Presbyterian Ministry Candidates
The College is one of three authorized to train men for the ordained ministry of the Presbyterian Church of Australia. The academic requirements for candidates for the Presbyterian ministry are set by the General Assembly of Australia (GAA) and administered by the College Committee of the GAA. In accordance with the doctrinal standards of the Church, and the regulations of the College Committee, the instruction in the College centres around the biblical area, and involves four years' full-time training, including work in both Hebrew and Greek.
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