Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Melbourne College of Divinity Act 1910 - SECT 4

Objects of College

4. Objects of College

The objects of the College include-

   (a)  the pursuit of the highest standards in teaching and research in
        Divinity and associated disciplines;

   (b)  the offering to scholars and students of Divinity of the opportunity
        to anchor faith in understanding, and in a spirit of dialogue to
        engage with society;

   (c)  to respect, encourage, challenge and inform students who come to the
        College to learn;

   (d)  to respond to the academic needs of the churches, and to promote their
        integrity;





   (e)  to address issues from a sound and reasoned theological viewpoint and
        to offer society opportunities for dialogue with traditions and values
        that have been refined over centuries;

   (f)  to aid, by research and other appropriate means, the advancement and
        development of knowledge and its practical application to the
        churches, wider academic and community life, and public policy;

   (g)  to confer degrees, diplomas and certificates and other awards in
        Divinity and associated disciplines.