Southland College offers courses to equip Christian educators in the fulfilment of their mission. Its courses aim to enable Christian educators to reflect upon the basic principles and values which underpin their ministry and to enhance their effectiveness in teaching from a Biblical perspective. The testimony of those who have undertaken courses with the Institute is that their thinking has been transformed and their practice of Christian education has been significantly enhanced.

Southland College began in 1988 as the Institute of Christian Tertiary Education, running quality programmes and degrees in teacher education. In 1998, we added the Master of Education to our offerings and in 2001, we added the Bachelor of Education (Conversion). In 2004, we changed our name to Southland College as a signal of the fresh new future ahead of us.

The name is associated with the original name given to Australia by the Spanish explorer Captain Pedro Fernandez de Quiros - “Australia del Espiritu Santo” or “South(land) of the Holy Spirit”. Implied in the name is a destiny for our country and the surrounding island countries to which Southland College is committed.

The testimony of those who have studied with us is that their thinking has been transformed and their practice of Christian education has been significantly enhanced. Join us and be inspired by the teaching of world leaders in Christian Education.

Dr Bridget Mary Aitchison
BA(Hons), CertIV A&WT, DCA, MACE, MACEL
Principal