Stirling Theological College


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 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.

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". 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

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, W. Tabbernee and M. A. Kitchen. A. F. Menzies served as Deputy Chancellor of the University of Divinity from 2012 to 2020.
Academic staff are typically qualified with a doctorate, which is considered as the minimum. Faculty are required to be classed as research active with the University of Divinity.