Stirling Theological College

Stirling Theological College
Former names	Churches of Christ Theological College (CCTC); The College of the Bible
Motto	Forming God's people for leadership, mission and ministry.
Type	University, Christian theological and counselling education
Established	1907
Religious affiliation	Churches of Christ
Academic affiliation	University of Divinity
Principal	Graham Hill
Academic staff	20+
Students	400+
Location	Melbourne, Australia
Campus	Mulgrave, Victoria, Melbourne CBD,
Website	stirling.edu.au

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

A college of the University of Divinity, the college teaches undergraduate and postgraduate (coursework and research) courses in theology, counselling, ministry, Christian leadership, supervision, biblical studies, and pastoral studies. Stirling also acts as the University of Divinity Centre for Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).

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.

Notable alumni[]

Ernest Aderman OBE (1894–1968) - Member of Parliament in New Zealand^[2]
Kate Gilmore, Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights of the United Nations
Andrew Hughes - missionary, minister, politician, actor
Terry Lane - noted atheist, radio broadcaster and newspaper columnist
Gordon Moyes AC - Head of Wesley Mission in Sydney and Member of Parliament in New South Wales

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.

1907 - 1910: H. G. Harward
1910 - 1938: A. R. Main
1938 - 1944: T. H. Scambler
1944 - 1973: E. L. Williams
1974 - 1980: K. R. Bowes
1981 - 1990: W. Tabbernee
1993 - 1999: G. O. Elsdon
2000 - 2009: M. A. Kitchen OAM
2010 - 2020: A. F. Menzies
2020 - present: G. J. Hill

References[]

^ The Argus, 13 April 1912.
^ 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.

External links[]

Official website

Coordinates: 37°55′41″S 145°11′42″E / 37.928°S 145.195°E / -37.928; 145.195

[1] The Argus, 13 April 1912.

[Gustafson-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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