Presbyterian Theological College

Small (30 to 100 students)

On-campus and off-campus options available

Approved for delivery of some courses to overseas students at its main campus.

See here for further details for overseas student information.

Students are encouraged to view the Student Support Services page for information about academic and study skills support services available. In addition, the following are services available at Presbyterian Theological College:

• PTC has an annual English Grammar and Study Skills intensive, provided free to all enrolled students and compulsory for new students.
• The Academic Dean meets with every student individually at least once per semester, and more often if needed, to discuss course progress, enrollment plans, and academic support needs.

We have a strong commitment to student wellbeing. Students are encouraged to view the Student Support Services page for information about personal and counselling support services available, as well as links to relevant policies and processes in place to provide support to students. In addition, the following services are available to students studying at Presbyterian Theological College:

• All full-time students are part of a Pastoral Care Group led by a member of faculty.
• Referrals can be provided for complex support matters. Presbyterian Theological College refer to external providers, both professional and church based as needed.
• Presbyterian Theological College primarily refers students to independent external services: Melbourne East Christian Counselling Centre – Student Field Experience trainers (local Presbyterian ministers allocated to mentor ministry candidates)

• Various practitioners at Foundations Counselling: http://foundationscounselling.com.au/
• Dr John Warlow: https://www.healthshare.com.au/profile/professional/111484-dr-john-warlow/#overview
• Dr Jonathan Andrews: https://www.heartinmind.com.au/dr-jonathan-andrews/
• Dr Vincent Lee: https://tophealthdoctors.com.au/dr-vincent-lee/

The library provides a wide range of digital resources, as well as a physical collection of over 37,000 monographs. Information about the library and services are available here.

3 Lecture rooms:
Number of seats/study spaces: 75

1 Tutorial room:
Number of seats/study spaces: 10

1 Library:
Number of seats/study spaces available for private study: 20
Number of seats/study spaces available for group study: 30

1 Chapel:
Number of seats/study spaces: 150

3 spaces available, for group study, recreational activities, socialising, and discussions with lecturers and tutors outside of a classroom setting:

• under cover area (table-tennis), and open area for BBQ, and a garden for group study, private study, discussion with lecturers/tutors, recreational activities, socialising
• gym room for recreational activities
• foyer space with sofa and coffee table for group study, socialising

Dining Area:
Number of seats/study spaces: 40

On-campus accommodation is available for students. Further information is available by contacting the Administration Officer. 7 on-campus residences are available for lease to students at a below-market rate. Vacancies are advertised to students via email.

For information about the enrolment process, including any relevant standards of behaviour and college ethos, click here.

Prospective Students – contact the Registrar, Ben Palmer

Current students – contact the Registrar, Ben Palmer

For support, see the Student Support Officers

For incidents or information about Sexual Assault or Sexual Harassment, there is a designated SASH Contact Officer

For overseas students, there is a designated Overseas Students Liaison Officer

See here for the current academic timetable

See here for the unit schedule

View the college calendar here

View upcoming events here

Visit ptc.edu.au