Rochester Theological College (1959–1970) was an Anglican theological college for the Diocese of Rochester in Kent, England. It focused on the provision of theological education for mature non-graduates.[1]
History[edit]
The college was founded by the Bishop of Rochester, the Rt Rev Christopher Chavasse. The college closed in 1970, by which point 182 men had been trained for ordination.[2]
From 1960 the college occupied the former Deanery.[3] After closure in 1970 it became the sixth form centre for the King's School, Rochester.
The college's archives are held at the Medway Archives Centre.[4]
Wardens[edit]
- Robert Stannard, 1959-60 (as Dean of Rochester).[5]
- Stuart Blanch, 1960–66,[6] later Bishop of Liverpool and Archbishop of York
- Stanley Allen, 1966-70[7]
Notable alumni[edit]
- Ted Francis, Archdeacon of Bromley 1979–94.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Church Times: "Rochester College's First Five Years", 29 May 1964, p 11". Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "Church Times: "Rochester College closes its doors", 3 July 1970, p 2". Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "Church Times: "Rochester's New Deanery Blessed", 19 August 1960, p 10". Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "National Archives: Rochester Theological College". Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "Church Times: "Rochester College closes its doors", 3 July 1970, p 2". Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "Church Times: "New Principals for Ely and Rochester", 1 April 1960, p 24". Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory, 1973-74, 85th Edition, p 15.
- ^ "Church Times: "The Ven Edward R Francis", 4 June 2004, p 22". Retrieved 28 April 2021.
