It aims at providing for the Church a window on the world. Lay People St Mark's believes that spiritual and theological understanding is vital for everyone - lay people as well as clergy. Theology must relate to everyday life, not be mere theory. Most of our courses are open to the public. People may proceed to a degree or diploma or simply sit in on classes which are of interest to them.
Courses are available as day or evening classes.
St Mark's College of Ministry prepares students for ordination in the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn and in a number of other Anglican dioceses, as well as independent students who go on to a wide range of professional ministries as spiritual leaders in both church and community. We aim to produce spiritually mature graduates who are able critically to understand, defend and explain the Christian faith. A careful balance of theory and practice in our program provides students with practical experience in preaching, pastoral care and the other professional skills needed for successful ministry. The program is easily adapted to prepare people for various kinds of professional ministries in denominations other than Anglican. Already ordination candidates of the Roman Catholic, Uniting Church and Prebyterian traditions have successfully participated in the program.