Newton Theological College
Newton Theological College is a Papua New Guinean educational institution in Popondetta, Papua New Guinea. It trains candidates for ordination in the Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea.
History
[edit]Anglican mission activity commenced in the Territory of Papua in 1891. Theological training was taking place in Dogura at least as early as 1918.[1][2]
Originally located in Dogura, the base of the New Guinea Mission and the seat of the Bishop of New Guinea, Ss Peter and Paul Cathedral, Dogura,[3] the college moved to Popondetta some years after the Mount Lamington volcanic eruption in 1951 as part of the rebuilding efforts. It was still located in Dogura in 1970.[4]
In 1972 there was a proposal to relocate the college to near to the University of Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby.[5] The proposal was still under active consideration in 1975.[6] Instead it moved to Popondetta in 1981.[7]
The college was originally named St Aidan's Theological College (along with the teacher training college, subsequently moved to Lae).[8] It was separated from the teacher training college and renamed after the Rt Rev Henry Newton after his death in 1947.[9]
Until 1977 the Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea was the Diocese of New Guinea (renamed the Diocese of Papua New Guinea in 1971)[10] and part of the Province of Queensland in what was then called the Church of England in Australia.
The college is supported financially by ABM-Australia.[11]
Notable staff
[edit]- James Ayong, Principal, later Archbishop of Papua New Guinea[12]
- Eric Lefroy Cassidy (formerly CA), Warden 1952-70[13]
- Sister Margaret Dewey SSM[14]
- Jeffrey Driver, acting Principal following retirement as Archbishop of Adelaide[15]
- Robin Gill, theologian[16]
- Michael Hough, Principal 1993-96, later Bishop of New Guinea Islands, Port Moresby, and Ballarat[17]
- Roger Jupp, Principal 2000-2003, later Bishop of Popondetta
- Joseph Kopapa, acting Principal, 1999, later Bishop of Popondetta and Archbishop of Papua New Guinea[18]
- Paul Richardson, Principal, later Bishop of Wangaratta
- Walter Siba, Principal, later Bishop of Ysabel[19]
Notable alumni
[edit]- George Ambo, first Papuan to be an Anglican bishop[20]
- James Ayong, Archbishop of Papua New Guinea [21]
- Clyde Igara, Archbishop of Papua New Guinea
- Rhynold Sanana, Bishop of Dogura[22]
References
[edit]- ^ "Church And State". Papuan Courier. Vol. 8, no. 36. International, Australia. 13 September 1918. p. 4. Retrieved 28 April 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "NEW GUINEA ACTIVITIES". Healesville And Yarra Glen Guardian. Victoria, Australia. 15 January 1927. p. 3. Retrieved 28 April 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Papuan Bishop to Visit Western Australia". The Beverley Times. Vol. 62, no. 43. Western Australia. 4 November 1966. p. 6. Retrieved 28 April 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "A SACRIFICE BY SAMSON". Papua New Guinea Post-courier. International, Australia. 26 June 1970. p. 18. Retrieved 28 April 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "'Massive aid' required". The Canberra Times. Vol. 47, no. 13, 248. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 7 October 1972. p. 3. Retrieved 28 April 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "New Anglican college for Moresby". Papua New Guinea Post-courier. International, Australia. 4 December 1975. p. 4. Retrieved 28 April 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Curriculum Reform at Newton Theological College, "Melanesian Journal of Theology" 3-2 (1987) p 47" (PDF). Retrieved 27 April 2021.
- ^ "REV. JAMES BENSON". Circular Head Chronicle. Vol. XXXIX, no. 11. Tasmania, Australia. 20 March 1946. p. 2. Retrieved 28 April 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Campbell, T W, Religious Communities of the Anglican Communion: Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, (2007: published privately), ISBN 9780975700426, p 138" (PDF). Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory, 1973-74, 85th Edition, p 1347.
- ^ "ABM-Australia: Newton Theological College". Retrieved 27 April 2021.
- ^ "Church Times: "Obituary – Canon Michael Francis Hunt", 1 November 2002, p 9". Retrieved 27 April 2021.
- ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory, 1973-74, 85th Edition, p 157.
- ^ "Church Times: "Sister Margaret Dewey SSM", 16 June 2017, p 33". Retrieved 27 April 2021.
- ^ "Anglican Focus: Newton Theological College". Retrieved 27 April 2021.
- ^ "HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM FOR DOGURA". Papua New Guinea Post-courier. International, Australia. 20 August 1971. p. 10. Retrieved 28 April 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Anglican News: Episcopal Appointments". Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "Anglican News: New Bishop for the Diocese of Popondetta". Retrieved 27 April 2021.
- ^ "Curriculum Reform at Newton Theological College, "Melanesian Journal of Theology" 3-2 (1987) p 47" (PDF). Retrieved 27 April 2021.
- ^ "Papuan Bishop to Visit Western Australia". The Beverley Times. Vol. 62, no. 43. Western Australia. 4 November 1966. p. 6. Retrieved 28 April 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Church Times: "Obituary – Canon Michael Francis Hunt", 1 November 2002, p 9". Retrieved 27 April 2021.
- ^ "2 new bishops for church". Papua New Guinea Post-courier. International, Australia. 3 December 1975. p. 3. Retrieved 28 April 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
