Trinity Theological College, Perth
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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/ |
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, and range from undergraduate through to postgraduate degrees.[2]
As a non-denominational theological college, Trinity provides education to both men and women across a range of denominations, including Anglican, Baptist, and Presbyterian, as well as independent churches.[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
[edit]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
[edit]Trinity offers a Certificate of Christian Studies in it own right, with Australian College of Theology courses ranging from undergraduate diplomas to postgraduate degrees.
Facilities
[edit]The main campus, 'Trinity House', is in Leederville 5 kilometres from the Perth CBD.[5]
The library collection has more than 25,000 items.[6]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Bishop James Kwang, Bishop of the Chinese Methodist Church in Australia, Perth
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
- ^ "Facilities". Trinity Theological College. Archived from the original on 5 April 2015. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
- ^ "Library". Trinity Theological College.
