Who we are
Welcome from the Acting Principal
Why study at Tabor Adelaide? There are three salient commitments which we hold to at Tabor and which may help your thinking.
- Academic excellence: We are a relatively small institution when compared to the major universities. This does not, however, mean that we do not share their commitment to academic excellence. All of our certificate and degree programs go through a rigorous assessment process before being accredited by the South Australian Government. As with the major universities all of our programs are reviewed regularly by an Academic Board which includes independent members from various South Australian universities. Added to this Tabor Adelaide was recently awarded a significant three year funding grant to research continuous improvement in teaching practice.
- Authentic Community: As a relatively small institution we are able to offer genuine learning community. At Tabor you will have personal contact and ready access to your lecturers and tutors. Smaller class sizes and overall student numbers mean that teaching staff know who you are and take a personal interest in your academic progress. We are big enough to provide the resources required for high quality education but small enough to offer personal academic direction and care. We believe that this makes for more effective learning and a better experience of student life.
- A multi-denominational Christian ethos: It’s well recognised that all learning takes place within a certain framework of belief. It may take place from the perspective of a secular worldview or some other perspective. At Tabor Adelaide our teaching and learning is underpinned by a shared faith in Jesus Christ. This is not to say that we are dogmatic - our faith is a sure faith but not a closed faith! Tabor Adelaide is, at the same time, a place of robust enquiry and transformational Christian learning. The explicitly multi-denominational nature of Tabor Adelaide means that our community is enriched both by the insights that flow from the great Christian traditions and the vitality that flows from more contemporary expressions of Christian faith. It’s a great community in which to explore faith and its implications for your future profession.
Thank you for considering Tabor Adelaide.
With best wishes,
Don Owers, Acting Principal
