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available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Wells Theological
College began operation in 1840 within the of Wells Cathedral. In 1971
it merged with Salisbury Theological College, the students moved to
Salisbury, and the new institution became known as the Salisbury &
Wells Theological College, now Sarum CollegThe official year-book of the
Church of England, 1885, indicates the daily routine of instruction and
pastoral training provided for candidates for Holy Orders:WELLS
THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE.-This College was founded in 1840. Course of Study.
One year for graduates, two for non-graduates. The general course of
study consists of Holy Scriptures, Book of Common Prayer, the Articles;
Ecclesiastical History: Hooker, Pearson, Butler; Hebrew (for which a
prize is given annually by the Bishop) ; and some of the Greek and Latin
Church writers form the subject of private lectures. Lectures on
Pastoral Theology, and assistance is given to all entering for the
Oxford and Cambridge Preliminary Examination for candidates for Holy
Orders. Chapel Services in addition to those which the students attend
in the Cathedral. Matins and Sext, daily; Evensong, Wednesdays and on
Fridays with an address; Holy Communion on Saints' days, besides speci
