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An Interview With Reverend Professor John Flett
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Vice-Chancellor of the University of Divinity, Peter Sherlock joined ABC’s The Drum to take a look at the changing of faith, and other contemporary issues, facing Australia.
University Gazette March 2021
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Interview with Cathie Lambert, recipient of the Jan Gray Scholarship 2020
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Janette Gray PhD Scholarship 2021
This scholarship provides both a Research Fee Scholarship and Research Stipend Scholarship for 3 years, covering tuition fees and a living allowance to study a PhD in theology.
New Indigenous Studies Centre to be established at the University of Divinity
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Fellowship for Biblical Studies National Conference – Call For Papers
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Extraordinary Large Grant Scheme 2021
Researchers at the University of Divinity are invited to submit an application to the Extraordinary Large Grant Round (2021). Applications close 14 May.
ISCAST is hiring
Arising from their five-year Strategic Plan, ISCAST (Christians in Science and Technology) is keen to appoint two enthusiastic people part-time to join the team.
Chris MulherinStrengthening Spirit–Releasing Potential
Congratulations to Dr Bernadette Miles on the publication of Strengthening Spirit–Releasing Potential: Spiritual Direction for Leadership and Organizational Development.
Stirling Board Announcement
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Student Unit Evaluation results (Semester 2, 2020)
Coursework students are regularly invited to participate in Student Unit Evaluation Surveys, providing an opportunity to help shape the growth of the University and the learning experience of future students.
Carolyn AlsenAustralian Women in Religion Edit-a-thon
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Library Hub2021 Melbourne Graduation
On the evening of Friday 19 March 2021, the University gathered at St Patrick’s Cathedral in East Melbourne and online to witness the graduation of some 421 students receiving 433 awards.
Contemporary Feminist Theologies
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Hebrew Reading Group
The Hebrew Reading group is reading Genesis 37-50 and welcomes participants who have completed an introductory year of Biblical Hebrew and are keen to continue developing their skills.
Student Profile: Lachlan Davis
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By the WellTrinity College staff Q&A: Reverend Dr Chris Porter
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ACWR 2021 Conference – Spirited Women
Papers for this international conference are invited that focus on the theme of ‘Spirited Women’ from a range of disciplines including gender theory, feminism, biblical studies, history, systematic theology and all...
Glen O'BrienCall for papers | Uncommon goods: public theology and empire conference
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New Norcia’s nuns and the riddle of reconciliation
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Trinity College staff Q&A: Dr Rachelle Gilmour
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God Forbid: Searching for the saints
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EndNote 20 is now available
EndNote software is available to all staff and currently enrolled students of the University of Divinity.
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Preaching, as the great satirist Hogarth observed, has the potential to inflict as much damage as blessing. This unit explores the history of preaching, and reveals how the great preaching of the past resonated with its...
Gospel and Epistles of John
This unit studies the Gospel and Letters of John with a focus on literary structure, symbolism and theology (love, life, glory). It explores the relationship of John to the Synoptics, the interrelationship of Gospel and...
Biblical Hebrew A
Learn the foundations of Biblical Hebrew so that you can translate selected parts of the Old Testament, understand commentaries that discuss the Old Testament in its original language, and gain tools for enhancing your...
Foundations for Theological Study
In this unit students will be introduced to the study of theology by examining the engaged processes in which belief is formed. To believe something particular is not to believe everything in general. Christian...
Colleen O’Reilly recognised in Australia Day honours
Congratulations to Reverend Dr Colleen O'Reilly AM who has been recognised as a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Australia Day 2021 Honours.
Black Lives Matter and its implications for our Australian context
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Conversion Practices Prohibition Bill: A Community Briefing
On Monday 18 January 2021, the Australian Collaborators in Feminist Theologies and University of Divinity partnered with Brave Network and SOGICE Survivors to present a webinar entitled Conversion Practices Prohibition...
Alumnus pioneers ‘Empowerment Script’ to help with PTSD and trauma
Congratulations to Dr Lowen Clarke (alumnus of the University of Divinity) who was recently awarded a Doctorate from Miecat Institute for his research developing 'Empowerment Script', a script format that he discovered...
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