Sydney College of Divinity

The Sydney College of Divinity (SCD) is a consortium of Christian theological educational institutions and Bible colleges based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The college is structured as a federation of member institutions, each of which retains its autonomy and respective theological traditions. Member institutions represent a range of Christian churches.

Sydney College of Divinity
TypeConsortium of Christian theological educational institutions and bible college
Established1983 (1983)
Affiliation
DeanProf. Stephen Smith (Dean / CEO)
Location, ,
Australia
CampusMetropolitan (multiple campuses)
Websitescd.edu.au

SCD is a registered Higher Education Provider, with degrees and awards accredited by the Australian Government Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency, a regulatory and quality agency for higher education. The consortium offers undergraduate awards that meet Australian and Korean education standards, postgraduate qualifications by coursework and research that meet Australian standards, and postgraduate qualifications by coursework that meet Korean standards. Awards range from Diploma in Theology to Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D).

In Australia, seminaries which deliver instruction and prepare people for religious ordination are sometimes separate from theological educational institutions. CRICOS 02948J

Member institutions edit

  • Australian College of Christian Studies (ACCS)
  • Australian College of Ministries (ACOM) – Churches of Christ
  • BBI The Australian Institute of Theological Education (BBI-TAITE)
  • NAIITS An Indigenous Learning Community – NAIITS An Indigenous Learning Community
  • Nazarene Theological College (NTC) – Church of the Nazarene
  • Nisibis Assyrian Theological College – Assyrian Church
  • NSW College of Clinical Pastoral Education – Interdenominational
  • Olivet Theological Seminary
  • Perth Bible College
  • Planetshakers College – Planetshakers Church
  • Sparrows College
  • St Andrew's Greek Orthodox Theological College – Eastern Orthodox Church
  • St Cyril's Coptic Orthodox Theological College – Coptic Orthodox Church

Affiliated institutions edit

In Korea
  • Chongshin University and Theological Seminary
  • Soongsil University
  • Sungkyul University

Notable alumni edit

References edit

  1. ^ Beach, Kylie. "Graham Hill named new principal at Stirling Theological College - Eternity News". www.eternitynews.com.au. Retrieved 23 December 2020.

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