Australian College of Theology

Australian College of Theology
Other name
ACT
TypeTertiary theological institution consortium
Established2 October 1891; 133 years ago (2 October 1891)
FounderAnglican Church
AccreditationTEQSA
ChairpersonRoger Lewis
DeanJames Dalziel
Address
33 York Street, Sydney, New South Wales
,
2000
,
Australia
Websitewww.actheology.edu.au Edit this at Wikidata

The Australian College of Theology (ACT) is an Australian higher education provider based in Sydney, New South Wales.[1] The college delivers awards in ministry and theology.[2] It is now one of two major consortia of theological colleges in Australia,[3] alongside the University of Divinity. Over 23,000 people have graduated since the foundation of the college.[4] On 7 October 2022 it was granted university college status by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency.[5]

The current chair of the board is Roger Lewis.[6] The current dean is James Dalziel,[7] while the deputy dean is Edwina Murphy.[8]

  1. ^ "Australian College of Theology Limited". Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  2. ^ Australian College of Theology. "Our Courses – Australian College of Theology". Actheology.edu.au. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  3. ^ Oslington, Paul (15 October 2021). "Speculations on the future of Australian theological education". Eternity News. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  4. ^ Australian College of Theology. "History – Australian College of Theology". Actheology.edu.au. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  5. ^ "Australian College of Theology becomes a University College". Australian College of Theology. 7 October 2022. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
  6. ^ Australian College of Theology. "Governance & Board of Directors – Australian College of Theology". Actheology.edu.au. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  7. ^ Australian College of Theology. "Our Staff – Australian College of Theology". Actheology.edu.au. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  8. ^ Australian College of Theology (1 February 2022). "Dr Edwina Murphy appointed as new Deputy Dean and Director of Research – Australian College of Theology". Actheology.edu.au. Retrieved 11 July 2023.