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MCD University of Divinity and Recognised Teaching Institutions

MCD University of Divinity offers academic services to the Christian churches, to the academic staff and students, and to the wider community. In 2008, 17% of students were candidates for ordained Christian ministry: many of the others are likely to serve in a similar capacity. Whether candidates or not, MCD University of Divinity students generally pursue learning for its own sake, and the learning style which characterises studies in Divinity is that of the humanities. The MCD University of Divinity thus serves its people, and the wider community, primarily through "dialogue with traditions and values that have been refined over the centuries".

In seeking to meet MCD University of Divinity objectives, and fulfil the mission of the MCD University of Divinity in accordance with the established values, the MCD University of Divinity functions in closely interwoven ways:

  • through the teaching offered at the MCD University of Divinity's Recognised Teaching Institutions (RTI), authorised by the Council
  • with internationally recognised research by the academic staff located throughout the MCD University of Divinity at RTIs and Colleges, all supported by the MCD University of Divinity Research Office
  • through the central administration, providing the support, coordination, and facilitation of the administration of the College,  and the MCD University of Divinity professional studies.

As the governing body of the MCD University of Divintiy, the Council, in consultation with staff throughout the College, establishes the strategic direction of the institution. The Recognised Teaching Institutions are closely involved with the implementation, and their own operational management relevant to their individual goals. However, each objective represents a responsibility shared.

There are ten Recognised Teaching Institutions that MCD University of Divinity are involved with: