Educating women for the Lord since 1891

Mary Andrews College is the only bible college in Australia founded to train women in biblical, practical discipleship and pastoral care. 

We are shaped by the gospel at every stage of life and ministry.

We invite you to explore our learning community and how we can support you in your everyday life and ministry.

Women…

Understanding the challenges faced by women in completing theological training, Mary Andrews prioritises flexible study options for students.

Here you will find yourself in a community of students and staff who understand the competing demands of juggling study with family, work and ministry responsibilities.

For the Lord…

Mary Andrews College provides a unique approach to theological education in Australia, specialising in practical ministry, including pastoral care, mental health and disability.

Grounded in the love of Jesus and the Word, our staff are dedicated to seeing students grow in knowledge and Christlikeness.

Together in the world…      

When every woman delights in Jesus, knowing their true value, worth and purpose in Him, and serving God and others in courageous ways, together we strengthen the church’s Gospel witness and bring glory to God.

Many others come to study with us to be better equipped to do the ministry roles they are already involved in, whether that’s running Bible study groups, teaching SRE, or serving on the pastoral care team of their local church.

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    The Mary Andrews College Certificate in Biblical Studies and Pastoral Care

    The perfect course for those who don’t have previous theological training but want to develop their Christian understanding and pastoral care. All units seek to integrate what is taught with how we live as followers of Jesus Christ and how we care for others.

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  • Diploma Courses

    Diploma-level study gives students foundational level knowledge and skills in the Bible, theology, and in discipleship & pastoral care skills. This level of study is suitable for women who wish to gain a deeper understanding of how the Bible shapes our ministry practice in the local church and wider community.

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  • Graduate Certificate

    The Graduate Certificate of Pastoral Care for Mental Health is a professional development course for ministry workers and healthcare professionals who wish to gain a theological framework for understanding mental health issues and wellbeing. This Graduate Certificate is made up of four 12cp units where each unit includes 36 hours of lectures.

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What our students say

  • "Once I started at MAC and experienced the combination of practical skills and biblical knowledge that we learn – I was hooked and kept adding on more subjects because I wanted to keep learning!"

    Jennifer - student

  • “I have loved my time there the past three years, and it has changed and shaped me dramatically and prepared me well for this season.”

    Vanessa - student

  • “I wanted to do some learning that would help me to be refreshed and also to improve the way I do ministry.”

    Jocelyn - student

  • I've had lots of opportunities to study the Bible and I know lots of things about mental health, but the idea of uniting psychology and theology…felt like something so tremendously relevant to my ministry.

    Natalie - student