What options do I have for study at QTC?
One of the best ways to be equipped for ministry is to study full time, alongside others as you encourage and support each other.
For those who can, we’d love you to come and study full-time with us here for one, two or three years because we believe it’s the best and most effective way for you to be equipped for ministry.
We’ve structured lectures so first year units are often offered on the same day, making study accessible for those who can only carve out one day a week for study.
Part time study is available on-campus during the day, or by taking our Monday evening class. You can also study part-time online
We realise for many, studying full time is not possible. We offer one evening unit each semester on Monday evenings from 6-9pm. Our evening classes make it possible to complete one of the shorter courses.
For those who can’t join us on campus in Brisbane, our online classes make studying with QTC accessible.
We offer one or two online units each semester which are designed in such a way that it is possible to complete a one year diploma online.
What can I expect my week at QTC to look like?
At QTC, we believe that training for ministry is best undertaken in the context of a Christian community that spend time together in lectures and throughout the week. The way our timetable is structured reflects this. All students and staff share common morning tea time (morning tea provided) and lunch hour.
The college yearly calendar and semester timetable are designed to make sure that students can enjoy a balanced life.
For day time students there are no lectures held on Mondays or late afternoons/evenings. All lectures are finished by 4:15pm.
Students taking a standard full-time load of four and a half subjects in first year and four subjects in subsequent years are committed to only 16 hours of weekly college activities; 14 hours of lectures plus the community activities described below. The formal class contact hours leave time for individual study and catching up informally with one another.
Students and staff begin the week with a chapel service. We worship in song, pray, and hear the hear the Bible preached. This ensures that as a community we are focused first on knowing God and being changed by Him through his Word.
Because we believe prayer is important, there are prayer meetings on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and Wednesday afternoons .These times give staff and students the chance to pray for each other, the QTC community, Queensland and the world. It also means students get to know each other on a deeper level, and can encourage one another through prayer.
Every Thursday, guest speakers from various walks of life join us to talk about living, working, and thinking as a Christian in their own particular context, and to reveal ministry issues and opportunities. These sessions help our community remain focused on serving and supporting Christians in the wider world as they seek to faithfully live and witness to Christ.
On lecture days, staff and students share morning tea (provided) and lunch together. We love spending this time getting to know each other, talking further about lecturer topics or just enjoying each others company with food!
Why choose QTC?
QTC will train and support you to be a Gospel-Driven leader…
Supporting Community
As our students study and share life, friendships are formed that often last beyond college. Our graduates consistently speak of the relationships from college, that provide a support network as they go into ministry.
Outstanding Gospel-hearted teaching
With post-graduate qualifications QTC students receive excellent academic training. But alongside this our lecturers have years of pastoral experience that gives our students practical application, preparing you to serve Jesus in any context.
Pathways to ministry
QTC has designed Pathways that guide students in their journey to serving in ministry. Sitting alongside the course content are practical training, mentoring, ministry specific units, and networking.
Mission Minded
Cross cultural mission is built into the DNA of our thinking at QTC. Every student is challenged to think with a mission focused philosophy from day one.
QTC is passionate about gospel ministry in Queensland…
Connecting with Local Churches
QTC values connection and community with the local church. Our students are encouraged to use what they do at college to build up and strengthen their local church.
Investing in Gospel-shaped ministry
A strong gospel-driven college builds strong ministry leaders. Studying at QTC is an investment in gospel-shaped ministry in QLD.
Ministry Networks
With graduates in churches and ministries throughout Queensland, QTC students have access to an extensive ministry network of gospel shaped ministry leaders.
Equipping Queenslanders for ministry in Qld
QTC has a heart for seeing Queenslanders equipped for ministry in QLD.