Graham Tomlin
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Graham Tomlin is a British
theologian and author. He is the Dean of St Mellitus College
, a new church training institution set up by the Bishops of London and Chelmsford, providing theological education across London and Essex. He is also Principal of St Paul's Theological Centre
, which is based at Holy Trinity Brompton, and part of the wider St Mellitus College.
Tomlin studied English literature and theology at the University of Oxford
and was curate
of a church in Exeter
before returning to Oxford to be chaplain (1989–1994) of Jesus College
and a tutor in historical theology and evangelism at Wycliffe Hall, where he eventually became the vice-principal. He was for several years a member of the Faculty of Theology of Oxford University, teaching on the Reformation and contemporary mission and culture, before moving to London in 2005.
He is a member of the Church of England’s College of Evangelists.
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theologian and author. He is the Dean of St Mellitus College
St Mellitus College
St Mellitus College, is a theological college established in 2007 for the Diocese of London and the Diocese of Chelmsford, of the Church of England. It has campuses at Kensington, Shadwell and Chelmsford. There are two main parts, the North Thames Ministerial Training Course, which was set up in...
, a new church training institution set up by the Bishops of London and Chelmsford, providing theological education across London and Essex. He is also Principal of St Paul's Theological Centre
St Paul's Theological Centre
St Paul's Theological Centre is a British centre for theological learning, based at Holy Trinity Brompton in South Kensington, London...
, which is based at Holy Trinity Brompton, and part of the wider St Mellitus College.
Tomlin studied English literature and theology at the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a university located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world. Although its exact date of foundation is unclear, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096...
and was curate
Curate
A curate is a person who is invested with the care or cure of souls of a parish. In this sense "curate" correctly means a parish priest but in English-speaking countries a curate is an assistant to the parish priest...
of a church in Exeter
Exeter
Exeter is a historic city in Devon, England. It lies within the ceremonial county of Devon, of which it is the county town as well as the home of Devon County Council. Currently the administrative area has the status of a non-metropolitan district, and is therefore under the administration of the...
before returning to Oxford to be chaplain (1989–1994) of Jesus College
Jesus College, Oxford
Jesus College is one of the colleges of the University of Oxford in England. It is in the centre of the city, on a site between Turl Street, Ship Street, Cornmarket Street and Market Street...
and a tutor in historical theology and evangelism at Wycliffe Hall, where he eventually became the vice-principal. He was for several years a member of the Faculty of Theology of Oxford University, teaching on the Reformation and contemporary mission and culture, before moving to London in 2005.
He is a member of the Church of England’s College of Evangelists.
Publications
Tomlin is the author of many articles and several books, including:- The Power of the Cross: Theology and the Death of ChristJesusJesus of Nazareth , commonly referred to as Jesus Christ or simply as Jesus or Christ, is the central figure of Christianity...
in Paul, LutherMartin LutherMartin Luther was a German priest, professor of theology and iconic figure of the Protestant Reformation. He strongly disputed the claim that freedom from God's punishment for sin could be purchased with money. He confronted indulgence salesman Johann Tetzel with his Ninety-Five Theses in 1517...
and Pascal (PaternosterPaternoster PressPaternoster Press is a British Christian publishing house which was founded by Howard Mudditt in 1936. Mudditt was a Bank of England clerk who decided to move into publishing after seeing the many publishers based on London's Paternoster Row during his lunch hours; the firm was named after the...
1999) - Walking in His Steps: 'A Guide to Exploring the Land of the Bible (Harper Collins 2001) – with Peter Walker
- The Provocative Church (SPCKSPCKThe Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge is the oldest Anglican mission organisation. It was founded in 1698 by Thomas Bray , and a small group of friends. The most important early leaders were Anton Wilhelm Boehm and court preacher Friedrich Michael Ziegenhagen...
2002) - Luther and his World (Lion 2002)
- The Responsive Church: Listening to Our World - Listening to God (Inter-Varsity Press 2005) - with Nick Spencer
- Spiritual Fitness: Christian Character in a Consumer Culture (Continuum 2006)
- The Seven Deadly SinsSeven deadly sinsThe 7 Deadly Sins, also known as the Capital Vices or Cardinal Sins, is a classification of objectionable vices that have been used since early Christian times to educate and instruct followers concerning fallen humanity's tendency to sin...
and How to Overcome Them (Lion HudsonLion HudsonLion Hudson plc resulted from the merger in December 2003 of Lion Publishing plc and Angus Hudson Ltd. The merger created the largest independent publisher of books inspired by the Christian faith and its values in the UK. It is located in Oxford. Lion Publishing was founded in 1971 in order to...
2007)
Personal life
Tomlin lives in West London with his wife, Janet, and has two children, Samuel and Sian. He is an avid supporter of Bristol City Football ClubBristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
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