Australian Lutheran College

Welcome

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.

History

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

ALC Campus

Following months of planning and preparation, ALC has finally completed its large-scale move off the North Adelaide campus, handing the property encompassing Hebart Hall, Graebner Hall, Hamann Hall and the Lohe Memorial Library back to the LCA on 30 June, in preparation for its change to new ownership on 1 July. Due to settlement arrangements negotiated by the LCA, the remainder of the campus, including the student centre, squash courts and townhouses on Archer Street will be maintained by ALC for a further 12 months.

While ALC staff will work remotely until the new Church House at 139 Frome Street, Adelaide is ready to move into, the new ALC library at Suite 1.01, 22 Pulteney Street, Adelaide will be used as their “home base”. (Refer to this library location flyer for details on how to find the library, as well as public transport and parking options.)

The best method for contacting staff during this transition period is via email. Alternatively, staff may be contacted using their direct phone numbers. For a complete listing containing staff contact numbers and emails, please refer to the staff index located on our website: https://alc.edu.au/about/alc-staff/.

Mail for both the library and ALC should be sent to: PO Box 346, North Adelaide SA 5006.

ALC Library

ALC Library, formerly known as Löhe Memorial Library, supports the learning, teaching and research needs of students and staff of Australian Lutheran College and the wider University of Divinity. With access to a wide range of print and electronic resources, we serve ALC students throughout Australia and the wider pastoral and academic community of the Lutheran Church of Australia.

The library is open on Tuesdays – Fridays from 8.30am – 4.00pm (closed on public holidays). 

For those who haven’t come to visit our new location yet, refer to this library location flyer for details on how to find us, as well as public transport and parking options.

Collection Strengths and Specialties

Over 90,000 theological and educational resources and research tools. Large collection of digital assets. Collection of rare books including 1551 imprint of the Luther Bible and an original edition of the Book of Concord.