From its inception in 1972, Catholic Theological College has been one of the Recognised Teaching Institutions of the Melbourne College of Divinity.

Qui est ex Deo verba Dei audit The one who is from God hears the words of God – John 8:47

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Established in 1910 by the Parliament of the State of Victoria, the Melbourne College of Divinity (MCD) is the world’s oldest ecumenical degree-granting consortium. Programs of study at CTC fulfil all requirements for the gaining of these degrees.

The MCD is committed to ecumenical co-operation in theological education which enables each member institution to be true to its own heritage and commitments, yet at the same time open to the enrichment of engagement with others. The opportunities created by such co-operation are available in few other places in the world.

In 1993 the MCD was affiliated with the University of Melbourne, while retaining its autonomy and degree-conferring status. In 2001 the College was listed as a Schedule 1 Higher Education Institution by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Science and Training, alongside Australia’s universities. This made it eligible to receive Federal funding for research, Australian Postgraduate Research Awards and International Postgraduate Research Scholarships. The Higher Education Support Act (2003) lists the MCD as a Table B (Private, Self-regulating) Higher Education Provider, which allows MCD students to access federally-funded loans under the FEE-HELP scheme.

The publication of Pacifica, the College’s journal, is increasingly making others aware of the scholarship and resources contributing to the MCD.

The Centenary of the MCD celebrates the unique ecumenical vision of the founders of the College in 1910. Today the MCD consists of eight denominational colleges representing the Anglican, Baptist, Churches of Christ, Roman Catholic and Uniting churches, and The Salvation Army, and one specialist institute, the Institute for Christian Spirituality and Pastoral Formation.