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Australian College of Theology becomes a University

Posted on 08/01/2025 by John Sandeman
ACT Logo

The Australian College of Theology (ACT), a consortium of theological institutions including Morling College, Sydney Missionary and Bible College and Ridley Melbourne, is to become the Australian University of Theology. The ACT was previously registered as a University College. ACT… Continue Reading →

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When 21-year-old Terrence became a Christian, he could hardly read. Now he is a Bible College student

Posted on 13/10/2024 by John Sandeman
Speaker 1 (09:23): Are you enjoying college?

Terrence Lennon Wingfield, an indigenous man, struggled through school on the West Coast of SA, but came to Adelaide and found Jesus at the age of 21. He went to TAFE to learn to read and now is an enthusiastic… Continue Reading →

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Up or down: What’s happening to Theological Colleges’ numbers

Posted on 12/09/2024 by John Sandeman
Moore College library

The recent sale of the Lutheran Vatican in North Adelaide that housed their theological seminary, the closure of two indigenous tertiary colleges or faculties, and continuing merger of theological colleges beings the question – are there any green shoots despite… Continue Reading →

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Two First Nations’ theological colleges close due to lack of funds

Posted on 25/07/2024 by John Sandeman
School of Indifenous studies

Just a week apart, two of Australia’s theological schools, the School Of Indigenous Studies based in Melbourne and Wontulp-Bi-Buya in Cairns, have been closed by their funding bodies. In a statement titled “Budget Adjustment Advice” about the finances of the… Continue Reading →

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If people tell you that you are awesome this may not be the place for you

Posted on 13/05/2024 by John Sandeman
Simon Gillham, Moore College

This is not likely to be reported, Simon Gillham, Vice Principal of Moore College said during a talk he gave at the college’s open night last week. “I can see a few people with cameras around the newspapers haven’t got… Continue Reading →

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Ridley Melbourne certificate course is free (from May 1)

Posted on 07/04/2024 by John Sandeman
Ridley Certificate

When Ridley College announced it was making its certificate courses free from May 1 – it was sent out on April 1. But it was no April Fools joke. The Ridley Certificate is an online video course in Bible, theology… Continue Reading →

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A new twist on teacher education – go to a secular uni, but come to us as well

Posted on 06/09/2023 by John Sandeman
Centre for Christian Education

A new course for students aiming to become teachers from a Christian college comes with an innovative approach – don’t come to us for your teaching degree, but come to us first to learn a Christian approach to education. Youthworks… Continue Reading →

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