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Trinity College Theological School has partnered with the St James' Institute to offer a number of short-course intensive subjects for credit or audit. 

Since 2020, Trinity College Theological School has partnered with the St James' Institute to offer subjects in theology through the Trinity in Sydney program, taught as intensive classes at St James'. This has been a successful partnership as there is a desire among many Anglicans in Sydney for the type of theological education offered at Trinity College.

Trinity in Sydney subjects may be taken for credit towards a University of Divinity undergraduate or postgraduate degree or award. For those not currently enrolled at the University of Divinity, anyone can enrol as an audit (non-credit) student.

Members of the St James' Institute are entitled to the discounted audit rate. Students from other theological colleges may be able to enrol for credit in Trinity in Sydney subjects as a cross-institutional student.

Please contact your home institution and tcts@trinity.edu.au to explore this option.

For more information about the Trinity in Sydney program, you can also contact the St James' Institute Director, Paul Oslington on paul.oslington@sjks.org.au

We have an exciting line up in store for the 2025 academic year. 

JESUS IN THE MOVIES (BN3770T)

Dates: 13–15 March AND 10–12 April 2025 (both required)
Location: Sydney, St James' Institute, Level 1, 169-171 Phillip Street. Access from St James or Martin Place stations.
Presenter: Bob Derrenbacker

This unit explores the portrayal of Jesus in modern film. By viewing representative films and film-clips in conjunction with selected readings, the course analyzes and assesses the cinematic depiction of Jesus in these films in light of the findings of modern biblical scholarship and the historical record found in the New Testament Gospels and other literature. This unit will also foster a critical awareness of how Jesus films influence viewers’ perceptions about Jesus and the early Jesus movement.

Fees: University of Divinity standard course fee, or an audit-only fee of $550. St James' Institute members: $400
Further information and enrolment: 
Contact the Trinity College Theological School at +61 (0)3 8341 0275 tcts@trinity.edu.au

ECOTHEOLOGY (DP3747Z)

Dates: 24–26 July and 14–16 August (Class-based in Sydney) and 27 September by Zoom (all required)

Location: Sydney, St James' Institute, Level 1, 169-171 Phillip Street. Access from St James or Martin Place stations and Zoom.
Presenters: Dr Sally Shaw & Prof Neil Ormerod
Fees: University of Divinity standard course fee, or an audit-only fee of $550. St James' Institute members: $400

This unit equips students to critically analyse the use of the Bible in ecological discourse and interpret key biblical texts in conversation with wider wisdom regarding the relationship between Creator and Creation (including Indigenous wisdom and scientific discourse) to enable robust application. Engaging with concepts of ecological justice, students will consequently develop an eco-theology for local contexts and articulate holistic, hopeful and collaborative action for today.

Further information and enrolment: 
Contact the Trinity College Theological School at  +61 (0)3 8341 0275 tcts@trinity.edu.au

ANGLICAN CHURCH LAW & GOVERNANCE (DC3000T )

Dates: Class-based only, 4–6 September at St James’ Institute Sydney AND 6–8 November in Melbourne (both required) Location: Sydney, St James' Institute, Level 1, 169-171 Phillip Street. Access from St James or Martin Place stations. Trinity College Theological School, 100 Royal Parade, Parkville. 
Presenter: Mr Michael Shand AM KC

Students in this unit will explore the principles and practice of church law in the Anglican Church of Australia, with particular reference to the law’s implications for church governance at the national, diocesan and parish levels.

Fees: University of Divinity standard course fee, or an audit-only fee of $550. St James' Institute members: $400

Further information and enrolment: 
Contact the Trinity College Theological School at +61 (0)3 8341 0275 tcts@trinity.edu.au