Eva Burrows College

What Eva Burrows College does

Eva Burrows College is The Salvation Army Australia's national college, formed in September 2017 through the unification of Booth College (Sydney) and Catherine Booth College (Melbourne). The institution delivers two principal product lines: higher education awards delivered as an affiliated College of the University of Divinity (TEQSA Provider ID PRV12135), spanning Diploma to PhD qualifications in theology and ministry, and vocational training operated under the registered business name Eva Burrows College Vocational Training (RTO Code 0328, registered with the Australian Skills Quality Authority), covering community services, leadership and management, financial counselling, alcohol and other drugs, and various accredited skill sets. Vocational courses are delivered primarily online through the Booth Online Learning Management System (boothonline.edu.au), with on-campus study options available at the Melbourne (Ringwood) and Sydney (Parramatta) campuses, and via associated training sites including Oasis Hunter.

The college's revenue model is built on fee-for-service tuition (vocational courses priced from $309 for individual units up to $7,733 for two-year Diplomas, with payment plans available), higher education tuition through the University of Divinity affiliation, government-funded vocational positions, subsidized fees for Salvation Army personnel under the Personnel Development Policy, and ancillary revenue from facility hire (auditorium, classrooms, chapel) and 30 on-campus short-stay apartments at the eight-acre Melbourne campus. Customer segments are concentrated in Salvation Army officers and personnel (the anchor segment, with subsidized access), community services workers, financial counsellors, and a secondary segment of general public seeking theology education.

Operations are supported by a small core team (1-10 employees disclosed), with academic delivery led by the Head of College (Major Daniel Templeman Twells), an Academic Dean (Major Dr Catherine Spiller), coursework coordinators, sessional and adjunct lecturers, and honorary research fellows drawn from Australian universities. The college explicitly does not accept international students, capping addressable market to Australia, and operates within the broader governance and funding structure of its parent nonprofit, The Salvation Army Australia.

Name

Eva Burrows College

Legal name

Eva Burrows College

Website

https://evaburrowscollege.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Eva Burrows College is The Salvation Army Australia's national college, delivering accredited vocational training (RTO 0328) and University of Divinity-affiliated higher education in theology, ministry, and community services across Australia via online and two campus locations.

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Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Theological higher education
• Community services courses
• Financial counselling training
• Salvation army officership formation

Headquarters

HQ city

Ringwood

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Vocational Courses: Fee-for-service vocational education including Certificates IV, Diplomas, and Skill Sets ranging from $309 to $7,733 per course, with payment plans available
2. Higher Education Awards: University of Divinity affiliated higher education awards including undergraduate and postgraduate theology and ministry qualifications
3. Facility Hire: Conference and event venue rental including auditorium, classrooms, meeting rooms, chapel, and accommodation apartments at Melbourne campus
4. Accommodation Services: 30 one-bedroom apartments available for short-term stays with rates from $125-$900 depending on duration, including continental breakfast

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Eva Burrows College is a private educational institution that delivers accredited vocational training (Certificates IV, Diplomas, and Skill Sets) as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 0328) and higher education awards in theology and ministry as an affiliated College of the University of Divinity. The college offers courses in community services, leadership and management, alcohol and other drugs support, financial counselling, and officership formation, delivered online and on-campus to individual students across Australia.

