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Moore Theological College, otherwise known simply as '''Moore College''', is the theological training Seminary for the Anglican Diocese of Sydney , Australia . It has a strong tradition of Conservative , Calvinist and Evangelical theology. It is one of the largest Anglican Seminaries in the world, with full-time enrollments numbering in the hundreds, and a first year enrollment of 136 in 2006. The College has had eleven principals and over three thousand graduates. It has, in the past, also served to train ministers in the Presbyterian Church Of Australia , and it has trained many Baptist s who are sympathetic to the Reformed Faith. Much of Moore College's material is run as a correspondence course in the UK by The Good Book Company , with over seven hundred students enrolling each year. HISTORY Moore College was founded in Liverpool, New South Wales in 1856 , making 2006 the 150th anniversary of foundation, by a former estate-holder Thomas Moore and Anglican Bishop of Sydney, Frederic Barker . In 1891 Moore College was moved to Newtown so that it could be near the University Of Sydney . Since 1993 , women have jointly enrolled with Mary Andrews College when they study at Moore. However, some of their training for ministry and their pastoral care are the particular responsibility of Mary Andrews College. Moore College has numerous buildings in the surrounding area. The latest building opened was the Broughton Knox Teaching Centre in 1994 . The Moore College Library is the biggest theological library in Australia, with close to 300,000 works in its collection. It also houses numerous manuscripts and other pieces of significance to Anglican, Australian and evangelical history. Well-known Moore College theologians and writers have included Peter O'Brien , Barry Webb , Graeme Goldsworthy , Peter Jensen , Paul Barnett , David Broughton Knox and Donald W. B. Robinson. Through the influence of Moore College, Sydney Anglicanism has maintained its unique evangelical perspective within worldwide Anglicanism. DEPARTMENTS Moore College teaches subjects in the areas of Biblical Studies, Christian Thought and History, and Christian Ministry. There is an emphasis on study of the Bible in the original languages, and practical experience for students in Christian ministry. Most of the college's students are also employed in Christian ministry at churches throughout Sydney . The college holds the annual ''Moore College Lectures'' and ''Moore College School of Theology'', which are open to students and the public. Many of these lecture series have been subsequently published. The college also runs the bookstore ''Moore Books'', which provides low cost Christian books to students and the public. ACCREDITATION Accreditation is by the NSW Department of Education and Training. Some courses and topics are associated with the Australian College Of Theology . The college offers a number of degrees and diplomas, including a Bachelor Of Divinity , Bachelor Of Theology , and various Masters degrees. The Doctor Of Philosophy degree is offered both in association with the University Of Sydney and with the University Of Western Sydney . EXTERNAL LINKS |
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