Catholic Theological College

What Catholic Theological College does

Catholic Theological College (CTC) is a private non-profit higher education institution established in 1972 in East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It operates as a Recognised Teaching Institution of the University of Divinity, which was constituted as a degree-granting body by the Parliament of Victoria in 1910, and is the principal academic formation provider for Catholic clergy, religious, and laity across Victoria and Tasmania. The college was founded by a confederation of five dioceses (Melbourne, Hobart, Ballarat, Sandhurst, Sale) and religious orders, and has progressively added affiliates including the Conventual Franciscan Friars (1996), Dominican Friars (2009), Missionaries of God's Love (2014), Jesuits (2016), and Salvatorians (2017), now working with ten affiliated seminaries and orders.

CTC delivers a portfolio spanning undergraduate diplomas through doctoral programs, including the Diploma in Theology, Bachelor of Theology, Bachelor of Ministry, six graduate certificates (Divinity, Theology, Spirituality, Teaching Religious Education, Leadership, Research Methodology), five graduate diplomas, six master's degrees, and the PhD and MPhil research programs. All awards are conferred by the University of Divinity, and courses are delivered through face-to-face instruction at the East Melbourne campus, online (synchronous and asynchronous), or in mixed mode via the ARK learning management system, with library services provided by Mannix Library. The college supplements its degree programs with the "Engaging Your Faith" professional development series of short online sessions priced at $25-$40 each.

CTC generates revenue primarily through tuition fees (e.g., $2,184 per 18-point undergraduate unit, $3,384 per 24-point postgraduate unit, $20,304 per annum for HDR), with additional revenue from a $300 overseas student application fee, Engaging Your Faith sessions, and third-party sponsorship arrangements with Catholic Education offices (Melbourne, Sale, Sandhurst) and Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools. The college operates under TEQSA Provider PRV12135 and CRICOS Provider 01037A, enabling both domestic and international student enrollment via Convera GlobalPay. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the college's own admissions process, with channel partners including the Catholic education offices that sponsor teacher enrollment in the Master of Education and Theology program.

Name

Catholic Theological College

Legal name

Catholic Theological College

Website

https://ctc.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Catholic Theological College is a private non-profit Australian theological college and a Recognised Teaching Institution of the University of Divinity, delivering undergraduate through doctoral programs in theology and philosophy to Catholic seminarians, religious order members, diaconate candidates, Catholic school teachers, and lay ministers across Victoria and Tasmania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Theological Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seminaries (Graduate Theology & Ministry) (EDAHAKAA), Ministerial Training Institutes (Clergy Formation) (EDAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Theological education
• Seminary formation
• Religious studies
• Catholic higher education
• Ministerial training

Headquarters

HQ city

East Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: CTC generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged per unit or per annum depending on course level. Fees are paid to the University of Divinity at time of admission or reenrolment. The college offers FEE-HELP for eligible domestic students and accepts various payment methods including BPAY, credit card, cheque, and third-party sponsorship.
2. Application Fees: Overseas student application fee of $300 for processing applications.
3. Professional Development Sessions: Engaging Your Faith sessions offered at $25 per session for general audience and $40 per session for teachers seeking Catholic school accreditation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Catholic Theological College is a Roman Catholic higher education institution that delivers accredited theological and ministerial education programs from diploma through doctoral level. It serves seminarians, priests, religious, and lay students as a college of the University of Divinity, and supports priestly formation and ministry training for Australian dioceses and religious orders.

Product overview

Catholic Theological College offers a comprehensive theological education portfolio spanning undergraduate diplomas to doctoral degrees, primarily through the University of Divinity. The product suite includes: undergraduate programs (Diploma in Theology, Advanced Diploma in Philosophy, Bachelor of Theology, Bachelor of Ministry); graduate certificates (in Divinity, Theology, Spirituality, Teaching Religious Education, Leadership, and Research Methodology); graduate diplomas (in Divinity, Spirituality, Pastoral and Spiritual Care, Theology, and Philosophy); masters degrees (Education and Theology, Pastoral and Spiritual Care, Theology, Philosophical Studies, Theological Studies, and Spirituality); and doctoral programs (Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy). Additionally, the Engaging Your Faith professional development program offers online sessions for continuing education. Most courses are available fully online, and the college collaborates with Yarra Theological Union on select programs including the Master of Education and Theology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diploma in Theology

