The ministry of the late Rev Prof Austin Cooper OMI had a significant and often transformative impact on the lives of many, not to mention on the landscape of theological education in Australia and beyond...
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Job Opportunity: Spiritual Care Coordinator – Westhaven
The Baptcare Spiritual Care Team has a vacancy for an experienced Spiritual Care Coordinator at Baptcare Westhaven in Footscray. The position is part-time at 4 days a week.
Manager, Recuitment, Admissions and Retention (Trinity College Theological School)
Trinity College Theological School is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to fill the role of Manager - Recruitment, Admissions and Retention. This multifaceted, full-time position is crucial for the recruitment...
Job | Dean of Research and Program Director* at Whitley College
Whitley College is seeking to fill the Dean of Research and Program Director* position. The ideal candidate is creative, highly motivated, and skilled, with experience and qualifications in the design and delivery of...
Witness, Service, and Discipleship: Mission in Many Places and Many Voices
Explore the enduring significance of ‘commissioning’ texts and what they mean for Christian communities in Australia and elsewhere in the world.
World Christianity and Spirituality: Narratives of Human Flourishing
Did you know that a typical Christian today is a non-white woman in Asia, Africa, or Latin America? Currently, over two-thirds of the world’s Christians reside outside the West and a quarter of them live in Africa...
Applications open for Therese D’Orsa Mission Education Bursaries
Therese D’Orsa Mission Education bursaries have been created in recognition of Therese’s contribution to the Church, available to support students and research into missiological thinking and action.
Reading the Bible in Australia
Congratulations to (editors) Dr Deborah R Storie, Dr Barbara Deutschmann and Dr Michelle Eastwood on the recent release of Reading the Bible in Australia.
Job Opportunity: Administration Assistant at St Francis College
St Francis Theological College is currently seeking an Administration Assistant plays a pivotal role in shaping the first impressions and fostering meaningful connections with staff, students, residents and regular...
Priest, scholar and friend: symposium honours Prof Austin Cooper OMI
The ministry of the late Rev Prof Austin Cooper OMI had a significant and often transformative impact on the lives of many, not to mention on the landscape of theological education in Australia and beyond. Last month...
University of Divinity registration renewed with TEQSA for another 7 years
From the Vice-Chancellor: It is my distinct pleasure to let you know the university has been renewed under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act) in the category of...
Support the School of Indigenous Studies
Support the School of Indigenous Studies with a tax-deductible donation to help transform theological education. Since 2021, we've been committed to developing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander theologies and...
“If we cannot think alike, we may love alike”: Can the Methodist schism over queer clergy and same-sex marriage yet be healed?
“If we cannot think alike, we may love alike”: Can the Methodist schism over queer clergy and same-sex marriage yet be healed? Rev Prof Glen O'Brien on ABC Religion and Ethics.
University Gazette June 2024
University Gazette for June 2024. The Gazette is a public document that reports the outcomes of meetings of the University Council and Academic Board since the last Gazette was issued.
This National Reconciliation Week, deepen your understanding with our Indigenous Theologies LibGuide
This #NationalReconciliationWeek learn about Indigenous spiritualities
and theology! Explore our LibGuide & together, deepen understanding #IndigenousTheologies
A Call for Papers on Migration and Religion in Australia and the Pacific
Whitley College invites scholars and practitioners from a range of backgrounds to contribute to an edited collection that aims to explore the intricate intersection of migration and religion in the region, including the...
Atheism: Varieties of Belief, Disbelief, Unbelief
Learn about Atheism with Yarra Theological Union in Semester 2, 2024. Disbelief in God is a complex matter, but its current forms have a relatively short intellectual history. The unit traces the story and logic of...
Reclaiming the Trinity as Kin: a thought experiment on Sorry Day
Reverend Dr Garry Worete Deverell preached at Pitt Street Uniting Church, Warrane/Sydney on Sorry Day/Trinity Sunday 2024.
Reading Trauma in the Book of Jeremiah | Sep-Oct Intensive
The book of Jeremiah is a complex, pain-filled, and difficult book to read. Beginning with an understanding of the socio-political context which gave rise to the book, this unit will introduce students to trauma as...
In memoriam: Reverend Emeritus Professor Norman Young
1930 – 2024 Reverend Emeritus Professor Norman Young was President of the Melbourne College of Divinity, precursor to the University, in 1982-83. He was a valued member of the scholarly community during his long...
May 2024 Graduation in Brisbane
Congratulations to all our newest graduates! On the evening of Sunday 19 May 2024, the University community gathered at St John’s Cathedral Brisbane to witness the graduation of 32 students receiving 32 awards. The...
Academic Dean at St Francis College
St Francis Theological College in Brisbane is currently seeking a research-active lecturer in one of the disciplines of theology (e.g. biblical studies, church history, practical theology) to serve as Academic Dean. The...
Queer Theology
Consider taking 'Queer Theology', a five-day intensive unit at Pilgrim Theological College this winter. The unit will explore queer theology as it has emerged from queer theory, LGBTIQA justice struggles, and faith...
The gifts of knowledge, of community and of connection
“There are many subjects taught at St Francis College that are specifically designed to support those working in schools and with other young people. This study has allowed me to further develop the ethos of the school...
Tiddas Residence: Combating Racism, Patriarchy and Misogyny within Colonial Australia
Read Professor Dr Anne Pattel-Gray’s contribution to special issue “Indigenous Australia in the Anthropocene” of the Australian Studies Journal (Zeitschrift für Australienstudien): Australian Studies Journal 39/2024 –...
Scraps from the table: Apologies, equivocations, and handwringing from church leaders at the Yoorrook Justice Commission
Last week, church leaders in Victoria offered evidence about the abusive histories of their churches with Aboriginal people before a public commission.
Does a leader with higher Emotional Intelligence (EI) succeed more than a leader with less EI?
Leaders need to develop emotional intelligence in themselves and in staff to produce effective and sustained leadership.
T&T Clark Handbook of the Doctrine of Creation
Congratulations to volume editor Jason Goroncy and contributors, Keith Dyer, Vicky Balabanski, Nebojsa Tumara, John Flett, Xiaoli Yang and Gordon Preece, on the release of T&T Clark Handbook of the Doctrine of Creation.
Annual Report 2023
The University of Divinity’s Annual Report for 2023 was tabled in the Victorian Parliament by The Hon. Gayle Tierney MP, Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development, on 1 May 2023.