Recognised Teaching Institutions
Melbourne College of Divinity (MCD) offers academic services to the Christian churches, to the academic staff and students, and to the wider community. In 2008, some 17% of students were candidates for ordained Christian ministry: many others are likely to serve in a similar capacity. Candidates and others alike, generally MCD students pursue learning for its own sake. The MCD 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 College objectives, and fulfil the mission of the College in accord with the established values, the MCD functions in closely interwoven ways:
- through the teaching offered at the MCD Recognised Teaching Institutions (RTI) which are authorised by the Council
- with the internationally recognised research of the academic staff and students located throughout the MCD at RTIs, all supported by the MCD Research Office
- through the central administration, providing the support, coordination, and facilitation of the administration of the College, and the MCD professional studies.
As the governing body of the MCD, the Council, in consultation with staff, establishes the strategic direction of the institution. The Recognised Teaching Institutions are closely involved with the implementation of the Strategic Plan and their own operational management relevant to the individual goals of the RTIs. However, each objective as stated above represents a responsibility shared.
There are seven Recognised Teaching Institutions that MCD are involved with:
