Type Seminary Website www.vose.wa.edu.au Founded 1963 | Established 1963 (1963) Phone +61 8 6313 6200 | |
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Former name Baptist Theological College of Western Australia Religious affiliation Australian Baptist Ministries Location Western Australia, Western Australia Address 20 Hayman Rd, Bentley WA 6102, Australia Academic affiliation Australian College of Theology Similar Curtin University, Harvest West Bible College, Trinity Theologic College, Trinity College, Canning College Profiles | ||
Vose seminary
Vose Seminary, formerly the Baptist Theological College of Western Australia, is a Christian educational institution located in Bentley, Western Australia.
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Founding
In 1957, the Baptist Churches in Western Australia, under the leadership of Noel Vose, prepared plans for the establishment of the seminary. Opening in March 1963, with Vose as founding Principal, the seminary began classes as the Baptist Theological College of Western Australia in temporary accommodation in Nedlands. In November 1967 a permanent, purpose built facility was opened on land purchased in the Collier Pine Plantation opposite what is now Curtin University in the suburb of Bentley.
Leadership
Vose was the only faculty member until the arrival of John Olley (an Old Testament specialist), in 1978, and Richard Moore (New Testament), in 1979. Upon Vose's retirement in January 1991, John Olley was appointed as the second Principal of the Seminary. In 2004, Brian Harris was appointed Principal.
Academic affiliation
The seminary associated with Murdoch University in 1985, which allowed the seminary to offer higher degrees up to PhD. In 2003, the seminary transitioned from its affiliation with Murdoch University to being accredited through the Australian College of Theology.
Name change
In 2008, the seminary became known as Vose Seminary, after its founding Principal.