Academic Services
Academic Dean
The Academic Dean is presently the Rev Dr Mark Thompson. He is a member of the Faculty responsible to the Principal for overseeing the College’s academic program, the teaching work of the Faculty and the academic progress of students. He allocates the lecture and marking load of the Faculty and supervises the Heads of the Academic Departments. He chairs the Board of Studies and implements its decisions and policies. He lives on campus and, as with other members of faculty, is readily available for consultation and advice on matters relating to a student's academic progress.
Director of Postgraduate Studies
The Postgraduate Studies Director is presently the Rev Dr Robert Doyle. He is a member of the Faculty responsible to the Board of Studies for the postgraduate studies program.
Registrar's Department
The full-time Registrar, Assistant Registrar and Postgraduate Studies Administrator are available for consultation and advice on matters relating to a student's academic progress. They are available during office hours and may be contacted through reception in the Administration Office. They may also be contacted by telephone, mail or e-mail.
Academic Assistance
1. As well as catering for 'average' students, the College caters both for those who excel and those who struggle academically. Tutors are available to provide personal assistance to struggling students–especially in the biblical languages.
2. Greek classes in Years 1 & 2 are streamed to provide small group teaching to students who find the subject difficult. Tutoring is also available for Hebrew 1 students.
3. From time to time advanced reading groups are offered in other languages of theology – especially Aramaic, German and Latin – or for further reading in the patristic period.
4. Faculty-led small group tutorials available to all students enrolled in the relevant units are held in a number of units–especially biblical exegesis in Years 2, 3 and 4
5. Old Testament 2 and 3 are effectively streamed as minimum standards are set for those electing the Hebrew stream which tends to attract more able students.
6. New Testament 3 is streamed to allow extra assistance for less able students and to provide the opportunity for extra challenge for more able students.