Morling College is a

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college in

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. It is affiliated with the

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. It is an approved teaching institution of the

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, and is a member of the South Pacific Association of Bible Colleges. The principal is Rev Dr Tim MacBride (since July 2023).

History

The college was established in 1916 as ''Baptist Theological College of New South Wales''. It moved to its present location in 1961. It was given its current name in 1985, in honour of the Revd George Henry Morling, who served as principal from 1921 to 1960. In 2021, Vose Seminary became a campus of Morling College, followed by Malyon Theological College in January, 2025 .

Notable Alumni

* Rev Dr Michael Frost, author and missiologist * Rev Dr Ross Clifford political commentator, author and principal *Rev Dr Graham Joseph Hill theologian * Rev Dr Mark Tronson pastor * Dr Edwina Murphy, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) of the

* Rev Dr Megan Powell du Toit, ordained Baptist minister and podcaster with Anglican minister Rev Dr Michael Jensen co-hosts the podcast With All Due Respect and co-direct
The WADR Project
https://www.eternitynews.com.au/culture/the-podcast-trying-to-teach-you-how-to-have-better-conversations/

References

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