Dean’s Welcome

I would like to thank all those who support the SCD Korean School of Theology.

Sydney College of Divinity, a prestigious Australian institute that provides theological education, began operating the Korean School of Theology in the second semester of 2010. This is an excellent example of Australia’s multiculturalism.

It provides the opportunity for people to study theology in the Korean language within Australia, an English-speaking country, and earn a degree officially recognised by the Australian federal government.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude as the Korean School of Theology works diligently to continuously improve the quality of education and academic standards, to become even more a “theological institution serving for churches” and a “theological institution that produces trustworthy Christian workers”.

The SCD Korean School of Theology has also established partnerships for academic exchanges with leading theological educational institutes in Korea, such as Soongsil University, Chongshin University and Theological Seminary, Sungkyul University, Kosin University, Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary, Seoul Bible Graduate School of Theology, and Asia United Theological University.

The SCD Korean School of Theology strives to contribute to the expansion of God’s Kingdom and to serve the Korean community in Australia in accordance with our motto, “Piety and Scholarship”. I would like to praise God for equipping this college with lecturers who have the skills and spirituality necessary to train future leaders with good hearts and minds, and I ask you to continue to support and pray for the Korean School of Theology.

We would like to express our gratitude to all of you who visit the SCD KST website!

January 2018

Ho Nam Kim (PhD USyd)

Dean of Studies, SCD Korean School of Theology

Vision Statement

The Theology and Education Goals of the Sydney College of Divinity Korean School of Theology:

One, we believe in God who is revealed in the Bible, our Savior Jesus Christ who came to earth as the Son of God, and the Holy Spirit whom He sent, and we receive historical orthodox Reformed Theology as our theology.

Two, we pursue a sound ecumenical theology that works together with other Christian churches that accepts the Nicene Creed. It is a partnership in a mission-minded approach that extends the Lord’s kingdom, acknowledging the diverse characteristics in faith of different denominations and the diversity of methodology in theological pursuits. This is the position of SCD Korean School of Theology.

Three, we maintain the academic standards of accredited Australian Higher Education Providers that award degrees recognised by the Australian Federal Government. Based on the positive achievements of Korean churches, we aim to nurture balanced Christian intellectuals and trustworthy devoted Christian workers who pursue the renewal of Australia, the country where we live, and Australian churches, and the services of all the nations.

Four, we are a non profit educational institution that is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency(TEQSA) of the Commonwealth Government of Australia. We seek a high level of education without seeking a financial gain.

To achieve the above-mentioned educational objectives, the Korean School of Theology emphasises the following;

We invite those who have studied theology and have higher degrees in Korea, Australia, or other countries, and who have a good reputation within the Christian community, to form a trustworthy faculty.

In addition, each semester we invite leading theologians from Korea to deliver lectures and exchange ideas concerning recent theological trends.

Students are required to take an active part in campus life, utilise the library, attend the chapel, participate in the college mission, attend Biblical language classes regardless of their major, serve at a church, and maintain dignity as a theology student.

Who we are

Formed in 1983, the Sydney College of Divinity began as a consortium of theological colleges in Sydney. Further development has seen the College reach beyond the Sydney basin to provide theological education across Australia, in New Zealand, and by distance across the world.

SCD coursework programs in English are taught by our Member Institutions (SCD coursework programs in Korean are taught by the SCD Korean School of Theology).  Our Member Institutions offer courses from the shared curriculum in line with their church traditions and ethos, while all work together through our academic governance to ensure the academic integrity of the degree programs.

Current Member Institutions:

• Australian College of Christian Studies (ACCS), (formerly Emmaus Bible College)
• Australian College of Ministries (ACOM)
• Catholic Institute of Sydney (CIS)
• Nazarene Theological College (NTC)
• NSW College of Clinical Pastoral Education (NSWCCPE)
• St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College (SAGOTC)
• St Cyril’s Coptic Orthodox Theological College (SCTC)

New Member Institutions:

The Sydney College of Divinity welcomes the admission of new member institutions who embrace our aims, ethos and educational philosophy.

