michael gale librarian, the queen’s foundation
DESCRIPTION
Who we are A small, independent, ecumenical theological college Training for ordination and independent study Funded by sponsoring churches Teaching from a faith perspective Variety of pathways including certificate, BA, MA, and higher degrees Most courses validated by Durham University as part of Common Awards partnership with the Church of EnglandTRANSCRIPT
Michael GaleLibrarian, The Queen’s Foundation
Who we are
• A small, independent, ecumenical theological college• Training for ordination and independent study• Funded by sponsoring churches • Teaching from a faith perspective• Variety of pathways including certificate, BA, MA, and
higher degrees• Most courses validated by Durham University as part of
Common Awards partnership with the Church of England
Some statistics
• c. 300 students, full- and part-time (Durham)• c. 20 research students (VU Amsterdam)• 25 academic staff• c. 120 active external members• c. 45,000 books• 55 current print journal subscriptions• c. 500 online journals (Ebsco & ATLA)• c. 5000 e-books (Ebsco & Dawsonera)
How we spend our money
• www.newman.ac.uk/abtapl• c. 120 current members• small, independent colleges• cathedral libraries• university libraries• personal members