Why Choose Whitley?
We believe theological formation involves all of life, demanding both academic rigor and a commitment to discipleship.
Theological study at Whitley College offers almost limitless possibilities:
- Whitley's Melbourne College of Divinity (MCD) accredited diplomas and degrees are highly respected within Australia and overseas.
- Our graduates have gone on to further studies within the MCD, and in universities and seminaries in Australia and around the world.
- You can take the complete range of theological studies: including biblical languages, biblical studies, church history, systematic theology, pastoral care, mission and evangelism, spirituality, worship, ethics, Christian education and supervised field education.
- Find your own level, taking classes not-for-credit, or completing any program from Associate Diploma in Ministry to Doctor of Theology. The most popular are the Bachelor of Theology and the Master of Divinity.
- Mission at Whitley promotes studies in missiology, evangelism, urban mission and cross-cultural mission.
- Join the widely varied student body: women and men, lay students and ordinands, students from all denominations, Australian and international students, young and mature students.
- Study at flexible times: Part-time or full-time, day or evening classes, or in intensive short-term units in February, July or November.
- Choose an ecumenical context: Classes can also be taken at other Recognised Teaching Institutions (RTIs) of the Melbourne College of Divinity (MCD), namely the Churches of Christ Theological College (CCTC) in Mulgrave, the United Faculty of Theology (UFT), in Parkville, Yarra Theological Union (YTU), in Box Hill, and the Catholic Theological College (CTC), in East Melbourne.
- You can receive Austudy (student living allowance) and Fee-Help while studying theology at Whitley, if you are eligible.
