Australian University of Theology

Australian University of Theology
Other name
AUT
TypeCollegiate theological university
EstablishedAustralian College of Theology (ACT) 2 October 1891 (1891-10-02);
Australian University of Theology (AUT) 20 December 2024 (2024-12-20)
FounderAnglican Church
AccreditationTEQSA
ChancellorDavid Hurley
DeanJames Dalziel
Address,
2000
,
Australia
Websiteaut.edu.au

The Australian University of Theology (AUT), formerly known as the Australian College of Theology (ACT), is a collegiate theological university based in Sydney, New South Wales. The university grants degrees in ministry and theology. It is one of two major consortia of theological colleges in Australia, alongside the University of Divinity. Over 23,000 people have graduated since the foundation of the institution. On 7 October 2022, it was granted university college status by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency and on 20 December 2024, TEQSA confirmed a decision to register the college as a university.

The current vice-chancellor is James Dalziel, and the deputy vice-chancellor (research) is Edwina Murphy.