Anglican theological college, Trinity College in Bristol has introduced a new annual scholarship scheme for a Black undergraduate or postgraduate after discovering its slave trade legacy.
Following research into the history of the college’s main building, Stoke House, it was discovered that the family who had built it had links to the transatlantic slave trade.
In response to these findings Trinity College has introduced the Jubilee Scholarship to cover the full cost of tuition fees for a Black British undergraduate or taught postgraduate student.
The scholarship, which is not open to ordinands, will apply to a BA or MA in Theology, Ministry and Mission.
Trinity’s principal, Rev Dr Sean Doherty said: “The scholarship is named ‘Jubilee’ in celebration of our 50-year history and in echo of the biblical jubilee in which debt was released and property was returned.
“Part of our vision to ‘live like the kingdom is near’ includes becoming a more diverse and inclusive institution. This is something we are actively working on, and we are in the process of recruiting a diversity officer to help us.”
Bristol became the centre of the 2020 Black Lives Matter movement in the UK, when a statue of Bristol-born slave trade merchant Edward Colston was toppled by protestors before being pushed into the harbour. Many institutions and public buildings in Bristol owe their origins to the wealth created by slavery.
- Home
- About
- Parenting
- Reviews
- Stories
- Bob Hartman provides a poetic picture to delight every child
- ‘He spent literally hours with me’: how a youth leader led me to faith and to follow in his footsteps
- Bob Hartman imagines the queue to chat with Jesus
- How the prayer of a Christian mum led George Verwer to faith, and the birth of Operation Mobilisation
- Growing faith
- Topics
- Famous online? Helping your child navigate the allure of social media
- Why loneliness is an increasing problem for youth and children and what to do about it
- ‘Before we point the finger at Russell Brand, the church needs to get its own house in order and educate young people about consent’
- How can Christian parents help their children navigate their sexual desire wisely?
- NexGenPro
- Donate