Alumination

Shining a light on alumni and how you can support our students

Helen Tyler – Vicar

“Ask Our Alum your question…”

Vicar in the Church of England

Class of 2010

BA History and Theology and Religious Studies

If you studied your undergraduate programme at York St John University or founder colleges, did you go on to postgraduate study?

Yes, at York St John University.

Why have you chosen this photo as your YSJ snapshot?

This was a very special day for me. A long journey which my time at YSJ was part of.

What are your fondest memories of York St John University?

The city and the Minster.

Why did you choose York St John University or founder colleges?

The city and it was one of the many places that really welcomed and encouraged joint honours.

What have you been doing since completing your studies?

Returned home to Manchester.

Worked at Manchester Diocese in Education for 8 years before leaving to go to The Queen’s Foundation in Birmingham for further study.

Was ordained a Deacon July 2023 with the hope of being Ordained a Priest next year.

What one piece of advice would you give to a current student, or one about to graduate?

Don’t worry if you don’t know what you want to do when you leave. Took me 10 years to really decide, you’ll get there.

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