STETS delivers initial ministerial training for the Church of England, Methodist Church and (by special arrangement) some other churches in the southern region of England.

Its students, currently numbering about 120, are drawn from an extensive region, stretching from East Somerset to East Sussex and from the M4 corridor to the coast.

The STETS heritage stretches back over nearly 40 years, and has enabled the development of a distinctive blend of distance learning, local tutor groups and centre-based training.  In its current guise, STETS has operated successfully for over 10 years as a thought leader and an exponent of best practice throughout the South Central region and beyond. Our reputation for quality, creativity and academic rigour is hard-earned, and results from our meticulous attention to providing the best possible educational and formational opportunities for our students.