Stirling Theological College
Stirling Theological College is an Australian Christian theological college located in Mulgrave, a south eastern suburb of Melbourne, Victoria.
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Former names | Churches of Christ Theological College (CCTC) The College of the Bible |
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| 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 | Graham Joseph Hill (interim) |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Mulgrave, Victoria, Melbourne CBD, |
| Website | stirling.edu.au |
A college of the University of Divinity, the college teaches undergraduate and postgraduate (coursework and research) courses in theology, counselling, ministry, Christian leadership, supervision, biblical studies, and pastoral studies. 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. After retiring he became editor of The Australian Christian.
Notable alumni
- Ernest Aderman OBE (1894–1968) - Member of Parliament in New Zealand[2]
- Kate Gilmore, Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights of the United Nations
- 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
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). A. F. Menzies served as Deputy Chancellor of the University of Divinity from 2012 to 2020.
- 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 - 2020: A. F. Menzies
- 2020–present: G. J. Hill (interim)
Key faculty and staff
Academic staff are typically qualified with a doctorate, which is considered as the minimum. Faculty are required to be classed as research active with the University of Divinity.[3]
- Interim Principal: Dr Graham Joseph Hill
- Academic Dean: Dr John Capper
- General Manager: Mr Damien Arnold
- Director of Research: Dr Graham Joseph Hill
- Dean of Students: Dr Angela Sawyer
- Dean of Counselling: Dr Art Wouters
References
- The Argus, 13 April 1912.
- 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.
- http://stirling.edu.au/about/faculty-staff/