Student Stories

Having come to faith at a holiday club as a nine-year-old, Claire Wren was inspired by the women she saw being ordained in the 1990s to take the next step in her ministry.

Christianity has always been central to Claire’s life, and so following her university studies, she went on to complete a year-long internship with a church. She then...

Matthew grew up as a Christian but admits it didn’t really have an impact on his life until his teens. He attended an Ash Wednesday service at Sheffield Cathedral which proved to be a truly spiritual experience. This faith kindled into something stronger during his teenage years and while Matthew was at university he took the decision to be confirmed...

Brought up a Catholic and educated in a faith school, Christianity has always been a part of Lucy’s life. As an adult she became a church warden and it’s from this role that she began to consider how she could serve her God.

Lucy said: “At no point in my life did I ever feel that there wasn’t someone with...

Modupe tells us about her journey through many life-changing and shaping challenges that have led her to trust in Him and follow where that leads her.

Liz talks about how the flexibility offered by Cuddesdon allows her to juggle four children alongside a study path that suits her circumstances and which challenges her but not overwhelms her.

Evie talks about her experience of being at Cuddesdon through the pandemic.

Samson explains that he chose part-time training to work around his family and his business; and that he chose Cuddesdon for its breadth as a reflection of the whole Anglican Church.

Peter talks about why he choose to study on the Part-Time Pathway, about shared experiences with people from a wide breadth of backgrounds on both the part-time and full-time pathways, and about enjoying being both challenged and supported in his studies.

Cara talks about how studying part-time works around her family, the different styles of worship she experiences at Cuddesdon, and what she loves about her course.

Angela talks about studying for a Masters Degree alongside family commitments and what she enjoys learning about most.