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of DivinitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTC is a college of the University of Divinity, which was constituted as a degree-granting body by the Parliament of Victoria in 1910. CTC became a Recognised Teaching Institution in 1973. All CTC awards are conferred by the University of Divinity.
• Corpus Christi CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiocesan Seminary for Victoria and Tasmania located at 180 Drummond Street, Carlton VIC 3053. CTC serves as the academic formation provider for seminarians at Corpus Christi College.
• Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt Mary's Seminary, 647 Burke Road, Camberwell VIC 3124. One of the founding confederated religious orders of CTC.
• Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDon Bosco House, Melbourne, 59 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill VIC 3068. One of the founding confederated religious orders of CTC.
• Conventual Franciscan Friars (OFMConv.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt Joseph of Cupertino Friary, 10 Dimar Court, Dingley VIC 3172. Affiliated member since 1996.
• Dominican Friars (OP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt Dominic's Priory, 816 Riversdale Road, Camberwell VIC 3124. Affiliated member since 2009.
• Missionaries of God's Love (MGL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJohn Paul II House of Formation, 297-299 Warrigal Road, Burwood VIC 3125. Affiliated member since 2014.
• Society of Jesus (Jesuits)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaber House Community, 175 Royal Parade, Parkville VIC 3052. Affiliated member since 2016.
• Society of the Divine Saviour (Salvatorians)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSalvatorian Formation House, 45 Railway Place, Alphington VIC 3078. Affiliated member since 2017.
• Yarra Theological UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with CTC on the Master of Education and Theology degree. Units for this course are offered by both CTC and YTU.
• Mannix LibrarycoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides library services including print and electronic resources to CTC students. Located and operated as part of the Catholic theological college network.
• Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMACS provides sponsorship for CTC programs including Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education and Master of Education and Theology for teachers in Archdiocese schools.
• Catholic Education Office SaleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides sponsorship for CTC programs for teachers in Diocese of Sale Catholic schools.
• Catholic Education Office SandhurstminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides sponsorship for CTC programs for teachers in Diocese of Sandhurst Catholic schools.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yarra Theological Union: Fellow college of the University of Divinity in Melbourne offering theology and ministry degrees. CTC and YTU already collaborate on the Master of Education and Theology, making them the closest direct peer in geography, faith tradition, and course portfolio.
• Whitley College: Baptist theological college and University of Divinity affiliate offering ministry and theology degrees. Comparable in size, mission-driven ethos, and graduate program portfolio.
• St Francis College (University of Divinity): Anglican theological college within the University of Divinity federation. Comparable in size, course portfolio, and mission to prepare church leaders and lay ministers.
• Stirling Theological College: Ecumenical theological college within the University of Divinity. Directly comparable as a peer college offering undergraduate and postgraduate theology programs in the same federation.
• Trinity College Theological School (University of Divinity): Fellow University of Divinity college offering theology, ministry, and research programs. Directly comparable as a peer college within the same federation structure.
• St Athanasius College: Coptic Orthodox theological college within the University of Divinity. Comparable as a peer University of Divinity college serving a specific Christian tradition with similar program structures.
• Jesuit College of Spirituality: Jesuit-affiliated college within the University of Divinity offering spiritual direction and formation programs. Comparable in Catholic-focused formation and spiritual theology specialty.
• Pilgrim Theological College: Uniting Church theological college within the University of Divinity, offering similar undergraduate to doctoral theology programs. Directly comparable in academic level, delivery model, and student segments.

Broad incumbents

• Australian Catholic University: Major Australian Catholic university offering undergraduate and postgraduate theology, education, and pastoral programs. Much larger institution competing for the same Catholic school teacher accreditation and lay ministry segments.
• University of Notre Dame Australia: Catholic university with theology and philosophy programs across multiple campuses. Competes with CTC for religious education teacher accreditation and offers doctoral-level theology research.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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