Emeritus Lecturer

In 2007 Stephen commenced at ALC as Lecturer in New Testament and Pastoral Studies. From 2008 to 2021 he held a senior leadership position as Dean. From 2010 to 2024 he served as Vice Principal and senior lecturer.

About

Stephen has been a pastor for 48 years, serving in Queensland and South Australia from 1979 to 2004. After accepting a call to Australian Lutheran College (ALC) as Lecturer in New Testament and Pastoral Studies, from 2005 to 2006 he enjoyed a rich mix of experiences including studies in education, teaching in seminaries of partner churches in south-east Asia, and being a scholar-in-residence at Luther Seminary in Minneapolis, USA. In 2007 he commenced lecturing at ALC, was appointed Academic Dean in 2008 and Vice-Principal in 2010 and accredited as Senior Lecturer by the University of Divinity in 2014. He is recognised for strengths in learning and teaching, with significant contributions to student experience and transformative learning at undergraduate level. In 2022 he was conferred with the degree of Doctor of Divinity (honoris causa) by the Council of the University of Divinity, in recognition of Stephen’s sustained and distinguished contribution to the Church and community in Australia and internationally over many years, through scholarship, educational innovation, and engagement with Church and inter-Church dialogue in myriad ways.

University Appointments

Emeritus Lecturer (Australian Lutheran College)