About the Institution
Avondale College traces its beginnings to 1892 when its predecessor institution was established in Melbourne, Victoria, to educate young people for employment in the developing work of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. In 1897 the College was relocated to its present site in Cooranbong, New South Wales. It initially offered courses in teaching, business, and biblical and mission studies. Avondale has been preparing students for degrees since the 1950s, initially through external programs (BSc, University of London) and affiliation agreements (BA, Pacific Union College, California; MA, Andrews University, Michigan), and subsequently with Australian accreditation. From 1974 on, Avondale has offered an expanding range of its own degrees with NSW government accreditation. A range of masters degrees has been added since the early 1990s. Doctoral studies have been offered since 2006. The past decade has seen significant development in staff qualifications and research output. Six research centres and an academic press have been established. There has been increasing interaction, including collaborative research with Australian universities, industry, and the professions. Scholarly activity has been facilitated by policies providing generously for staff research and professional development.
Undergrad Programs / Areas offered :
Associate Degree in Theological Studies
Associate Degree of Classroom Support (Primary)
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts :: Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Arts :: Bachelor of Teaching
Bachelor of Arts :: Bachelor of Teaching (Honours)
Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Business :: Bachelor of Teaching
Bachelor of Business :: Bachelor of Teaching (Honours)
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) (Honours)
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours)
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Honours)
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science :: Bachelor of Teaching
Bachelor of Science :: Bachelor of Teaching (Honours)
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Honours)
Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary)
Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) (Honours)
Bachelor of Theology
Bachelor of Theology :: Bachelor of Ministry
Diploma of General Studies
Psychology at Avondale
Graduate Programs / Areas offered :
Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management
Graduate Certificate in Nursing
Graduate Diploma of Leadership and Management
Graduate Diploma of Ministry
Graduate Diploma of Theology
Master of Arts (Theology)
Master of Education
Master of Education (Honours)
Master of Leadership and Management
Master of Leadership and Management (Honours)
Master of Ministry
Master of Nursing (Coursework)
Postgraduate (Research)
Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Arts (Research)
Master of Education (Research)
Master of Theology (Research)