In 1957, the Baptist Churches in Western Australia, under the leadership of Noel Vose, prepared plans for the establishment of the seminary.

[1] Opening in March 1963, with Vose as founding Principal, the seminary began classes as the Baptist Theological College of Western Australia in temporary accommodation in Nedlands.

[2][3] In November 1967 a permanent, purpose built facility was opened on land purchased in the Collier Pine Plantation opposite what is now Curtin University in the suburb of Bentley.

[7] Upon Noel Vose's retirement in January 1991, John Olley was appointed as the second Principal of the Seminary.

[10] In 2003, the seminary transitioned from its affiliation with Murdoch University to being accredited through the Australian College of Theology.