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Enrolments 2023

Enrolments for 2023 are now open

Vale Dr Mike Hassold

The ALC community mourns the passing of emeritus lecturer and former principal, Rev Dr Michael (Mike) Hassold, who died on Saturday 28 January 2023 aged 80.

Registrations now open for the 2023 Festival of Learning

ALC’s Festival of Learning will be held from 21 to 23 February as an exclusively online event, allowing attendees to participate from anywhere.

Christmas closure and new opening hours for 2023

ALC will be closed over the Christmas/New Year period commencing from 19 December 2022. We will re-open for business on Tuesday, 10 January 2023. Note new office hours 9.

Respected staff farewelled

Four valued members of the ALC community were farewelled this week.

Message from the ALC Board

Dear friends of ALC We stand at the cusp of moving from the challenges of 2022 to meeting expectations in 2023.

2022 graduation - a cause for celebration

After two years of online graduations owing to Covid, it was a joy for staff, students and family members of the University community, to gather at Immanuel College, Novar Gardens...

Strategic Direction to guide reorganisation at ALC

Like many parts of the Church, ALC has been financially struggling for some time.

Bush week - a memorable student experience

ALC partners with Finke River Mission (FRM) to provide 2 separate weeks of training for Aboriginal pastors and evangelists each year.

University awards highest academic honour to Rev Dr Stephen Haar

On 13 October it was announced that the Council of the University of Divinity had resolved to award the degree of Doctor of Divinity (honoris causa) to Reverend Dr Stephen...

Special themed edition of LTJ out now

Earlier this year the LTJ’s editors invited responses to the question, ‘What does the ordering of ministry need to look like in the contemporary, changing contexts of the LCANZ?’ This...

2023 Festival of Learning - call for presenters

ALC's 2023 Festival of Learning theme is inspired by Paul's advice to the Colossians: Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience....

Fritzsche Oration recording now available

Rev Dr Jeff Silcock, ALC Emeritus Lecturer, presented the 2022 Fritzsche Oration on Wednesday 14 September, entitled 'Where East Meets West: Highlights from the International Dialogue between the Lutheran World Federation...

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Festival of Learning

Tuesday, 21st February 2023
Online

Parkville Plus Seminar March 2023

Friday, 10th March 2023, 12:30-4:30pm
Online via Zoom or in-person at Box Hill, Vic

Parkville Plus Seminar April 2023

Friday, 21st April 2023, 12:30-4:30pm
Online via Zoom or in-person at ALC campus

Parkville Plus Seminar May 2023

Friday, 19th May 2023, 12:30-4:30pm
Online via Zoom or in-person at Box Hill, Vic

Parkville Plus Seminar August 2023

Friday, 11th August 2023, 12:30-4:30pm
Online via Zoom or in-person at ALC campus

Parkville Plus Seminar September 2023

Friday, 22nd September 2023, 12:30-4:30pm
Online via Zoom or in-person at Box Hill, Vic

Parkville Plus Seminar October 2023

Friday, 20th October 2023, 12:30-4:30pm
Online via Zoom or in-person at Box Hill, Vic

COVID-19 information

ALC is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic. Note critical information and the strategies we have implemented.