Campus & Staff

ACD Objectives

The ACD is committed to an environment that fosters mutual learning, partnership and dialogue in tertiary theological education. The ACD strives for excellence in educational practice in teaching and learning, both in its role as a private educational provider and in its association with Flinders University.

The objectives of the ACD are:

1. To provide students with the opportunity to:
   1.1 Prepare for lay and ordained ministries through the acquisition of the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for ministry and mission.
   1.2 Acquire the knowledge and skills which will enable them to take their place confidently in Church and society and to contribute to both.
   1.3 Undertake academic study from Certificate to PhD level, whether training for ministry or exploring Christian theology out of interest, whether undertaking a university degree or one of the ACD’s own programs.
   1.4 Undertake in-service training.
   1.5 Develop the willingness and the ability to examine critically the Christian theological tradition and bring that tradition into dialogue with the issues of contemporary society including:
   (a) the plurality of Australian life and culture, especially the diversity of its spiritual and religious expressions, and of the opportunities for conversation and dialogue that this offers to Christian theology, ministry and mission; and
   (b) the ethical and social justice issues engaging Church and society.
   1.6 Embark on a journey of life long learning.
2. To provide staff and students with the opportunity to:
   2.1 Undertake individual and collaborative research and publication that will develop our theological heritage, enrich our teaching and provide resources and insights that will enable the churches and the community to face the scientific, ecological, economic and social challenges of the future.
   2.2 Continue their professional formation.
   2.3 Grow personally and spiritually.

Last updated: October 11, 2006