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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Caitlin Cassidy Education reporter

After costly appeal and dispute over research standards, religious institution becomes Australia’s 44th university

Sydney Missionary & Bible College campus
Sydney Missionary and Bible College, which is part of the Australian College of Theology’s network of colleges. Photograph: Sydney Missionary & Bible College

A college that describes itself as Australia’s largest provider of theological education has become the nation’s 44th university, ending years of costly appeals and demonstrating the growing power of small religious providers.

The Australian College of Theology (ACT) – which will be renamed the Australian University of Theology – is the third religious institution to receive full university status since 2020.

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