Stirling Theological College

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Stirling Theological College
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Former names
Churches of Christ Theological College (CCTC)
The College of the Bible
MottoForming God's people for leadership, mission and ministry.
TypeChristian theological and counselling education
Established1907-2022 (closed)
Accreditation none
Religious affiliation
Churches of Christ
Academic staff
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Students0
Location,
Campus Mulgrave, Victoria, Melbourne CBD, (former)
Website stirling.edu.au

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

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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.

The college board sold the Mulgrave campus in 2020.[ citation needed ] In November 2022 the college announced that it was leaving the University of Divinity on December 31 2022.[ citation needed ] It subsequently announced merger discussions with the Australian College of Ministries which is a Member Institute of Sydney College of Divinity.[ citation needed ]

Notable alumni

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.

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References

  1. The Argus, 13 April 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.

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