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The seminary was able to remain on the North
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The library holds over 90,000 resources including a 1551 imprint of the Luther Bible. The library was named after
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Teachers College and the Lay Training Centre were moved to the campus in 1989 and with this the name changed to Luther Campus to reflect the change of role of the site. Attempts were made to find suitable sites for relocation for the institution, but these were abandoned in 1990 and the
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The SPT is the school dedicated to training pastors for work in the
Lutheran Church of Australia. Students who are accepted into this school study for Bachelor of Theology and Bachelor of Ministry degrees - a five-year double degree. Subjects are taken in a number of different fields, such as
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As this is the only LCA seminary, students come from all over
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church authorised more works, including the erection of 17 townhouses on Archer Street, a new
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The STS is the school which provides theological training for lay people - those not studying for ordained ministry. It has a range of on campus subjects and also provides online learning for long distance students.
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of the church decided to change the name of the institution to
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The ALCRA are responsible for forming a community atmosphere amongst both boarders and students. They organise events during the year, internal sporting competitions and community barbecues.
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is held mid-morning every weekday during term. It is largely student run and a sermon is heard most weeks, either from a lecturer or a senior student. The chapel is located in Hebart Hall.
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One of the notable events during the year, originally a mixed-doubles tennis match between the
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The SET oversees the training of teachers for service in
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is the college's annual magazine which encompasses all aspects of the community, boarding, teaching and pastoral and theological students.
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