Queensland Theological College

What Queensland Theological College does

Queensland Theological College (QTC) is a non-profit theological institution located in Spring Hill, Brisbane, founded in 1886 as the Theological Hall and operated as a ministry of the Presbyterian Church of Queensland. QTC delivers theological education and ministry training across diploma, undergraduate, graduate, and research levels (AQF Levels 5–10), with qualifications conferred through its affiliation with the Australian University of Theology (AUT, CRICOS 02650E). The institution's primary customer segment is ordination candidates for the Presbyterian Church of Queensland, who complete a structured four-year program combining theological study with field education and presbytery assessments. Secondary segments include full-time and part-time ministry students, working pastors taking evening or online classes, theological researchers pursuing PhD study, and women in local churches enrolled in the 12-week Ministry to Women (M2W) short program.

QTC's product portfolio spans Diploma of Theology/Ministry, Bachelor of Theology/Ministry, Graduate Certificate/Diploma of Divinity, Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Theology (Research), and Doctor of Philosophy, alongside intensives for ministry workers and the M2W short program. Delivery is multi-modal: on-campus full-time (lectures Tuesday–Thursday), Monday evening classes, synchronous online for selected units, and one-week intensive units at AQF Levels 8–9. The technology backbone is a standard online learning platform with no proprietary AI or data components; the QTC Library runs on Softlink's hosted system. The college maintains a multi-channel presence through its website, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, a quarterly email newsletter, and an events calendar (Open Weeks in April, August, October; Annual Lecture series).

QTC's revenue model is primarily tuition-based, with per-unit fees set annually by AUT and QTC subsidizing domestic fees (e.g., $36.25–$46.25 per credit point). Fees for a 12-credit-point unit range from $2,940 (undergraduate) to $3,288 (graduate), with research degrees priced at $5,928–$11,856 per semester. FEE-HELP and Centrelink allowances are available for eligible students, and regional ministry subsidies ($250 per unit) are offered to MTS students living more than 250km away in paid vocational ministry roles. The college also solicits donations (a 'Building the Future' campaign is referenced) and benefits from its relationship with PCQ. QTC is governed by its own board/committee structure under PCQ oversight and is not publicly traded or venture-backed.

Name

Queensland Theological College

Legal name

Queensland Theological College

Website

https://qtc.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Queensland Theological College is a non-profit theological institution in Brisbane, Australia, training Presbyterian ordination candidates and other ministry students through diploma, undergraduate, graduate, and research programs affiliated with the Australian University of Theology.

Ownership category

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Product category

Theological Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Religious Organizations (81311)

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
• Ministry training
• Divinity programs
• Ordination preparation
• Religious higher education

Headquarters

HQ city

Spring Hill

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: QTC charges tuition fees per unit or credit point for theological education courses across undergraduate, graduate, and research levels. Fees are set annually by Australian University of Theology with QTC subsidies for domestic students. Overseas students are charged at the same rate as domestic students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Queensland Theological College delivers theological higher-education programs — Diplomas of Theology/Ministry, Bachelor of Theology/Ministry, Graduate Certificate/Diploma of Divinity, Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Theology (Research), and Doctor of Philosophy — through its affiliation with the Australian University of Theology. It also runs the four-year Candidates for Ministry Program for PCQ ordination candidates, the 12-week Ministry to Women (M2W) program, and advanced intensive units for ministry workers, delivered on-campus, in evening classes, synchronously online, and via intensives.

Product overview

Queensland Theological College offers a comprehensive theological education portfolio through its affiliation with the Australian University of Theology. The core offering consists of undergraduate diplomas and degrees (Diploma of Theology/Ministry, Bachelor of Theology/Ministry), graduate qualifications (Graduate Certificate/Diploma of Divinity, Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies), and research programs (Master of Theology, Doctor of Philosophy). Specialized programs include the four-year Candidates for Ministry Program for Presbyterian ordination preparation, the 12-week Ministry to Women (M2W) short program, and Intensives for Ministry Workers offering continuing education units. The college also engages the broader community through Open Week events and an Annual Lecture series featuring prominent theological speakers.

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Brands

• Ministry to Women (M2W): A 12-week short program for women in local churches who would love to be equipped to serve Christ more effectively.

