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Australian Lutheran College

Australian Lutheran College

Australian Lutheran College is a diverse learning community, committed to learning for life, providing excellence in theological education and training that prepares tomorrow's leaders in church and community.

Australian Lutheran College is a diverse learning community, committed to learning for life, providing excellence in theological education and training that prepares tomorrow's leaders in church and community.

A pathway-focused theological educator, we provide a distinctive Lutheran theology within the wider Christian tradition. Our graduates are equipped to think imaginatively about issues that affect life in the church and the contemporary world.

We welcome students of all ages, offering high-quality learning and teaching to prepare our students to be effectual workers and leaders who bring life and renewal in the context they serve. You will learn from teachers who care about students, the mission of the church, and the ministries to which people are called.

Come and join us on a transformative, enjoyable, empowering journey of discovery.

Reverend James Winderlich
Principal
Australian Lutheran College

History

Australian Lutheran College (ALC) is the tertiary education provider of the Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA). Its task is to serve the LCA through the preparation and ongoing education of people for service in the church and the world. ALC has enjoyed the unequivocal support of the LCA throughout its existence.

The origins of ALC were as the Immanuel Seminary, founded in 1923, Concordia Seminary, founded in 1892, and Lutheran Teachers College, founded in 1968. The two seminaries came together in 1968 following the formation of the LCA in 1966, and the Teachers College joined them on the North Adelaide campus in 1989. The combined institution was incorporated as ALC in 2004. (Read more about the history of ALC.)

ALC’s legal identity is a Company formed by the General Church Council of the LCA (on behalf of the General Synod), under the Corporations Act 2001, to operate an educational facility. The Company is in effect an incorporated Board of the Church and its capacities and powers are be exercised consistently with the constitution and by-laws of the Church.

The theological position of ALC is that of the LCA as contained in the confessional paragraph of its constitution. All our theology has its beginning and centre in the gospel of Jesus Christ, the good news that God accepts sinners unconditionally and forgives them because of Christ. This central teaching of Scripture is spelt out most clearly in the doctrine of justification by faith, which has always been foundational for the Lutheran Church. This states that people, alienated from God because of sin, are put right with God (or justified) through faith in Christ. The Lutheran Church holds that the doctrine of justification is the proper key to unlocking the message of the Scriptures.

Read more about ALC’s history

    Partner organisation/s

    Australian Lutheran College proudly partners with the following organisations:

  • Lutheran Church of Australia

    The Lutheran Church is the largest Protestant church in the world, with over 70 million members. This website tells the story of Australian and New Zealand Lutherans, following Jesus Christ – where love comes to life. Whoever you are, whatever your story, you're welcome here with us.

  • Australian Centre for Advanced Studies

    ALC delivers Higher Education awards as a college of the University of Divinity and Vocational Education and Training as a member college of the Australian Centre for Advanced Studies.

General contact
(+61) 8 7120 8200
200 Ward Street, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia
For coursework students
Holly Cartwight
Registrar
(+61) 8 7120 8199
For research (HDR) students
Professor Wendy Mayer FAHA
Associate Dean for Research
(+61) 8 7120 8202