Stirling Theological College

Stirling Theological College
Former names
 Churches of Christ Theological College (CCTC)
The College of the Bible
Motto Forming God's people for leadership, mission and ministry.
Type University Christian Theological and Counselling Education
Established 1907
Religious affiliation
 Churches of Christ
Academic affiliation
 University of Divinity
Principal Dr Andrew Menzies
Location Melbourne, Australia
Campus Mulgrave, Victoria, Melbourne CBD,
Website stirling.edu.au

Stirling Theological College is a Christian theological college located in Mulgrave, a south eastern suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

A college of the University of Divinity, the college teaches undergraduate and postgraduate (coursework and research) theology and counselling degrees. Stirling also acts as the University of Divinity Centre for Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).

History

The college was established in 1907 in Carlton, Victoria, by H. G. Harward as the College of the Bible. By 1912, there were "44 students in residence, including two women students".[1]. From 1910 to 1988 it was located in Glen Iris. It changed its name to Churches of Christ Theological College in 1989 when it moved to its current location at 44-60 Jacksons Road, Mulgrave and in September 2011 changed its name to Stirling Theological College. Stirling Theological College was named in honour of former graduate and Vice-Principal, Gordon R Stirling. Stirling ministered in all Australian states and in New Zealand and after retiring became editor of The Australian Christian.

Notable alumni

  • Ernest Aderman OBE (1894–1968) - Member of Parliament in New Zealand[2]
  • Sonny Graham OAM - Aboriginal leader
  • Malcolm Gray - minister, newsreader, broadcaster and noted speaker.
  • Andrew Hughes - missionary, minister, politician, actor
  • Terry Lane - radio broadcaster and newspaper columnist
  • Gordon Moyes AC - Head of Wesley Mission in Sydney and Member of Parliament in New South Wales
  • Pastor Sir Douglas Nicholls KCVO OBE - Governor of South Australia and Aboriginal Leader.
  • Kenneth Patterson OAM
  • Gordon Stirling (1914-2010) - minister, Vice-principal, editor of The Australian Christian
  • Kate Gilmore, Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights of the United Nations

Principals

Three presidents of the council of the University of Divinity and its predecessors, the Melbourne College of Divinity and MCD University of Divinity, came from Stirling Theological College: K. R. Bowes (1978-79), W. Tabbernee (1986-1987) and M. A. Kitchen (2004-05).

Currently A. F. Menzies serves as Deputy-Chancellor of the University of Divinity(from 2012 to present).

1907 - 1910 H. G. Harward

1910 - 1938 A. R. Main

1938 - 1944 T. H. Scambler

1944 - 1973 E. L. Williams

1974 - 1980 K. R. Bowes

1981 - 1990 W. Tabbernee

1993 - 1999 G. O. Elsdon

2000 - 2009 M. A. Kitchen OAM

2010 - present A. F. Menzies

Key Staff

Academic staff at Stirling Theological College are typically highly qualified, with a Doctorate considered as the minimum and faculty are required to be classed as research active with the University of Divinity.[3]

  • Principal: Dr Andrew Menzies
  • Academic Dean: Dr Stephen Curkpatrick
  • Dean of Students: Dr Angela Sawyer
  • Dean of Leadership Formation: Penny Martin
  • Director of Operations: Belinda Waterhouse
  • Registrar: Caroline Young

References

  1. ↑ The Argus, Sat 13 Apr 1912
  2. ↑ Gustafson, Barry (1986). The First 50 Years : A History of the New Zealand National Party. Auckland: Reed Methuen. p. 296. ISBN 0-474-00177-6.
  3. ↑ http://stirling.edu.au/about/faculty-staff/

Coordinates: 37°55′41″S 145°11′42″E / 37.928°S 145.195°E / -37.928; 145.195

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