Start Here – Ridley’s starter guide for 2026
Ridley College invites you to embark on a transformative journey of theological exploration in 2026. Our starter guide provides a range of recommended units that will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and formation to make a meaningful impact on the world. Audit options are also available.
Whether you’re new to theological studies, seeking professional development or simply wanting to learn more about God, we’re excited to help you start your journey today!
Introductory Units
Here are some introductory units we recommend to get you started. On-campus and online options are available.
On-campus options
Professional Development
Do you have a three-year degree in ministry or theology and are engaged in ministry?
Would you like to be re-energised with engaging and relevant material in a relaxed, collegial environment?
Intensives (On Campus)
| NT204: Women in the New Testament (New Testament Seminar) |
| DE042: Intergenerational Ministry with Graham Stanton |
On-campus
Online
| NT008: Synoptic Gospels (Matthew) | unit content by Craig Blomberg |
| OT028: The Megillot | unit content by Lindsay Wilson |
Wednesday Evening Classes
Wednesday Evening Classes are perfect for students balancing work, study, and personal commitments. These units will be delivered in a flipped classroom mode, which means that there will be some pre-reading and videos to watch in preparation for class, but lectures will start at 6:00pm and finish at 8:00pm sharp.
Intensives and Extensives
These units are particularly suited to those who live in a rural or interstate location, have a full-time job, or as professional development for clergy.
| NT204: Women in the New Testament with Lynn Cohick, Hannah Craven and Scott Harrower |
| LA003: Biblical Hebrew A with Jill Firth |
| DE042: Intergenerational Ministry with Graham Stanton |
Ridley Audit
Experience the same world-class education without completing any assessments. We are offering Ridley Audit at a special low price of $425 per unit.
Introductory Units
| NT003: New Testament Overview | on campus and online |
| OT001: Old Testament Foundations | on campus and online |
| BB002: Introduction to Biblical Theology and Interpretation | on campus and online |
| CH005: Early Church History | on campus only |
Professional Development Units
| NT204: Women in the New Testament | on campus only |
| DE042: Intergenerational Ministry | blended extensive |
| CH016: Anglican Identity | online only |
| PC035: Principles of Leadership and Management | online only |
Enquire if you are interested in auditing other units. They are offered on a case-by-case basis.