Moore Theological College
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|width="50%"|Established ||width="50%"|[[1856]]
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|width="50%"|Principal ||width="50%"|The Revd John W. Woodhouse
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|width="50%"|Vice Principal ||width="50%"|The Revd Willis Salier
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|width="50%"|Registrar ||width="50%"|Alan Hohne
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|width="50%"|Students ||width="50%"|490 [http://www2.moore.edu.au/about/students.htm]
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'''Moore Theological College''', otherwise known simply as '''Moore College''', is the theological training [[seminary]] of the [[Anglican Diocese of Sydney|Diocese of Sydney]] of the [[Anglican Church of Australia]]. The college has a strong tradition of [[Conservative Christianity|conservative]], [[Calvinist]] and [[evangelicalism|evangelical]] theology.
The college is one of the largest Anglican seminaries in the world, with full-time enrollments numbering in the hundreds and a first year enrollment of 136 in 2006. The college has had eleven principals and over three thousand graduates. It has also served to train ministers in the [[Presbyterian Church of Australia]] and has also trained many [[Baptist]]s who are sympathetic to the Reformed Faith.
==History==
Moore College was founded in [[Liverpool, New South Wales]] in [[1856]] (making 2006 the 150th anniversary of foundation) by a former estate-holder [[Thomas Moore (Australian)|Thomas Moore]] and Anglican Bishop of Sydney, [[Frederic Barker]]. In [[1891]] Moore College was moved to [[Newtown, New South Wales|Newtown]] so that it could be near the [[University of Sydney]]. Since [[1993]], women have jointly enrolled with [[Mary Andrews College]] when they study at Moore. Some of their training for ministry and their pastoral care are, however, the particular responsibility of Mary Andrews College. Moore College has numerous buildings in the surrounding area. The latest building opened was the Broughton Knox Teaching Centre in [[1994]].
The Moore College Library is the biggest theological library in Australia, with close to 300,000 works in its collection.<ref>Details of [http://www.library.moore.edu.au/libabout0/ Moore College Collection]</ref> It also houses numerous manuscripts and other pieces of significance to Anglican, Australian and evangelical history.
Well-known Moore College theologians and writers have included [[Peter T. O'Brien|Peter O'Brien]], [[Barry Webb]], [[Graeme Goldsworthy]], [[Peter Jensen]], [[Paul Barnett (bishop)|Paul Barnett]], [[David Broughton Knox]], [[Donald W. B. Robinson]] and [[Michael Youssef]]. Through the influence of Moore College, [[Sydney Anglicanism]] has maintained its unique Evangelical perspective within worldwide Anglicanism.
==Departments==
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Moore College teaches subjects in the areas of Biblical Studies, Christian Thought and History, and Christian Ministry. There is an emphasis on study of the Bible in the original languages, and practical experience for students in Christian ministry. Most of the college's students are also employed in Christian ministry at churches throughout [[Sydney]].
The college holds the annual ''Moore College Lectures'' and ''Moore College School of Theology'', which are open to students and the public. Many of these lecture series have been subsequently published.
The college also runs the bookstore ''Moore Books'', which provides low cost Christian books to students and the public.
==External studies==
Since the 1940s the college's Department of External Studies has trained lay preachers within the Diocese of Sydney. These students initially attended evening lectures but the course was gradually offered by correspondence.
The department still runs evening lectures as well as a more fully developed correspondence course offered at three levels: the Preliminary Theological Certificate, the Certificate in Theology and the Diploma in Biblical Studies. In 2006 there were just under 2000 students enrolled in correspondence course subjects.<ref>[http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/mission/missionthinking/diy_no_longer_the_answer_for_ptc_ken_noakes/ Number of Moore Correspondence Course students in Sydney, 2006]</ref> This course is also used in several other countries including [[Bible Training Partnership|Nigeria]]<ref>[http://www.bibletrainingpartnership.com Use of Moore Correspondence Course in Nigeria], with the [[Bible Training Partnership]]</ref> and India<ref>[http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/insight/moore_mission_to_india_1/ Use of Moore Correspondence Course in India], with the India Training Mission Team</ref>. Translation is underway into Chinese, Tamil, Hindi and Hausa.<ref>Details of [http://www.moore.edu.au/support/needs.htm Correspondence Course Translation Projects]</ref>
==Accreditation==
Accreditation is by the NSW Department of Education and Training.
