Founded in 1920
For 105 years, MST has been devoted to training those with a heart for ministry and mission with a solid Biblical grounding in God’s Word.
Established in 1920, we are an inter-denominational Bible college with a strong focus on preparing and equipping Christians for mission.
Whether you’re going into ministry in the local church, are interested in cross-cultural work, or just want to expand your knowledge of Scripture and grow in your faith, MST has the course that is just right for you.
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the mission
Founded in 1920 as the Melbourne Bible Institute, then renamed as Bible College Victoria before becoming Melbourne School of Theology, the College has a 100 year long history of faithfully serving God’s kingdom locally and globally.
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MST offers a range of diploma to postgraduate level studies with various focuses on Teaching Ministry, Leadership, Intercultural Ministry, Chaplaincy, Pastoral Care, Creative Arts, Worship & Spiritual Formation. MST also offers practical experience in ministry, working closely with local churches, mission and para-church organisations.
Who we are
Whatever course you choose or event you come to, you should know who we are and what we are about.
Interdenominational
MST is known for the combination of our interdenominational, ethnically diverse student body, dedicated faculty and staff, and community activities. Our college family is one that practises servant leadership, regular fellowship, and building God’s global church together.
A focus on spiritual formation
Our heart is that every MST student will be profoundly impacted and experience not only spiritual growth but also spiritual renewal. We believe that theology must not simply be informational, but transformational.
Unique study opportunities
Studying with MST opens the door to a unique scope of opportunities with excellent faculty and specialist strengths. MST offers a great range of intercultural studies, studies in languages other than English, and cross creditable options with co-locating institution – Eastern College Australia.
100 years heritage
MST has been serving the worldwide church with quality teaching and missional focus since 1920. MST students graduate with a nationally accredited degree that focuses on a balance of sound academics and spiritual formation. Join a trusted bible college with a well-established academic reputation.
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Open Days & Open Nights
Whatever stage you’re at – just dipping a toe, starting to explore, or committed to finding some training – or you’re a church leader wanting to find out more about what goes on here – we’d love you to come to an Open Event so we can share our vision for training, introduce you to some students, and give you a glimpse into life at MST. Our Open Events are designed to help you think about the importance of theological training for ministry and to discover how we prepare people for the broad and deep demands of ministry.
Centres of Excellence and Departments
The Arthur Jeffery Centre trains Christians for cross-cultural ministry and aims to shape national, political, and religious landscapes with a biblically grounded voice. It offers publications, lectures, and programs including community courses, undergraduate and postgraduate studies on Islam from a Christian perspective.
The Centre for Theology and Psychology (CTP) integrates theology and psychology to support and equip Christian leaders. It focuses on community building, offering training, research, and resources to foster resilience and well-being. CTP’s programs aim to transform leadership and create positive societal change.
MST Chinese is offering fully accredited degrees in Bible or Theology in Chinese, with many Chinese-speaking graduates now serving as pastors and leaders across Australia. MST Chinese focuses on the phenomenal growth of the Chinese-speaking church, especially in Australia and China.
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with us
Our friendly Student Services Team is ready to answer any questions you may have.
You can call us, email us, or pop in for a visit or fill in the form and we will get in touch with you.
- + 613 9881 7800
- info@mst.edu.au
- 5 Burwood Highway, Wantirna, VIC 3152, Australia