Welcome
Whether you’re a student seeking purpose, a faculty member pursuing excellence, or a researcher exploring new frontiers, Wollaston Theological College invites you to become part of a legacy that matters.
History
Wollaston was founded in 1957 as a residential college for people wanting to train for ordained ministry in the Anglican Diocese of Perth. From 1929 until the establishment of Wollaston Theological College (then John Wollaston Theological College), candidates for ordination in the Diocese of Perth were sent to the eastern states for their theological education. The establishment of Wollaston Theological College occurred as the result of a resolution of the Perth Diocesan Synod in 1950, and the land was purchased from the City of Perth in 1956. The college was built on this land in Mount Claremont and borders Bold Park, providing a beautiful bushland environment for students and staff.
From 1957 until 1970, Wollaston Theological College trained people for lay and ordained ministry. The College was then used as a retreat centre, and for post-ordination training, as during the 1970s, candidates were again sent to the Eastern states for study. In 1983 Wollaston went through another change as those wanting to study theology enrolled through Murdoch University, and Wollaston Theological College continued to be a retreat centre as well as a centre for formation and post-ordination training.
In 2020 Wollaston Theological College began partnering with Trinity College Theological School to teach degrees through the University of Divinity, and in 2022 Wollaston Theological College was accepted to be a college of the University of Divinity.
Wollaston Theological College is a place for all people to engage in theological education and ministry training.
College Campus
About
Wollaston Theological College is located in a beautiful setting, on the edge of Bold Park, just a few minutes away from the Indian Ocean, and twenty minutes’ drive from the City.
Wollaston is easily accessible by car from most of Perth’s central suburbs, positioned near the West Coast Highway and Rochdale Road.
The College is also a 20 minute walk from bus stop 16923, near the corner of Montgomery and Stephenson Avenues, in Mount Claremont.
Facilities
- Chapel
- Dining Room with tea/coffee facilities.
- WiFi
- Gardens (and close proximity to walks in Bold Park)
- Labyrinth for spritual reflection
- Free parking on campus
Location
Wollaston Library
- (On-Campus) 5 Wollaston Road, Mount Claremount WA 6010
The Wollaston Library serves the academic, learning and research needs of students and staff at the College and wider University. The library is also open to other community users including the Anglican Diocese of Perth, and the Uniting Church. Through its rich collection and commitment to accessibility, the Wollaston Library plays a vital role in supporting theological education, research, and ministry formation. The Wollaston Library aims to foster a welcoming and reflective space where faith, learning, and community intersect.
Collection strengths & specialties
The collection of around 35,000 physical items is strong in: Christian Leadership, Biblical Studies, Church History, Pastoral Care, Systematic Theology, Christian Spirituality, Ministry Practice, Missiology, and Philosophy.
Special collections
The Peter Carnley Collection is the personal library of the former Archbishop of Perth, Peter Carnley. This collection comprises approximately 3,000 volumes, reflecting his extensive scholarship and contributions to Anglican theology
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News
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April 2026 Graduation in Perth
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