History

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Academic Staff

Led by Dr Ho Nam Kim, the SCD Korean School of Theology operates in close consultation with the Dean of Sydney College of Divinity, Professor Diane Speed(MA Hons, MTh Hons, PhD). A strong faculty is formed with qualified academic teaching staff who come from various Reformed church backgrounds.

Intensive lectures delivered by outstanding visiting lecturers from Korea have proven to be fruitful and increasing student exchange with the Korean MOC partners have been positively examined and developed. As the demand for postgraduate studies at the SCD Korean School of Theology increases, the SCD KST faculty has been reinforced and overall research capability is in the process of demonstrating a positive trend of growth.

Ho Nam Kim (Dean of KST) Univ. of Sydney (PhD) Biblical Studies; Old Testament [email protected]

Sang Jin Lee (Vice Dean/Director for Extended Campuses) UTC (PhD candidate) Theology, Christian Ethics [email protected]

Yong Tai In (Director for lifetime ongoing program) Charles Stuart-Hannam Univ. (ThD in Min) Pastoral Theology [email protected]

Yong Suk Chon (Brisbane Campus Coordinator) Southern Baptist Univ. (PhD Candidate) Pastoral Theology [email protected]

Jin Heung Kim (BTh Director) Kampen Theological University (ThD) Church History [email protected]

Jae In Yu (MDiv Director) Charles Stuart Univ. (PhD) Theology [email protected]

Sehyun Kim (MA, MTh Director) Sheffield Univ. (PhD) Biblical Studies; New Testament [email protected]

Jun Ho Back  (Melbourne Campus Coordinator)   [email protected]

Hyung Gun Sim (Online Campus Director) South Africa, North-west University(Potchefstroom)(PhD) Biblical Studies, OT [email protected]

Organisation chart

Korean Partners

Sydney College of Divinity is pleased to announce its partnership with seven significant universities in the Republic of Korea:

Soongsil University

A fraternal relationship between the SCD Korean School of Theology and the Department of Christian Studies, Soongsil University, recognising and cooperating with each other as Christian Higher Education Providers and training faithful Christian workers.  SCD-Soongsil MoU

Chongshin University and Theological Seminary

A fraternal relationship between the SCD Korean School of Theology and Chongshin University and Theological Seminary, recognising and cooperating with each other as Christian Higher Education Providers and training faithful Christian workers.  SCD-Chongshin MoU

Sungkyul University

A fraternal relationship between the Sydney College of Divinity and the Sungkyul Church Educational Foundation, recognising and cooperating with each other as Christian Higher Education Providers and training faithful Christian workers.  SCD-Sungkyul MoU

Kosin University

A sisterhood relationship between the Sydney College of Divinity and Kosin University, to work with each other in order to strengthen the ties between the schools, to deepen our understanding to help train talented individuals, and to encourage a Christian life-style especially for young people.  SCD-Kosin MoU

Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

A co-operative relationship between the SCD Korean School of Theology and the Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary (Changshin University) for the internationalization of higher education through academic and cultural exchange, with exchange of faculty, students, and projects to promote teaching, learning, and research.  SCD-PUTS MoU

Seoul Bible Graduate School of Theology

A fraternal relationship between the Sydney College of Divinity and the Seoul Bible Graduate School of Theology, recognising and cooperating with each other as Christian Higher Education Providers and training faithful Christian workers.  SCD-Seoul Bible Graduate School of Theology MoU

ACTS (Asia United Theological University / Asian Center for Theological Studies and Mission)

A co-operative relationship between the SCD and Asia United Theological University / Asian Center for Theological Studies and Mission(ACTS) providing the guidelines applicable and relevant concerning the exchange of students and faculty between the ACTS and SCD.  SCD-AUTU/ACTS MoU