who
we
are Churches
of Christ Theological College (CCTC) is an agency of the National Conference of Churches of Christ
in Australia and a partner
department of the VIC / TAS Conference of Churches of Christ. - The
College was established in 1907. We are evangelical and ecumenical in our approach
to theology and faith. We have a passion to receive and share the good news of
God in Christ and delight to have Christians from different backgrounds enriching
the life of our community.
CCTC offers a multi-faceted program of learning
incorporating:
- The
disciplined study of the Bible which authoritatively declares the story of God's
revelation.
- The
perceptive exploration of how people in other times and places have sought and
are seeking to be Christian.
- The
nurture of spiritual development recognising that we can only minister effectively
from the resources of our own experience of God's love and grace.
- The
development of skills and disciplines for effective leadership and communication
in the church and community.
The
Churches of Christ Theological College is a recognised teaching institution of
the Melbourne College of Divinity (MCD) CRICOS Provider No. 01037A (Commonwealth
Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students). The Melbourne College of
Divinity provides unique ecumenical opportunities for postgraduate studies in
theology. It is the world's oldest ecumenical degree granting consortium, established
in 1910 by the Parliament of the state of Victoria. The College then represented
the Anglican (Episcopal), Baptist, Congregational, Methodist and Presbyterian
Churches. In 1972 the Roman Catholic Church and the Churches of Christ joined
the College. In 1993 the College was affiliated with the University of Melbourne.
The MCD represents Australia's most significant achievement in the realm
of ecumenical co-operation in the teaching of theology and has set the standard
for theological education in Australia for many decades. Today the MCD is a theologically diverse institution
committed to ecumenical co-operation in theological education in a way which enables
each participant to be true to its heritage and commitments, yet open to the enrichment
of engagement with others committed to the same journey. This
partnership between the MCD and CCTC enables you to benefit from the scholarship
and experience of the other teaching institutions of the Melbourne College of
Divinity. The fully accredited courses of study we offer enjoy worldwide recognition
and attract Austudy for eligible full-time students. |