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Moore College exists to prepare men and women for Christian ministry. Our graduates ought to be followers of Jesus Christ whose love for God and service of people is the proper context of their studies. This means that personal character and evangelical Christian convictions are as important as specific capabilities and skills. These are the result of more than just the formal academic program. Membership of the College and participation in its community life are vital in producing the kind of graduate the College aspires to produce. For these reasons, the following graduate attributes and capabilities are read alongside the published values of the College and its global gospel mission.
| Graduate Attribute | Graduate Capability |
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Cognitive |
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GA1 | First principles thinker | Ability to operate with primary sources and think through issues from first theological principles while holding to the authority of the Bible |
GA2 | Integrative thinker | Ability to integrate Bible, theology and situation in an evangelically coherent manner and a commitment to determine practise from an integration of Bible, theology and situation |
Personal |
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GA3 | Self-aware and reflective | Ability to discern and acknowledge personal strengths and weaknesses, face errors and listen openly and take responsibility for ongoing personal and ministry growth |
GA4 | Responsible | Ability to persevere and take responsibility for tasks, to manage time and self well, utilizing available resources |
GA5 | Adaptable | Ability to be flexible and learn from experience and advances in knowledge while remaining anchored in foundational truths |
Interpersonal |
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GA6 | Committed to others | Ability to understand, work with and develop others and the habit of making ministry decisions informed and directed by evangelical reformed theology and other person centred love |
GA7 | Effective communicator | Ability to communicate well in diverse contexts and to clearly articulate the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ in a way which is deeply informed by biblical theology |
01.5 Principles of Teaching and Learning
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Various bodies report to the Academic Board or its standing committees. They include:
Centre for Christian Living | Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) |
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Centre for Global Mission | Library Committee |
Centre for Ministry Development | Priscilla and Aquila Centre |
The Academic Dean in conjunction with the Academic Board and its committees is responsible for the supervision of the studies of theological students.
The Academic Departments and their respective Heads are:
Division of Biblical Studies | Department of Old Testament and Hebrew | |
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Department of New Testament and Greek | ||
Division of Christian Thought | Department of Theology, Philosophy and Ethics | |
Department of Church History | ||
Division of Christian Ministry | Department of Pastoral Ministry | |
Department of Mission |
01.8 Student Participation in College Decision Making
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Moore College does not use recruitment agents to recruit students to any of the College courses. Moore College does not have any relationships with recruitment agents.
Course | Abbreviation | AQF level | Minimum years of study | Full-time or Part-time | Accredited |
Preliminary Theological Certificate (online study) | PTC | n/a | 1 | Either | No |
Diploma of Biblical Theology (online) | DBT | 5 | 1 | Either | Yes |
Advanced Diploma of Bible, Mission and Ministry (on campus) | AdvDBMM | 6 | 1 | Either | Yes |
Bachelor of Theology (on campus) | BTh | 7 | 3 | Yr 1: either Yr 2 & 3: FT | Yes |
Bachelor of Divinity (on campus) - in teach-out phase from 2023 | BD | 8 | 4 | Yr 1: either Yr 2, 3 & 4: FT | Yes |
Graduate Certificate of Anglican Ministry
GradCertAM
8
1
Part-time
Yes
Bachelor of Theology/ Master of Theology (Coursework) (on campus) | BTh/ThM | 7-9 | 4 | Yr 1: either Yr 2, 3 & 4: FT | Yes |
Graduate Certificate of Anglican Ministry | GradCertAM | 8 | 1 | Part-time | Yes |
Master of Arts (Theology) | MA (Theol) | 9 | 2-6 | Either | Yes |
Master of Theology | MTh | 9 | 2-6 | Either | Yes |
Doctor of Philosophy | PhD | 10 | 3-8 | Yr 1: FT only | Yes |
For more information on undergraduate studies, including the BTh/ThM, see section 3. 1. For more information on postgraduate study, see Section 5.
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From the late 1950s there has been a significant extension of the College campus, the growth the library into a world-renowned theological library, an increase in the numbers and qualifications of facultyFaculty, introduction of the four-year course for undergraduates and a number of postgraduate programs.
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Requirements for ordination to the Diaconate or commissioning as Diocesan Lay Worker and conditions attached to bursaries from the Sydney Diocesan Ordination Training Fund include the following:
The normal academic requirement for ordination/commissioning in the Diocese of Sydney is the award of the Bachelor of Divinity until the teach-out phase ends. From 2026 the Bachelor of Theology/Master of Theology (Coursework) will become the normal requirement.
Admission to the College does not guarantee acceptance for ordination.
The Archbishop’s Ministry Chaplains interview candidates for ordination/commissioning at the end of each year.
Where candidates for ordination/commissioning in the Diocese of Sydney withdraw their candidature or leave College they should notify Ministry Training and Development, the Principal, the Registrar, the Dean of Students and their chaplain.
Students accepted as ordination candidates part way through their College course should inform the College Registrar in writing.
Students should consult the Diocese of Sydney and the Ministry Training and Development website about requirements for ordination. Address any questions to the Diocesan Registrar.
Candidates for ordination are advised that they must satisfy their respective Diocesan Bishop or his Ministry Chaplains, that they have no outstanding financial liabilities, either at Moore College or elsewhere.
Exiting ordination candidates are encouraged to restrict their planning for the following year to Term 3, perhaps extending into Winter and/or Spring break.
For further information on ordination in the Diocese of Sydney see Anglican Diocese of Sydney, Ministry Training and Development.
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