We are Australia’s largest theological EDUCATION PROVIDER

With 17 colleges, over 30 courses and over 1000 units,
we can provide the right path for your study.

Our Courses

Bachelor of Ministry

The course will require specialisation in disciplines by which knowledge of God is applied to guide Christian practice in the three areas of the field of Ministry and Practice.

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Master of Divinity

Introduces graduate students to the sources and content of the Christian story and message at an advanced level, combined with their application and practice in the contemporary world.

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Master of Theological Studies

A coursework Masters degree for professional practice and/or further study and scholarship, designed to bring the development of ACT graduate attributes to an advanced level.

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Doctor of Philosophy

Designed to equip men and women as beginning researchers in a broad range of fields of study, and provide a qualification recognised by universities for those who teach in these fields.

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We have over 30 accredited courses. Find the right course for you

Our Colleges

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Youthworks College

Youthworks College

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Laidlaw College

Laidlaw College

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Brisbane School of Theology

Brisbane School of Theology

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Bible College SA

Bible College SA

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Melbourne School of Theology

Melbourne School of Theology

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We have 17 colleges. Find the right college for you

Our Graduates

are Christian People 

<p>ACT Graduates are Christian People who:</p> <ul> <li>Are committed representatives of the Christian faith</li> <li>Value the life of faith and the service of others</li> <li>Engage with human experience intellectually and emotionally</li> <li>Act on the basis of an informed Christian world view</li> <li>Contribute to society as members of the Church and local, national and global communities</li> </ul>

are Christian People

ACT Graduates are Christian People who:

  • Are committed representatives of the Christian faith
  • Value the life of faith and the service of others
  • Engage with human experience intellectually and emotionally
  • Act on the basis of an informed Christian world view
  • Contribute to society as members of the Church and local, national and global communities
are Christian Scholars 

<p>ACT Graduates are Christian Scholars who:</p> <ul> <li>Study and think to the glory of God</li> <li>Understand the discipline of theology in its various aspects</li> <li>Appreciate the main Christian traditions and how they have developed</li> <li>Faithfully present the Christian tradition of belief and practice to the contemporary world</li> <li>Are capable of independent and collaborative inquiry</li> <li>Contribute theological perspectives to the questions of human understanding</li> </ul>

are Christian Scholars

ACT Graduates are Christian Scholars who:

  • Study and think to the glory of God
  • Understand the discipline of theology in its various aspects
  • Appreciate the main Christian traditions and how they have developed
  • Faithfully present the Christian tradition of belief and practice to the contemporary world
  • Are capable of independent and collaborative inquiry
  • Contribute theological perspectives to the questions of human understanding
are Christian Professionals 

<p>ACT Graduates are Christian Professionals who:</p> <ul> <li>Are capable of both self-directed practice and also working with others and in teams</li> <li>Apply the disciplines of theology to Christian ministry and service and other professional practice</li> <li>Bring a Christian perspective to bear on social and cultural engagement</li> <li>Communicate effectively in a range of contexts</li> <li>Reflect critically on Christian knowledge and experience as the basis for lifelong learning and practice</li> </ul>

are Christian Professionals

ACT Graduates are Christian Professionals who:

  • Are capable of both self-directed practice and also working with others and in teams
  • Apply the disciplines of theology to Christian ministry and service and other professional practice
  • Bring a Christian perspective to bear on social and cultural engagement
  • Communicate effectively in a range of contexts
  • Reflect critically on Christian knowledge and experience as the basis for lifelong learning and practice
are Christian Leaders 

<p>ACT Graduates are Christian Leaders who:</p> <ul> <li>Provide purpose, direction, influence and enablement to others as individuals and in communities</li> <li>Minister to others</li> <li>Manage churches and other Christian communities</li> <li>Apply their outlook and skills to local, national and international settings</li> </ul>

are Christian Leaders

ACT Graduates are Christian Leaders who:

  • Provide purpose, direction, influence and enablement to others as individuals and in communities
  • Minister to others
  • Manage churches and other Christian communities
  • Apply their outlook and skills to local, national and international settings

Our Staff

Our staff make all the difference; helping to serve and grow leaders

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James Dalziel

Our Staff

James Dalziel

Dean and Chief Executive Officer

BA(Hons), PhD (USyd), MAPS

Professor James Dalziel joined the ACT as Dean and CEO in June 2020. Prior to that, Professor Dalziel was Dean of Education at Morling College and a Professor of the University of Divinity. Previously, he has been Professor of Learning Technology at Macquarie University and a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney. Professor Dalziel is an internationally recognised expert in the fields of Learning Design and educational technology. James is a Member of the Australian Psychological Society.  James is married to Dr Bronwen Dalziel, and they have three children.

Simon Davies

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Simon Davies

Chief Operating Officer and Registrar

B.Creat.Tech., M.Lead.(Higher Ed)

Simon has worked for ACT since 2005, serving in multiple roles, and has led the student administration team since 2010. With a staffing restructure at the commencement of 2022, he took on the expanded role of Chief Operating Officer. In his current role, Simon has responsibility for non-academic aspects of the organisation, such as matters of strategy, communications, finance, human resources, quality assurance, IT management and student administration. He oversees the ACT Office teams of Registry (Academic Services), Quality and Finance.

As Registrar, he is also responsible for interpreting and developing policy and procedures governing academic matters, liaising with affiliated college Registrars and Academic Deans as relevant, and overseeing the student management system as well as CRICOS and HESA compliance.

He is also involved in governance, as a member of the Coursework Committee as the Dean’s nominee; and the Executive Officer for the Academic Board and the Board of Directors.

Simon has been involved in a number of government higher education administration projects and is a source of expert advice to the network of Registrars and other administrative staff in ACT’s affiliated colleges. He continues to serve as an member of various Higher Education working groups for the Department of Education.

Vicki Chen

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Vicki Chen

Director of Finance

BSBAA, MAppFin, CPA

Vicki joined the ACT team in June 2010. She has a Master of Applied Finance from Macquarie University and is a CPA. Her main role is managing the ACT’s finances.  This includes the administration and distribution of FEE-HELP funding from the Commonwealth Government to the affiliated colleges, development of and/or implementation of financial policies and procedures, and management reporting. She is the Executive Officer for the Audit & Risk Management Committee.

Ian O’Harae

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Ian O’Harae

Director of Teaching and Learning

BA, Dip Ed, M Ed St, PhD, D Min (cand.)

Rev Dr Ian O’Harae joined the ACT in 2021. He previously served in a range of ministry settings, as the Principal of a Christian School, Educational and Theological Consultant, Pastor of a Baptist Church, Academic Dean and Lecturer in New Testament at Morling College. He also has wide international experience in providing leadership training, especially in developing world nations. Ian’s key responsibilities are to oversee teaching and learning, and to foster effective pedagogical practices and innovation across the consortium.

Edwina Murphy

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Edwina Murphy

Deputy Dean and Director of Research

BEc, BMin, MTh, PhD

Dr Edwina Murphy joined the ACT in February 2022. Prior to that she was Director of Research and Senior Lecturer in Christian Thought and History at Morling College. Her research interests revolve around Cyprian, a third-century bishop, and how the early church interpreted scripture.

She oversees the Research, Teaching and Learning division of ACT.

Edwina is actively engaged in the international scholarly community. She is co-chair of the Contextualizing North African Christianity section (Society of Biblical Literature) and is a member of the Council of the International Association of Patristic Studies, as well as the National Correspondent for Australia. She also serves on several editorial boards.

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