Products and services

• Master of Theology (Research) A research degree at AQF Level 9 requiring a 30,000-word thesis, typically completed in one year full-time. Designed for theology graduates engaged in the ministerial profession who aspire to teach in theological colleges.
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) A research doctorate requiring a thesis of approximately 80,000 words, normally completed in three years full-time. QTC offers expert supervision in Old Testament studies, Biblical Theology, Patristics, and Historical Theology.
• Candidates for Ministry Program A four-year program for ordination candidates of the Presbyterian Church of Queensland, incorporating QTC Pastor's Pathway requirements plus additional units for ordained ministry preparation within Presbyterian congregations.
• Ministry to Women (M2W) A 12-week program equipping women in local churches to serve Christ more effectively through understanding, teaching, and applying the gospel in contexts of one-to-one relationships, small groups, and evangelism to women.
• Intensives for Ministry Workers Advanced intensive units taught at AQF Levels 8 and 9, offered through Australian University of Theology qualifications. Formerly known as 'MA Units', these units can be credited toward a Master of Theological Studies or MA qualifications.
• Diploma of Theology/Ministry Diploma-level theological qualification at AQF Levels 5-7, providing foundational training for ministry roles. Priced at $2,940 per 12cp unit or $245 per credit point with QTC domestic fee subsidy of $36.25 per cp.
• Bachelor of Theology/Ministry Bachelor-level theological qualification at AQF Levels 6-7, providing comprehensive training for gospel-driven ministry leadership. Priced at $2,940 per 12cp unit or $245 per credit point with QTC domestic fee subsidy of $36.25 per cp.
• Graduate Certificate/Diploma of Divinity Graduate-level qualifications at AQF Level 8 for students with prior theological education seeking advanced standing or specialised ministry training. Priced at $3,288 per 12cp unit or $274 per credit point with QTC domestic fee subsidy of $40 per cp.
• Master of Divinity Comprehensive master's degree at AQF Level 9 preparing students for professional ministry leadership. Priced at $3,288 per 12cp unit or $274 per credit point with QTC domestic fee subsidy of $40 per cp.
• Master of Theological Studies (MTS) Master's degree at AQF Level 9 providing advanced theological study, with regional ministry subsidy of $250 per unit available for students living more than 250km away in vocational ministry roles in QLD, NT, or Northern NSW. Priced at $3,288 per 12cp unit or $274 per credit point with QTC domestic fee subsidy of $40 per cp.
• QTC Open Week Prospective student orientation event offering the opportunity to experience life as a QTC student through lectures, chapel services, community interaction, and consultation with staff about study options. Held quarterly in April, August, and October.
• QTC Annual Lecture Annual public lecture event featuring guest speakers on theological and ministry topics, with featured speakers including Jared Wilson (2026) and Rory Shiner (2025).
• Public Day with Matt Newkirk A full-day intensive public lecture on the Biblical Theology of Mission, examining God's purpose for creation and missionary call throughout biblical history.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Presbyterian Church of QueenslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQTC is a ministry of the Presbyterian Church of Queensland and is the recognised training college of PCQ. QTC provides theological training for PCQ ordination candidates and works closely with PCQ's Committee on Training for the Ministry (CTM) and Committee on Ministry Resourcing (CMR) for candidate placement.
• Australian University of TheologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQTC is an affiliated college of the Australian University of Theology. QTC is approved to deliver AUT courses (CRICOS 02650E), and QTC qualifications are awarded by AUT. This partnership enables FEE-HELP, Centrelink allowances, and international student enrollment.
• 20schemesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in church planting content. Derek Hanna speaks with Matthew Spandler-Davison from 20schemes about church planting in poor communities.
• Church in Hard PlacesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in church planting content. Associated with Acts 29 Network for training leaders for church planting in disadvantaged communities.
• Mission to the WorldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMatt Newkirk serves with Mission to the World as President and Professor of Old Testament at Christ Bible Seminary in Nagoya, Japan. He teaches intensive units at QTC.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Australian University of Theology: The national accreditation body through which QTC delivers its qualifications. Acts as a broader incumbent that aggregates multiple affiliated colleges including QTC, shaping the regulatory and academic framework in which QTC competes.
• Christ College Sydney: Anglican theological college in Sydney offering undergraduate and graduate theological qualifications through AUT. Operates as a broader incumbent in the same AUT-affiliated ecosystem as QTC.

Direct peers

• Morling College: Baptist theological college with multiple campuses. Offers similar AQF-level diploma, bachelor, and graduate programs in theology and ministry through AUT, providing comparable curriculum and accreditation pathways.
• Melbourne School of Theology: Interdenominational evangelical theological college in Melbourne offering undergraduate and graduate theology through AUT. Comparable to QTC in AUT affiliation, multi-modal delivery, and broad theological curriculum spanning ministry preparation.
• Sydney Missionary and Bible College: Sydney-based Reformed theological college offering undergraduate and graduate theological qualifications through the Australian University of Theology. Closely comparable to QTC in denomination (Reformed/evangelical), AFFILIATION with AUT, and ordination-track focus.
• Reformed Theological College: Geelong-based Reformed theological college affiliated with AUT. A direct denominational peer to QTC, sharing a Reformed theological perspective, AUT accreditation, and ordination-track programs.
• Ridley College: Melbourne-based Anglican theological college affiliated with the Australian University of Theology. Offers diploma through master-level theological programs with a similar ordination-pipeline model and AQF-aligned qualifications.

Regional players

• Bible College SA: South Australian theological college offering diploma and degree-level programs. Comparable to QTC in mission and curriculum but operates in a different geographic state market.
• Tabor College: Adelaide-based theological college offering ministry and education programs. Comparable in scale and curriculum focus to QTC, but serves a different regional market in South Australia.
• Perth Bible College: Western Australia-based evangelical theological college offering diploma and bachelor-level programs. Comparable to QTC in mission and curriculum but operates primarily in a different geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/qtc_bris
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfSNNZVZy2uY8obmOoADNJA
• Facebookfacebook.com/QueenslandTheologicalCollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/queenslandtheologicalcollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/queenslandtheologicalcollege

Compliance4 records

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Profiles1 record

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