Discover What’s Ahead in Theological Learning

Next semester at St Francis College offers a wide variety of subjects to support your journey in faith, ministry, and theological study. Whether you're just starting out or continuing your education, you'll find opportunities to explore meaningful topics in ways that fit your lifestyle. Most subjects are available both on campus and online, so you can choose the mode of study that works best for you. You can enrol for credit toward a degree, diploma, or certificate through the University of Divinity, or simply audit a subject to deepen your understanding.

Subjects cover areas like biblical studies, church history, pastoral care, mission, and theology. You’ll find units such as Reading the Bible 1, Becoming the People of God, Forming Communities, From Birth to Death: Life, Loss, and Liturgy, and Thinking Theologically. These subjects are taught by experienced and passionate lecturers including Rev’d Dr Ruth Mathieson, Dr Michelle Eastwood, Dr Peter Kline, and others. Whether you're preparing for ministry or exploring your faith more deeply, there’s something here for you.

Subjects Available in Next Semester

Biblical Studies

• Reading the Bible 1: Introduction to Biblical Texts

  • Lecturer: Rev’d Dr Ruth Mathieson

• Becoming the People of God: The Pentateuch in Context

  • Lecturer: Dr Michelle Eastwood

• New Testament Letters: The Voices of the Early Christians

  • Lecturer: Rev’d Dr Marian Free

Church History

• Telling History: Introduction to Church History

  • Lecturer: Dr Katherin Papadopoulos (online)

Mission & Ministry

• Forming Communities: Introduction to Church and Ministry

  • Lecturer: Rev’d Dr Wendi Sargeant

• Being Anglican: History and Practice

  • Lecturers: Most Rev’d Dr Phillip Aspinall & Rt Rev’d Dr Jonathan Holland

  • Summer Semester (Intensives in January and February). Enrolments close 26 November.

Systematic Theology

• Introduction to Theology

  • Lecturer: Dr Adam Couchman

• Becoming Flesh: The Incarnation of God

  • Lecturer: Dr Peter Kline

• Ecotheology

  • Lecturer: Dr Peter Kline

For more information, please contact our Registrar on (07) 3514 7403 or registrar@ministryeducation.org.au