Lecturer in Church History and Public Theology
Job Description:
We are seeking a faithful Christian, academically able in the discipline of historical studies and with experience in pastoral oversight who can help students understand the challenges and gospel opportunities of the intellectual, moral and cultural context in Australia. The lecturer will also have a role in the wider Presbyterian Church of Victoria as it engages with doctrinal and cultural issues.
The lecturer will be responsible for teaching the church history courses offered by the PTC, and also for developing and teaching courses in the area of intellectual history and contemporary cultural engagement. The successful candidate would contribute to the academic culture of the college not only in research but also in fostering the development of students engaged in our MTh/PhD program.
Position Qualifications:
The successful candidate will either be a minister in full standing with the Presbyterian Church of Australia; or be willing to satisfy the requirements of the rules of the General Assembly of Australia relative to the reception of ministers from other churches; or similarly able to provide theological and spiritual leadership as a teacher of the Church. The successful candidate must embrace and actively promote the Reformed faith as embodied in the confessional standards of the Presbyterian Church of Australia.
Previous experience in academic teaching, academic administration, and curriculum design is desirable, as well as a proven ability to participate in wider academic and cultural engagement across a variety of platforms.
Responsibilities and Requirements:
- Teach church history courses offered by the PTC
- Develop and teach courses in intellectual history and contemporary cultural engagement
- Contribute to the academic culture of the college through research and development of students
- Embrace and actively promote the Reformed faith as embodied in the confessional standards of the Presbyterian Church of Australia
Application Details:
Application deadline: 12/19/2022
Job type: Full Time
Salary range: TBD
About the Organization:
PTC is a reformed, evangelical seminary training men and women for ministry and mission with the Christian church in Melbourne, Victoria and beyond. PTC teaches in accordance with the standards of the Presbyterian Church of Australia.
The Supreme Standard is the Word of God which comprises the Scriptures of the Old and Recent Testaments. In addition, the Subordinate Standard of the Church is the Westminster Confession of Faith read in the light of the Declaratory Statement of 1901.
PTC aims to provide the highest quality biblical and theological education, with the primary purpose of producing pastors and teachers for local churches, along with missionaries, evangelists, youth workers, chaplains and other church leaders and pastoral helpers.
PTC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. PTC is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
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📌 Lecturer in Church History and Public Theology
🏢 Reformed Theological Seminary
📍 Melbourne