
- Nick Baines – Bishop of Leeds.
- Jonathan Clark – Bishop of Croydon.
- Bob Evens – Former bishop of Crediton.
- Jonathan Gledhill – Former bishop of Lichfield.
- Anne Hollinghurst – Bishop of Aston.
- Karen Gorham – Bishop of Sherborne.
- David Jackman – Former president of the Proclamation Trust.
- Richard Jackson – Bishop of Hereford.
- Alistair Magowan – Bishop of Ludlow.
- Adrian Newman – Bishop of Stepney.
- J. I. Packer – Associate principal from 1971 to 1979.
- Mark Rylands – Bishop of Shrewsbury.
- Jackie Searle – Bishop of Crediton.
- Andrew Williams – Bishop of New England.
Stoke House: The Main Building
Stoke House is the main building of Trinity College. It's a very old and important building. English Heritage has given it a special status as a grade II* listed building. This means it's a building of special historical interest.
The house was likely finished in 1669. This date is above the front door. The doorway has a special old style called Jacobean. It has twisted columns and fancy carvings. The oak staircase inside the building is also from the mid-1600s.
The house has changed over the years. The original windows were replaced around 1750. Later, in 1872, new windows were put in. These new windows had vertical and horizontal bars. Two small towers on the roof were removed in the 1900s.
Images for kids
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J. Kip's 1712 engraving of Stoke House.jpg
J. Kip's 1712 engraving of Stoke House
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John Turner's 1791 painting of Stoke House.jpg
John Turner's 1791 painting of Stoke House
