On 4 August 1974, Archbishop Sir Frank Woods, the Anglican Primate of Australia, laid the foundation stone, a large round granite rock from the Mount Bundey mines.
[3][1] The College offers courses designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people approaches to life and learning, including courses in Christian theology at Certificate and Associate Diploma level, and Advanced Diploma in Ministry.
It aims to "train men and women for leadership roles in churches and communities, and in exploring the Bible and Christian faith contextually", as well as teaching family members to learn about and participate in the wider community while strengthening their own Indigenous identity.
In December 1998 it achieved the national status of a Quality Endorsed Training Organisation.
[4] It offers flexible learning options, combining distance education with intensive spells on-campus.