About the Melbourne College of Divinity
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About the Melbourne College of Divinity
The Melbourne College of Divinity (MCD)
has for 100 years offered academically rigorous degrees in theology and ministry and presents wide ranging opportunities for the in depth study of the Bible and the Christian tradition, and their contemporary interaction with the issues and faiths of today’s world.
The MCD is committed to
- quality in teaching and research
- the understanding of faith in secular contexts
- the integrity of the Christian churches.
The MCD was constituted by an Act of the Victorian Parliament in 1910 – it is the second oldest self-regulating Higher Education Provider in Victoria, and the sixth oldest in Australia. Today it embraces colleges of the Anglican, Baptist, Churches of Christ, Roman Catholic, The Salvation Army and Uniting churches, with students coming from other traditions as well. MCD degrees and diplomas are taught at rgw following Recognised Teaching Institutions:
MCD online can be accessed at Theology ONLINE @ the Melbourne College of Divinity
Students at the MCD enjoy small classes, supportive learning environments, personal engagement with academic staff and excellent library support.
MCD courses range from diplomas to doctoral degrees, with the Bachelor of Theology (three years) as the core undergraduate degree. The College is affiliated with the University of Melbourne and offers a joint degree with Monash University.
FEE-HELP is available to all eligible MCD students.
Reserch funding is also available. Refer to Scholarship Information section.
Number of Available Higher Education Places
Not maintained
National Priority Places
Not maintained
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Address and Contact details
Melbourne College of Divinity
21 Highbury Grove
Kew, VIC 3101
Telephone: (03) 9853 3177
Fax: (03) 9853 6695
Web : www.mcd.unimelb.ecdu.au
email: admin@mcd.edu.au
Campus Address and Contact details
- Catholic Theological College
278 Victoria Parade
East Melbourne VIC 3002,
Telephone (03) 9412 3333
Fax: 03 9412 3393
Web: www.ctc.edu.au
- The Institute for Christian Spirituality and Pastoral Formation Centre (ICSPF)
Campion Centre of Ignatian Spirituality
99 Studley Park Road
Kew VIC 3101
Web: www.icspf.edu.au
- Churches of Christ Theological College
44-60 Jacksons Road
Mulgrave VIC 3170
Telephone: (03) 9790 1000
Fax: (03) 9795 1688
Web: www.cctc.vic.edu.au
- The Salvation Army Training College
Royal Parade
Parkville VIC 3052
Telephone: (03) 9347 0299
Fax: (03) 9349 1036
Web: www.trainingcollege.org.au/
- Theology Online
Telephone (03) 9348 7478
Web: https://www.trinitycollege.vic.edu.au/theologyonline/
- United Faculty of Theology
1 Morrison Close
Parkville VIC 3052
Telephone: (03) 9340 8890
Fax: 03 9340 8899
Web: http://www.uft.unimelb.edu.au
- Whitley College
271 Royal Parade
Parkville VIC 3052
Telephone: (03) 9340 8100
Fax: (03) 9349 4241
Web: http://theol.whitley.unimelb.edu.au
- Yarra Theological Union
98 Albion Road
Box Hill VIC 3128
Telephone: (03) 9890 3771, (03) 9898 2240
Fax: (03) 9890 1160
Web: www.ytu.edu.au
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Course Information
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Minimum Entrance Requirements
Contact the Melbourne College of Divinity on Admin@mcd.edu.au for information about minimum entry requirements.
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Scholarship Information
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Quality Information
The Melbourne College of Divinity is the only higher education institution specializing in Theology/Divinity/Religious Studies listed in Table A or B of the Higher Education Support Act 2003 and is the leading institution for enrolments in higher degrees by research, in the fields of Theology/Divinity/Religious Studies, across the entire Australian higher education sector.
According to Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (Students: Selected Higher Education Statistics), between 2004-2008, the MCD accounted for 20% of all students enrolled in Theology/Divinity/Religious Studies research doctorates, across the 10 major higher education providers in this field of research.
In the case of masters by research programs, the MCD accounted for 53% of all enrolments for the same period, across the same group of providers.
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