Australian College of Christian Studies

What Australian College of Christian Studies does

Australian College of Christian Studies (ACCS) is a private Christian higher education institution headquartered in Burwood, NSW, offering accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Education, Theology, Counselling, Ministry, and Vocational studies. The college was formed through the amalgamation of Emmaus Bible College (established 1957) and Tabor College NSW (established 1992), operating as a single legal entity, Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd (ABN 60 236 028 435), from January 2017. ACCS operates as the designated theological institution for the Christian Community Churches of Australia (CCCAust), follows the CCCAust Statement of Faith, and delivers programs across three campuses (Burwood, Melbourne, Brisbane) plus online through the Moodle LMS and Paradigm enrolment system. The college is accredited by TEQSA (PRV12047) as a Higher Education Provider, by ASQA (RTO Code 91402) as a Registered Training Organisation, and holds CRICOS registration (03375M) for international student enrolments. It is a Member Institution of the Australian University College of Divinity (AUCD), through which it delivers Korean-language coursework via the wholly-owned Sydney Korean Theological College (SKTC) subsidiary.

ACCS's revenue model is tuition-driven, with fees assessed per subject after census date and FEE-HELP government loan access available for eligible domestic students, including the Bachelor of Counselling (Korean) program. The college adopts a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model — prospective students apply via online application forms on the website, attended orientation sessions in three trimesters, and engage through Facebook and blog content marketing. The student base is primarily faith-based individuals seeking ministry, theology, teaching, or Christian counselling credentials, including domestic and international students, with marketing emphasis on small class sizes, community, pastoral support, and flexible online and in-class delivery for working adults juggling work, family, and ministry commitments. Beyond core teaching, ACCS publishes the Logoi Pistoi peer-reviewed e-journal and hosts an annual Research & Scholarship Conference to build academic brand. Leadership comprises a small team of approximately 18 named personnel including Principal Dr Xavier Lakshmanan, Dean of Academics Dr Paul Porta, and Dean of Education Dr Julie-Anne Seach.

Name

Australian College of Christian Studies

Legal name

Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd

Website

https://ccs.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Australian College of Christian Studies is a private, TEQSA-accredited Christian higher education provider in Australia offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Education, Theology, Counselling, and Ministry across three campuses and online, primarily serving faith-based domestic and international students.

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Product category

Faith-based Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Awarding Organizations & Credentialing Bodies (Certificates/Diplomas) (EDADAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

Keywords

• Christian higher education
• Theological degree programs
• Teacher education degrees
• Christian counselling training
• Vocational ministry education

Headquarters

HQ city

Burwood

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: ACCS generates revenue through tuition fees charged per subject, structured with census date billing. Students can pay upfront or access FEE-HELP government loan scheme for eligible domestic students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ACCS is a TEQSA-accredited Christian higher education and vocational provider selling undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, certificates and diplomas across Education, Theology, Counselling, Ministry and Vocational disciplines. Programs are delivered online via Moodle and face-to-face at campuses in NSW, Victoria and Queensland, with Korean-language awards delivered through the SKTC partnership and supported by FEE-HELP for eligible domestic students.

Product overview

Australian College of Christian Studies (ACCS) is a Christian higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs across multiple disciplines. The institution operates as a unified entity following the 2014 merger of Emmaus Bible College (est. 1957) and Tabor College NSW (est. 1992). ACCS delivers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Education, Theology, Counselling (including Korean language programs through 한국어학부), Ministry, and Vocational studies. The college provides face-to-face and online learning options through its Moodle learning management system, with programs FEE-HELP eligible for eligible Australian students. Beyond core academic programs, ACCS publishes the Logoi Pistoi e-journal and hosts an annual Research & Scholarship Conference. ACCS serves as the theological institution for the Christian Community Churches of Australia and delivers some undergraduate/postgraduate coursework awards in Korean language through its Sydney Korean Theological College (SKTC) campus.

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Brands

• Logoi Pistoi: An e-Journal published by ACCS showcasing research papers by College lecturers and students

Products and services

• Education Programs Initial teacher education programs including the Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary streams), Master of Teaching (Primary and Secondary streams) and Graduate Certificate of Education, designed for students pursuing teaching careers in Australian schools.
• Theology Programs Theological education from undergraduate certificate to master's level, including the Undergraduate Certificate in Biblical Studies, Diploma of Theology, Bachelor of Theology, Master of Arts (Theology), Master of Divinity, and Master of Theology for students preparing for ministry and academic theology.
• Counselling Programs (English) Counselling qualifications offered in English from Undergraduate Certificate through to Master level, including the Undergraduate Certificate in Counselling, Undergraduate Certificate in Biblical Counselling, Associate Degree of Counselling, Bachelor of Counselling, Graduate Diploma of Counselling, and Master of Counselling.
• Ministry Programs Ministry training from undergraduate certificate through to bachelor's degree, including the Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry, Associate Degree of Ministry, and Bachelor of Ministry for students preparing for vocational and lay ministry roles.
• Vocational Programs Vocational education and training programs registered with ASQA (RTO Code 91402), complementing the higher education offerings with practical faith-based training pathways.
• Bachelor of Counselling (Korean) A three-year undergraduate degree (24 subjects, 144 credit points) taught fully in Korean language, integrating biblical and psychological principles for counselling careers, available online or in-class, FEE-HELP eligible.

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Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Australian University College of Divinity (AUCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACCS is a Member Institution of the Australian University College of Divinity. ACCS delivers its undergraduate and postgraduate coursework awards in Korean through this association. AUCD has campuses in Brisbane and Melbourne (CRICOS Code 02948J).
• Christian Community Churches of Australia (CCCAust)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACCS is the theological institution for the Christian Community Churches of Australia. The college uses the CCCAust Statement of Faith and operates according to their doctrinal framework. The Doctrinal Statement provides guidance for application and practice among the CCCAust church network.
• Sydney Korean Theological College (SKTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSKTC is a partner institution delivering Korean language programs under the ACCS umbrella. ACCS delivers undergraduate and postgraduate coursework awards in Korean through SKTC. SKTC has its own orientation dates and operates under the same quality framework.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ACCSOnline
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/australian-college-of-christian-studies

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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