St Barnabas College

What St Barnabas College does

St Barnabas College is a private Anglican theological education institution established in 1880 and based at 18 King William Rd, North Adelaide, South Australia, across from St Peter's Cathedral. It operates as a member college of the University of Divinity, holding CRICOS accreditation (Provider 01037A) and TEQSA registration (PRV12135), and serves the educational needs of the Anglican Diocese of Adelaide alongside a wider ecumenical student body. It delivers nationally accredited awards from Undergraduate Certificate in Divinity through Postgraduate and Higher Degree by Research programs, plus a separately accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) stream authorised through SANTACPE/ANZACPE.

The core product set comprises academic awards (Undergraduate Certificate in Divinity, Diploma in Ministry, Diploma in Theology, Advanced Diploma in Theology and Ministry, Bachelor of Ministry, Bachelor of Theology, postgraduate coursework, and research degrees), an accredited CPE centre, the Archbishop's Certificate diocesan training program, and a Community of Learning short-course portfolio (Leading Worship, Being Anglican, Pastoral Care, etc.) delivered at parish venues. Underlying technology is the shared University of Divinity ecosystem — Paradigm for enrolment management, ARK as the learning management system, and the UD Library Hub (WorldCat-powered) for shared library access across South Australian theological colleges — supplemented by library services, direct email enquiry channels, and parish-based physical delivery.

Revenue is generated from tuition fees administered through the University of Divinity (with FEE-HELP availability for domestic students and AUD$300 application fees for international students), $2,500 per CPE unit for private students outside UD awards, and $50 annual community library memberships. The college employs approximately 21 staff under Principal Rev'd Dr Joan Riley, and its go-to-market combines diocesan and parish-based community-led recruitment with a direct-to-consumer enrolment process handled through the Registrar and Academic Dean. No scholarships are offered, and financial figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

St Barnabas College

Legal name

St. Barnabas College

Website

https://sbc.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St Barnabas College is a private Anglican theological college in North Adelaide, founded in 1880 and accredited through the University of Divinity, delivering certificates through PhD, accredited Clinical Pastoral Education, and parish-based formation programs for the Anglican Diocese of Adelaide and beyond.

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Product category

Theological 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

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Seminaries (Graduate Theology & Ministry) (EDAHAKAA)

Keywords

• Theological education
• Ministry training
• Clinical pastoral education
• Higher education
• Anglican studies

Headquarters

HQ city

North Adelaide

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Revenue from tuition fees for University of Divinity accredited awards including certificates, diplomas, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Fees are administered through the University of Divinity.
2. Clinical Pastoral Education (Private Students): Direct revenue from private students not enrolled in UD awards who complete CPE directly through St Barnabas College. Fee of $2,500 (2025 rate) for CPE units.
3. Library Membership: Annual community borrower membership fee of $50 for library access services. Free membership provided to eligible groups including staff, enrolled students, ordination candidates, alumni, and active Anglican clergy.
4. FEE-HELP Government Loans: Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders can defer tuition fees through the FEE-HELP loan scheme, providing income-contingent loan access to higher education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St Barnabas College delivers accredited theological education and ministry training through the University of Divinity, offering certificates, diplomas, undergraduate, and postgraduate degrees in theology, ministry, biblical studies, and church history. It also provides accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), higher degree by research programs (MPhil, PhD, Doctor of Professional Practice), and diocesan formation programs (Archbishop's Certificate, Community of Learning short courses) for lay leaders and clergy of the Anglican Diocese of Adelaide.

Product overview

St Barnabas College offers a unified theological education platform providing accredited awards across certificate, diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels. The portfolio includes core academic awards (Undergraduate Certificate in Divinity, Diploma in Ministry, Diploma in Theology, Advanced Diploma in Theology and Ministry, Bachelor of Ministry, Bachelor of Theology), Postgraduate Awards, Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), and Higher Degree by Research programs. Supporting these are add-on modules such as the Archbishop's Certificate (with multiple formation modules), Community of Learning short courses (Leading Worship, Being Anglican, Pastoral Care, etc.), and Library Services accessed through the University of Divinity Library Hub. Students can study via online, in-person, or mixed/blended modes, with pathways to ordained ministry, lay ministry, chaplaincy, or academic research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Certificate in Divinity
• Diploma in Ministry
• Diploma in Theology
• Advanced Diploma in Theology and Ministry
• Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Theology
• Postgraduate Awards
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
• Higher Degree by Research (HDR)
• Archbishop's Certificate
• Community of Learning Short Courses
• Library Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Nationally accredited awards recognised by TEQSA and University of Divinity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• University of DivinitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt Barnabas College is a member college of the University of Divinity, receiving accreditation for its awards through UD. The partnership provides access to UD systems including Paradigm enrollment management, ARK learning management, and the shared UD Library Hub catalogue. Theology degrees are nationally recognised through UD accreditation.
• SANTACPE (South Australia and Northern Territory Association for Clinical Pastoral Education Inc.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt Barnabas College is an accredited CPE Centre authorised by SANTACPE, which is a recognised member association of ANZACPE (Australia and New Zealand Association for Clinical Pastoral Education). This accreditation enables the college to offer nationally recognised Clinical Pastoral Education training.
• Anglican Diocese of AdelaidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt Barnabas College serves the educational needs of the Anglican Diocese of Adelaide. The college's Community of Learning provides parish-based training that meets the unique learning needs of the diocese and supports the Ministry Wellbeing Program for clergy professional development.
• University of Divinity Partner LibrariessupportingTechnology or IntegrationUD Library Hub powered by WorldCat enables St Barnabas College students to access physical and digital resources from multiple UD partner college libraries. Students have reciprocal borrowing rights with other UD partner colleges in South Australia.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Morling College: Baptist theological college offering undergraduate and postgraduate theology, ministry, and chaplaincy training including CPE. Comparable in mission, program mix, and consortium-based accreditation model.
• Australian Lutheran College: Lutheran theological college providing tertiary theology, ministry, and teacher education with CRICOS accreditation, serving a denominational constituency in a manner directly comparable to St Barnabas's role for Anglicans in Adelaide.
• Catholic Theological College: Previously part of the same ecumenical consortium as St Barnabas in Adelaide; now a Sydney College of Divinity member college offering accredited Catholic theology and ministry programs in a comparable Australian context.
• Trinity College Theological School: Fellow University of Divinity member college based in Melbourne, offering undergraduate and postgraduate theology and ministry programs through the same UD accreditation framework as St Barnabas.
• Whitley College: Baptist theological college affiliated with the University of Divinity, delivering accredited theology, ministry, and CPE programs with similar lay-formation offerings to St Barnabas.

Broad incumbents

• University of Divinity: The accrediting university and consortium hub of which St Barnabas is a member college. Offers the same accredited awards, manages the Paradigm/ARK/Library Hub systems, and serves a national network of partner colleges across Australia.
• Sydney College of Divinity: An alternative ecumenical accrediting body in New South Wales offering accredited awards through its member theological colleges, a structural analogue to the University of Divinity consortium that houses St Barnabas.

Regional players

• Nazarene Theological College (Australia): Australia-Asia Nazarene Bible and theology college offering ministry training with national accreditation, comparable in denominational focus and degree pathways though serving a different region and denomination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StBarnabasCollegeAdelaide
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-barnabas-theological-college

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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