St Stephen’s House

St Stephen’s House is an Anglican foundation specialising in theological teaching and research. It was inspired by the great revival of church life known as the Oxford Movement, which still informs its character. All our undergraduates are mature students (21 or over) and many are training for ordination in the Anglican Communion.

The college particularly welcomes mature candidates wishing to read for the BA in Theology with Senior Status, for the Bachelor of Theology degree and for the Certificate and Diploma in Pastoral and Theological Studies.

Students need not be Anglicans, but they will be in sympathy with our educational and spiritual ethos. They receive specialist teaching from our tutors in the principal fields of Christian theology and have contact with a wide variety of visiting tutors who are outstanding in their areas. All members of the community are welcome at the offices of morning and evening prayer and the Eucharist, which are celebrated daily.

St Stephen’s House is in the heart of east Oxford, a vibrant, multicultural area just ten minutes’ walk over Magdalen Bridge from the city centre and the University libraries.

We offer students accommodation for the whole of their course. Accommodation is either in single rooms in the main college building, half of which have ensuite facilities, or in a range of flats and houses which are part of the main campus and which are particularly well suited to candidates with partners or families. Meals in hall are provided daily for all students during term and there is a guest dinner each week. There is a large, well equipped kitchen provided for student use.

The college offers places to read for degrees in Theology and related subjects only.

All student rooms on the main site and in the college flats have connections to the internet and University network, and telephone points. The college library is open permanently and its collections cover all areas of Theology. It has computer facilities, and there is also a separate computer room, along with study facilities for non-residents.

The college occupies the fine buildings of a former monastic community; it has a quiet cloister, a large garden suitable for children, a comfortable common room and bar, and car parking for students and staff. It is opposite the University’s Iffley Road sports complex.

The common room is the heart of a lively and friendly community life. It organises sporting and social events, and there is a particularly flourishing musical life. Members of the college have represented the University in various sports.