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The Library's reading room is situated in London Jesuit Centre.
The collection covers all the principal areas of theology and philosophy with a particular emphasis on works in the Catholic tradition. It is used by both students and researchers, and includes complete runs of periodicals, some of which are unique in this country. We are solely funded by the Jesuits in Britain, and do not receive any other/public funds.
Therefore, we are a members-only Library, and you might need to pay for accessing our collections, or using our reading room at the London Jesuit Centre.
Access to the Heythrop Library is open to researchers, academics and those with a serious interest in theology and philosophy.
The Heythrop Library dates back to 1614 when the Jesuits founded their college in Leuven dedicated to the education of future Jesuit priests preparing for work in what was then the English mission.
Most recently, it was the library of Heythrop College, University of London. When the College closed in 2019, the Jesuits in Britain, who are its owners, remained committed to the upkeep and development of the collection both for the continued use of those training for ministry in the Church and of the wider academic community. It also supports the studies of those engaged in programmes here at the London Jesuit Centre.