Reformed 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 Reformed Theological College:

• RTC provides an hour-long video seminar on Essay Writing to all students.
• Students who may need additional help on academic English, RTC recommends Theological English: An
  Advanced ESL Text for Students of Theology as an aid to their studies. The textbook helps nonnative English speakers gain access to the rich theology of the Reformed tradition, with 30 lessons covering major themes of theology (apologetics, biblical studies, church history, systematic theology, and practical theology). For advanced courses on academic English, RTC recommends students use online platforms such as Open Learning or edX for free English courses.

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 Reformed Theological College:

• RTC provides counselling to students who wish to seek advice on personal and academic issues, as well as vocational pathways. The counselling is ordinarily offered by RTC’s Faculty directly upon students’ requests and it can be offered in person or via internet or phone call, depending on the agreements made between the Faculty and students.
• For more complex counselling needs, students may be referred to external agencies upon considering the nature and significance of their cases.

The library provides a wide range of digital resources, as well as a physical collection of over 33,000 monographs. Information about the library and services are available here.

2 Lecture rooms:
Number of seats/study spaces: 80

1 Library:
Number of seats/study spaces available for private study: 8
Number of seats/study spaces available for group study: 8

RTC Resource Centre (Geelong)

1 Library:
Number of seats/study spaces available for private study: 20
Number of seats/study spaces available for group study: 10

1 spaces available:
Common room shared with staff and students also used for weekly commmunity time for group study, discussion with lecturers/tutors, recreational activities, socialising

RTC Resource Centre (Geelong)
Informal lounge area for meals and group time for group study, discussion with lecturers/tutors, recreational activities, socialising

Not indicated

On-campus accommodation is available for students. The Barkley Hall Student Residence in Geelong, which is named in honour of the College’s founding Principal, Rev. Alexander Barkley, is recommended for consideration as it is the Student Residence Hall of the RTC. Students wishing to reside in the Melbourne area are provided advice on sourcing housing options.

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

Prospective Students – contact the Registrar, Paul Lucas

Current students – contact the Registrar, Paul Lucas

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

View the college calendar here

For further detail, contact the Registrar, Paul Lucas

View the college calendar here

Visit rtc.edu.au