Trinity Theological College, Perth

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Trinity Theological College
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Former name
Perth Centre for Applied Christian Studies (PCACS) and Westminster Theological College (Perth)
Motto"Preparing people for effective Christian service"[ citation needed ]
Type Private Theological College
Established1997
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
Students95
Address
632 Newcastle Street, Leederville
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Western Australia
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Australia

31°56′18″S115°50′39″E / 31.93846°S 115.84413°E / -31.93846; 115.84413
Campus Suburban
Website http://www.ttc.wa.edu.au/
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Trinity Theological College, Leederville

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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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

Trinity 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

Courses 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

The 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]

Principles

Notable people

Faculty and Staff

Notable 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

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References

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  2. Australian College of Theology
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  4. 1 2 History of Trinity Theological college
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  6. "Certificate Studies". Trinity Theological College. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  7. "Trinity Equip - Women's Training". Trinity Theological College. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
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