Our vision is to be a global Christian university, transforming neighbourhoods and nations.
Stephen Fogarty,
President, Alphacrucis
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Our History & Highlights
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Founding
Commonwealth Bible College founded as the training college for the AOG Church
1948
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Initial Growth
AOG churches double 1950-60s
1960
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Campus Expansion
Renamed Southern Cross College;
Campus expansion across Australia
1990
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1st Theology Graduates
1st Bachelor of Theology class graduates;
Renamed Alphacrucis College
2000
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New Courses & Schools
Teaching, Counselling, Social Science, Business, and PhD (HDR) Courses offered
2010
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Going Forward
University College status and global expansion
2020
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Ruth Lesmana has served displaced people affected by the civil war in the Thai-Myanmaar border. For eight years, she transformed communities where people were at risk of human trafficking, building local partnerships, teaching English and vocational skills, and assisting in natural farming and sustainability projects. Now back in Australia, Ruth has devoted herself to helping refugees settle in Australia. Ruth was awarded Local Woman of the Year by Camden Council for her work.
“I went straight into a Diploma of Music Industry after year 10. I then did a Bachelor of Ministry (Worship) and ended up with a Masters of Teaching (Primary). I was able to save a few years of study and go into a job I love at 21. To me, being a Christian teacher means being able to speak hope and life to the kids in school, and to be on their level in whatever circumstance they are in.”
“There are plenty of ways to make a difference in business. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if more people understood that having a successful business and finding solutions to real-world problems, especially environmental and social ones, aren’t mutually exclusive?”
"The Master of Leadership is like you’ve found where you hang your hat and coat – things start to make sense. The leadership program has helped me to re-think how I mentor and train people to fulfill their God given destinies."
Iliafi Esera
Master of Leadership Graduate
We are the national training body of the Australian Christian Churches, equipping and training church leaders and community workers to positively impact the world for Christ.
Mission Australia and AC are actively collaborating to evolve the care and service model for providing better care to disadvantaged Australians.
AC partners with NICE to deliver high-quality Christian professional development courses for teachers, principals and school leaders.
YouthAlive are Australia's largest Christian youth movement. AC accredits Youth Alive Academy, which delivers Leadership and Music courses combined with internship experiences for youth, in partnership with local churches.
TSAS is one of many teaching hubs run in partnership with AC. These hubs provide an innovative pathway for practical teacher training and mentorship at leading Christian Schools across Australia.
Our Bachelor of Business (Accounting) is recognised as a pathway to being a Chartered Accountant in Australia and New Zealand.
Our Bachelor of Business (Accounting) is recognised as a pathway to being a Certified Practising Accountant in Australia.