The Reformed Theological College (RTC) is the theological college supported by the
Christian Reformed Churches of Australia, the
Reformed Churches of New Zealand
Reformed Churches of New Zealand is a Calvinist denomination in New Zealand. The denomination is constituted of 22 member churches, the first seven of which were formed in 1953. Total membership as of 2023 stands at 3,530.
Form of doctrine
The d ...
, and the
Reformed Presbyterian Church of Australia
The Reformed Presbyterian Church of Australia is a Calvinism, Reformed church in Australia. It is a small Presbyterian church numbering slightly over 200 persons with its largest congregation in the area of Geelong, Victoria (Australia), Victor ...
. It is located in the Melbourne CBD, Victoria, Australia. It was established in 1954.
RTC is accredited through the
Australian College of Theology
The Australian University of Theology (AUT), formerly known as the Australian College of Theology (ACT), is an Collegiate university, collegiate Theology, theological university based in Sydney, New South Wales. The university delivers awards i ...
and is a member of the
South Pacific Association of Bible Colleges.
The range of courses includes pastoral ministry, Christian service, life in the workplace and personal spiritual growth.
RTC has published the ''Vox Reformata'' annual journal since 1962.
History
The school began in 1954 in the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Geelong before moving to the former Geelong Grammar School building in 1961.
In 1999, the college purchased part of the Geelong Grammar Junior campus in Highton and moved to that location.
RTC retains some infrastructure (including the main library holdings, administration, faculty offices and a student residence) at its former campus in Geelong.
RTC Melbourne Campus
RTC classes are held at the Melbourne campus in addition to online and live-streamed classes.
A library is located on the Melbourne campus.
Notable alumni
The founding members of the band
Sons of Korah attended RTC and formed the band while studying there.
References
External links
RTC websiteVictoria Eduweb profile
Australian College of Theology
Buildings and structures in Geelong
Reformed church seminaries and theological colleges
Schools in Geelong
Reformed Presbyterian Church (denominational group)
Universities and colleges established in 1954
1954 establishments in Australia
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