Adelaide College of Divinity

Adelaide College of Divinity (ACD) is an accredited higher education provider offering diploma, associate and bachelor’s degrees, graduate diplomas, master and doctoral degrees in ministry, it is also a training organization offering certificates and diploma.

As a Higher Education Provider (HEP), ACD is registered by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). All ACD higher education courses are accredited by TEQSA, from Diploma through to Doctor of Ministry. Details of ACD’s registration and course accreditation in this sector can be found on the TEQSA National Register.

ACD is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO; RTO code: 4863) in the VET sector, registered by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). ACD offers accredited courses at Certificate level in Christian Life and Ministry.

The ACD offers qualifications in its own right in the vocational and higher education sectors and, except for the period 2011-2013, its teaching staff have formed the Department of Theology at Flinders University in the Faculties of Education, Humanities and Law.

The ACD brought together the Adelaide Theological Library,[2]from the collections of the three colleges. The library has grown since the merger and in 2006 held over 60,000 volumes, including many dating back before 1850 and some to the 17th century.

Within the college grounds is a labyrinth designed by Adelaide stained glass artist Cedar Prest to honour the journeys of refugees and migrants. Symbols incorporated in the labyrinth include a large chalice and a central wafer – a reference to Holy Communion. A stylised version of the labyrinth is used as the college logo.

Average annual tuition fee at ACD is A$ 13,320. ACD accepts international students as well and the international students need to demonstrate their proficiency in English language with a minimum of 6.5 in IELTS.

Courses Available

• Theology

How to Apply?

For International Students