Some courses and topics are associated with the [[Australian College of Theology]].
The college offers a number of degrees and diplomas, including a [[Bachelor of Divinity]], [[Bachelor of Theology]], and various Masters degrees. The [[Doctor of Philosophy]] degree is offered both in association with the [[University of Sydney]] and with the [[University of Western Sydney]].
==Faculty==
The Revd Canon J W Woodhouse, BSc (UNSW), BD (London), PhD (Manchester) - Principal - Lectures in Old Testament, Theology
The Revd W H Salier, BEd, MEd (Sydney), BTh, MTh (ACT), PhD (Cantab) - Vice Principal - Lectures in New Testament, Ministry
The Revd M. Hill, BD ( London ), BLitt (UNE), MA (Sydney) - Lectures in Ethics, Philosophy
The Revd G. Athas, BA (Sydney), BD (MTC), PhD (Sydney) - Lectures in Hebrew, Old Testament, Church History and Patristics
M.D. Baddeley, BA (UQld), BD (MTC)- Lectures in Church History
The Revd C R Bale, BA (UNSW), Dip Ed ( Sydney ), BTh (MTC), M Litt (Sydney), PhD (Sydney) - Lectures in Church History, Ministry
The Revd P.G.. Bolt, BTh, MTh (ACT), MA Hons (Macquarie), BD, PhD (London) - Lectures in New Testament
The Rev A J B Cameron, BSc (UNSW), BTh, MTh (ACT), PhD (London) - Lectures in Ethics, Philosophy
The Rev C R Campbell, AdvDipJazz (ANU), BD (MTC), PhD (Macquarie) - Lectures in New Testament, Greek
The Rev K G Condie, BSc (UNSW), BTh, MA (Theol) (ACT) - Dean of Students - Lectures in Ministry, Church History
The Rev R C Doyle, BSc (Sydney), BD (London), PhD (Aberdeen) - Director of Post-Graduate Studies - Lectures in Church History, Theology
The Rev R J Gibson, BSocWk (UNSW), BTh, MTh (ACT), PhD (Macquarie) - Lectures in New Testament, Church History
P H Kern, BS (EBC), MA, MDiv (TEDS), PhD (Sheffield) - Lectures in New Testament
The Rev P T O'Brien (Senior Research Fellow), BD (London), PhD (Manchester) - Lectures in New Testament, Missions
The Rev A P Poulos, BE (UNSW), BTh , MA (Theol) (ACT) - Lectures in Ministry
B S Rosner, BA (Sydney), ThM (Dallas), PhD (Cantab) - Lectures in New Testament, Ethics
The Rev A G Shead, BSc (Sydney), BTh, MTh (ACT), PhD (Cantab)-Vice Principal - Lectures in Old Testament
The Rev M D Thompson, BA (Macquarie), BTh, MTh (ACT), DPhil (Oxon) - Academic Dean - Lectures in Theology, Church History
B G Webb, BA, DipEd (Qld), BD (London), PhD (Sheffield) - Research Fellow - Lectures in Old Testament
P R Williamson, BD, PhD (Belfast) - Lectures in Old Testament
Dr Rev Reuben Salagaras, LL.B (Adelaide), B.Eng (Adelaide), BA (Syd), MTh (Christchurch) - Lectures in Modern Ethical History, Contemporary, Realist, and Aristotelian Philosophy
<ref>Faculty list [http://www.moore.edu.au/15/ on Moore Website]</ref>
==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.moore.edu.au Moore Theological College]
* [http://www.moorebooks.com.au Moore Books]
*[http://www.sydneyanglicans.net Anglican Diocese of Sydney, Australia]
*[http://www.open-bible-institute.org/moore/ Moore College in the UK]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1856]]
[[Category:Seminaries and theological colleges in Australia]]
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[[Category:Anglican theological colleges and seminaries]]
[[Category:Evangelical seminaries and theological colleges]]