Product overview

Eva Burrows College is The Salvation Army's national college in Australia, formed in September 2017 through the unification of Booth College (Sydney) and Catherine Booth College (Melbourne). The college delivers two primary product lines: Higher Education Awards as an affiliated College of the University of Divinity (TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12135), offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs in theology and ministry; and Vocational Training as RTO 0328 registered with ASQA, providing accredited courses in community services, leadership and management, financial counselling, and alcohol and other drugs sectors. The college operates the Booth Online learning portal for online course delivery, maintains an on-site library with access to University of Divinity resources, and offers facility hire and accommodation services at its Melbourne campus. Key vocational qualifications include Certificates IV and Diplomas in Community Services, Leadership and Management, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Financial Counselling, plus various specialised skill sets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Higher Education Awards Undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs in theology and ministry delivered as an affiliated College of the University of Divinity, with degrees from Diploma to PhD. Target audience: individual students seeking theological higher education.
• Vocational Training Courses Accredited vocational courses (Certificates IV, Diplomas, Skill Sets) covering community services, leadership and management, financial counselling, and alcohol and other drugs sectors. Target audience: individual students and working professionals seeking nationally recognised VET qualifications.
• Officership Formation Formation programs for Salvation Army officers including training, spiritual development, and ministry preparation, including the Formation in Study pathway. Target audience: Salvation Army officer candidates and personnel.
• Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (CHC43215) Online vocational qualification equipping learners to support people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction through assessment, intervention, counselling, and advocacy services. 17 units over 18 months with optional work experience. Target audience: aspiring AOD workers.
• Certificate IV in Community Services (CHC42021) Online qualification for workers providing person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities. 15 units over approximately 14 hours per week of study. Target audience: community services workers.
• Certificate IV in Leadership and Management (BSB40520) Online vocational qualification providing skills to lead and support others, implement operational plans, manage projects, and demonstrate leadership in the workplace. 12 units over 18 months. Target audience: aspiring leaders and managers.
• Diploma of Community Services (CHC52025) Online qualification for managing, coordinating and delivering person-centred services. 20 units over two years plus mandatory 100 hours work placement. Target audience: community services case managers.
• Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420) Online qualification applying knowledge, practical skills and experience in leadership and management across enterprise and industry contexts. 12 units over 2 years. Target audience: current and aspiring managers.
• Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs (CHC53215) Online qualification providing high-level specialist knowledge and practical skills to support people with alcohol and drug issues. 22 units over two years with optional work experience. Target audience: AOD specialists and practitioners.
• Diploma of Financial Counselling (CHC51122) Online qualification for becoming a Financial Counsellor within community services, providing specialist knowledge and paralegal skills for those facing debt and financial issues. 17 units over two years plus 220 hours work placement and workshops. Target audience: aspiring financial counsellors.
• Rural Financial Counselling Specialisation Specialisation developing skills to work with rurally based clients using a client-focused financial counselling process. Three units over six months. Target audience: financial counsellors serving rural communities.
• Problem Gambling Skill Set (CHCSS00111) Industry-endorsed skill set providing counselling skills for working with clients who have gambling problems. Two units over six months. Target audience: counsellors and financial counsellors.
• Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set (CHCSS00093) Skill set developing skills to assess, support, educate and counsel people with drug and alcohol issues. Four units over six months. Target audience: AOD support workers and community workers.
• Financial Literacy Education Skill Set (CHCSS00077) Skill set developing skills to educate clients on money management and basic consumer credit issues. Three units over six months. Target audience: community workers and financial capability roles.
• Domestic and Family Violence Unit (CHCDFV001) Unit of study building skills to identify domestic and family violence, respond appropriately, and ensure safety and wellbeing of clients. Self-directed online course completed over three months. Target audience: community workers and service providers.
• Melbourne Campus Accommodation 30 one-bedroom apartments available for short-term stays at Melbourne campus, with rates from $125-$900 depending on duration, including continental breakfast. Target audience: conference attendees, retreat participants, and event guests.
• Facility Hire Conference and event venue rental at Melbourne campus including auditorium (200 people), classrooms, meeting rooms, chapel, basketball court, and oval, with catering and AV equipment available. Target audience: external organisations hosting conferences, retreats, and events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2026: 20 EBC students graduated through University of Divinity with awards from Diploma to PhD

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles10 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• University of DivinitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2017Eva Burrows College delivers higher education awards as an affiliated College of the University of Divinity (CRICOS Provider Code 01037A), Australia's first and only specialist university offering degrees in theology. Students can earn qualifications from Diploma to PhD through this partnership. The college also participates in University of Divinity graduation ceremonies.
• Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)coreOthersEva Burrows College Vocational Training is registered with ASQA (RTO Code 0328) as a Registered Training Organisation under the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011, delivering accredited vocational courses.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TAFE NSW: Government-owned vocational education provider delivering Certificate IV and Diploma programmes across community services, leadership, and related sectors across NSW. Comparable as a major RTO competitor in the vocational course market EBC addresses, though broader in scope and substantially larger in scale.
• Chisholm Institute: Major Victorian TAFE delivering community services, financial counselling, leadership and management qualifications across metropolitan Melbourne. Comparable as a vocational education competitor operating in EBC's home geography, with substantially greater scale and government funding.
• Open Universities Australia: Large-scale online higher education aggregator partnering with multiple Australian universities to deliver fully online degrees and short courses. Comparable as a national online education delivery model competing for the same self-paced, working-adult student segment that EBC serves through Booth Online.

Direct peers

• Australian College of Theology (ACT): National consortium of evangelical theological colleges delivering accredited higher education awards from diploma through doctoral level. Comparable as an inter-college accreditation and delivery network serving faith-based institutions across Australia.
• Tabor College: Adventist theological college in Adelaide/Melbourne offering higher education in theology, education, and arts through university affiliation. Comparable in faith-based higher education, course catalogue breadth, and small-institution scale.
• Melbourne School of Theology: Independent evangelical theological college in Melbourne offering accredited higher education awards (through University of Divinity affiliation) and vocational pathways. Directly comparable to EBC in mission, accreditation pathway, and theological focus, with overlapping target audience of ministry candidates and lay students.
• Whitley College: Baptist college in Melbourne affiliated with the University of Divinity offering awards in theology, ministry, and counselling. Directly comparable in denomination-adjacent theological higher education, geography, and University of Divinity affiliation model.
• Vose Seminary: Western Australian theological college offering accredited higher education in theology, ministry, and counselling through University of Divinity affiliation. Comparable in specialised theological higher education and small-college scale.
• Morling College: Baptist theological college in Sydney/Melbourne offering accredited higher education in theology, ministry, and counselling (through ACT and other affiliations) plus vocational training. Comparable in faith-based positioning, multi-campus footprint, and blending of theological education with practical ministry training.
• ACOM (Australian College of Ministries): Sydney-based Pentecostal theological college offering higher education in theology, ministry, and leadership. Directly comparable in faith-based theological higher education with strong alignment in target audience of ministry practitioners and lay leaders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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