Trinity Theological College, located in Leederville, Perth, Western Australia, is an independent theological college which provides tertiary education within the evangelical and reformed Christian traditions.[1] Its courses are accredited through the Australian College of Theology (ACT), and range from undergraduate diplomas through to postgraduate research degrees.[2]
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Former name | Perth Centre for Applied Christian Studies (PCACS) and Westminster Theological College (Perth) |
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| Motto | "Preparing people for effective Christian service"[citation needed] |
| Type | Private Theological College |
| Established | 1997 |
| Accreditation | TEQSA (via the ACT) |
| Affiliation | Australian College of Theology |
Religious affiliation | Christian, Evangelical, Reformed |
| Chairman | Murray Thornhill |
| Principal | Rev Dr Donald S West |
Academic staff | 6 |
Administrative staff | 14 |
| Students | 95 |
| Address | 632 Newcastle Street, Leederville , , Western Australia , Australia 31°56′18″S 115°50′39″E / 31.93846°S 115.84413°E |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Website | http://www.ttc.wa.edu.au/ |
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As a non-denominational theological college, Trinity provides education to both men and women across a range of denominations, including Anglican, Baptist, and Presbyterian.[3] Additionally, it is the recognised training college for the Anglican Diocese of North West Australia, the Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Church of Western Australia.[4]
History
editTrinity Theological College was formed at the end of 1997 with the merging of the Perth Centre for Applied Christian Studies (PCACS) and Westminster Theological College (Perth). This followed two years of prayer, planning, and preparations by college boards and principals (Dr Allan Chapple and Dr Stephen Rarig).
Trinity was located at Bull Creek Westminster Presbyterian church from 1998 to 2003. In May 2004 the main campus moved to a purpose-designed premises in Leederville: "Trinity House".
Trustees, faculty, staff and students come from a wide cross-section of churches and backgrounds.
Trinity is the recognised training college for the Diocese of North West Australia of the Anglican Church of Australia, the Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Church of Western Australia. Many churches, missionary societies, schools and other ministries send people to be trained at Trinity and employ their graduates.[4]
Courses
editCourses fully accredited through the ACT range from undergraduate diplomas through to postgraduate research degrees, with the central award being the Master of Divinity (MDiv).[5]
Additionally, Trinity offers a number of courses designed for regular church members. The Certificate of Christian Studies provides various short courses.[6] While the two-year non-degree program 'Trinity Equip' is taught by women, to equip women for volunteer ministry.[7]
Facilities
editThe main campus, 'Trinity House' is located in Leederville, 5 kilometers from the Perth CBD.[8] Learning spaces include 3 lecture rooms, a tutorial room, and locations for private and group study.[9]
The library mains both digital and physical collections, with the physical collection containing over 31,000 monographs.[9]
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Trinity Library. -
Library study spaces.
Principles
editNotable people
editFaculty and Staff
editNotable past faculty includes Tony Nichols, who served as Dean of Students and Biblical Studies Lecturer at Trinity after his retirement as Bishop of North West Australia.[12]
Alumni
edit- Bishop James Kwang, Bishop of the Chinese Methodist Church in Australia, Perth
- Lachlan Edwards, Dean of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Geraldton.
References
edit- ^ Trinity Theological College, Beliefs Archived 2015-04-02 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Australian College of Theology
- ^ "Trinity Theological College – Australian College of Theology". www.actheology.edu.au. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ a b History of Trinity Theological college
- ^ "Course – Australian College of Theology". www.actheology.edu.au. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ "Certificate Studies". Trinity Theological College. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ "Trinity Equip - Women's Training". Trinity Theological College. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ "Facilities". Trinity Theological College. Archived from the original on 5 April 2015. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
- ^ a b "Trinity Theological College – Australian College of Theology". www.actheology.edu.au. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ "Allan Chapple". Trinity Theological College. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "Rev Dr Donald West retiring as Principal of Trinity Theological College". Trinity Theological College. 26 March 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ Lim, Anne (27 August 2019). "Tony Nichols: a man in relentless pursuit of the glory of God". Eternity News. Retrieved 23 August 2024.