Growing in the knowledge of God is more than simply learning and knowing ‘stuff’. It is about being shaped and transformed, growing in Christ-likeness, in fellowship with others. We are committed to fostering loving personal relationships, developed through regular meeting centred on prayer and hearing God’s word, as the proper context for learning about God and his purposes.
Community Meals
All full-time students are expected to attend each weekday lunch. Each Chaplaincy Group is invited (with spouses) to a dinner on a Tuesday evening in the course of the year. Married students may attend other weekday evening meals by booking at Reception and paying the usual fee.
Chaplaincy Groups
Meeting together in Chaplaincy Groups with faculty and female chaplains is integral to the College’s commitment to learning in fellowship. The groups perform a number of important functions in the preparation of students for Christian ministry and leadership. Within the College program various other groups also help to set a vision for gospel ministry and foster fellowship, theological reflection, group skills, prayer, mission and accountability.
Chapel Services
All full-time students are expected to attend chapel Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays at 9:05 and a chaplaincy group on Thursday at the same time. Students participate by leading chapel, reading the Bible and leading in prayer.
Moore College Missions
Each year, Moore College sends teams of students and faculty out from college to partner with churches in Sydney, Australia and overseas to run missions that proclaim Jesus. Please pray for the students, faculty, chaplains and local churches as they prepare for missions. Each year the churches we partner with change.
Dean of Students
The Dean of Students is responsible for the spiritual and personal welfare, and all other matters which affect the well-being of students and their families, including student housing, residence (including John Chapman House, Carillon House, But-Har-Gra and Moore West) and catering. The Dean is also responsible to the Principal for the co-ordination of chaplaincy reports for students offering for ordination in the Anglican and Presbyterian denominations.
Academic Support Coordinator
The Academic Support Coordinator’s role is to support all students with academic writing and language, study skills, and exam preparation. Moore’s Academic Support Coordinator is Gordon Cain.
We have many students from STEM and other non-arts backgrounds, from non-English backgrounds, and from non-tertiary backgrounds. Also, some students face other learning challenges or have had a long break from studies.
The Coordinator works to:
- Support all students to develop their skills and confidence to succeed with the workload of the College undergraduate programs. While much focus is on first year students to prepare them for the following years, all students are encouraged and welcome to access support as they need it.
- Train and support our team of student tutors as they support their fellow students. This student team is an invaluable support in our Moore Community.
- To assist class groups in skills for assessment tasks. This includes academic integrity skills, reading and note-taking, and academic writing.
- Liaising with faculty, chaplains and the Registrar Team to identify and assist specific students as needed.
Our goal is to assist every student in their studies, that they may better serve the Lord Jesus.
Sport and Recreation
Various sports are organised during the course of the year, including touch football, ultimate frisbee and soccer. By special arrangement, St John’s and St Paul’s ovals are available from time to time. A pool table is available in the John Chapman House Common Room. Volley ball may be played in the Triangle of John Chapman House.
Moore College students are eligible to join the Sydney University Sports Union and so take advantage of their swimming, squash, tennis and gymnasium facilities.
Campus Guide
An online booklet has been prepared to enable students, faculty and staff of the College to see what has been done and rejoice in the inheritance into which they have entered as present members of the College. We hope it will also be helpful in locating where particular rooms are on the campus.
