Hugh Botting - The College offers a diverse range of teachers

Over the course of my career, I was a barrister and then a judge. When I retired in 2015, I wanted to do something to keep my mind active. I enjoy the challenge of assignments, organising arguments, and looking at subjects in more serious depth.

Studying theology seemed like an interesting and attractive option. I had been an Anglican all my life; following in my parents’ footsteps, and, as a young man, went to Anglican College. So, I started with the Graduate Diploma, offered at St Francis College and accredited by the CSU, studying on a part time basis for two years.

St Francis College offers a good, diverse range of teachers – all of whom are interesting and committed. I really appreciated the quality of the teaching and the class debate the teachers encouraged. They were always helpful and generous in giving us reading references and points for discussion.

Doing the Graduate Certificate introduced me to the range of subjects and gave me a chance to test the waters. Then, when I went on to Bachelor of Theology, I built on my knowledge and my previous work was credited towards the new course.

I would certainly recommend the College and the courses to anyone interested in exploring and deepening their faith and understanding of theology or divinity.

Hugh Botting


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