Queensland Theological College

Queensland Theological College (QTC) is a theological institution located in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Established in 1876, it serves as the training college of the Presbyterian Church of Queensland and is committed to a Reformed Evangelical or Reformed Protestant stance[3][5].

History

QTC has evolved significantly over the years, having previously been known as the Presbyterian Theological Hall and the Consortium of Reformed Colleges. It adopted its current name in 2006[3]. The college has been training people to proclaim Christ in Queensland and beyond for over a century[5].

Mission and Vision

QTC aims to provide top-class theological training that faithfully applies the Word of God to the real world. It seeks to achieve this within a living Christian community and as part of a wider Christian fellowship in South-East Queensland. The college emphasizes excellence in learning, teaching, research, and scholarship in theological education[2][5]. QTC is committed to being Word-controlled, community-focused, and practical in its approach[5].

Theological Stance

Theologically, QTC is aligned with the Presbyterian Church of Australia's official standard, the Westminster Confession of Faith. It strongly adheres to a Reformed Evangelical or Reformed Protestant position, influencing every aspect of its mission and activities[5].

Affiliations

QTC is an affiliated college of the Australian College of Theology (ACT), a self-accrediting national higher education provider. The ACT operates as a consortium of independent affiliated colleges, marking QTC as part of the largest and oldest such grouping of theological colleges in Australia[5].

Leadership and Faculty

The current principal of QTC is Gary Millar, who succeeded Bruce W. Winter in 2012. Other notable full-time lecturers include Andrew Bain, Mark Baddeley, Douglas Green, Nick Brennan, and Wesley Redgen[3]. Gary Millar also serves as the chairman of The Gospel Coalition Australia (TGCA)[3].

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[1] https://www.qtc.edu.au [2] https://www.qtc.edu.au/about-qtc/ [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queensland_Theological_College [4] https://aut.edu.au/college/queensland-theological-college/ [5] https://www.pcq.org.au/queensland-theological-college.php