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Why Christians disagree over the Israel Folau saga
For many Christians, Israel Folau has become the talisman in the fight for religious freedom. This week, some Australian Christians rallied behind Folau’s legal battle against Rugby Australia, stepping in when the rugby...
Geoff Thompson
To the cell for you!
Shady Kiryakos Nessim Current student and alumnus, St Athanasius College, The University of Divinity Monastic rules of our lives: the inner cell and the secret place The ‘cell’, to the secular world, is more than often...
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New Principal of St Athanasius College
The University of Divinity congratulates Very Reverend Fr Daniel Ghabrial on his appointment as Principal (Dean) of St Athanasius College. St Athanasius College has delivered theological courses in the Coptic Orthodox...
Unique partnership offers new pathway for professional counselling in Australia
On Wednesday 19 June, the University of Divinity Council created two new awards: Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Bachelor of Counselling. From 2020 these awards will be offered through Stirling Theological College...
Jesuit Communications Winter Raffle
Jesuit Communications runs a twice-yearly raffle. Tickets are $5 each (minimum purchase is one book of five tickets), and there are some great prizes up for grabs*. 1st Prize: $7500 Coles Group & Myer Gift Card 2nd...
Theology is for everybody
For 20 years, St Athanasius College has offered courses in diverse fields of theology. We deliver undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degrees by research. SAC continues to offer a diverse and growing range of subject...
Why join us at St Athanasius College?
St Athanasius College (SAC) specialises in Coptic Orthodox theological studies both on campus and online. Christian fellowship, liturgical worship and learning are at the heart of our community. Our college is named...
Seeking expressions of interest: 2020 Nagasaki Study Tour
We are seeking expressions of interest for a study tour to Nagasaki, Japan during Easter 2020 (8–16 April), led by Gwyn McClelland and Jason Goroncy. The likely maximum size of the group would be around 15 people...
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New Doctor of Ministry Partnership
The University of Divinity and Stirling Theological College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Abilene Christian University (ACU) TX, to enable Australian students access to the ACU Doctor of Ministry...
Monastic rules for our lives: The virtue of silence
Shady Kiryakos Nessim Current student and alumnus, St Athanasius College, The University of Divinity Walking into the Yarra Valley, one cannot ignore the serenity that compliments the Maroondah Reservoir Park, and the...
Women priests could help the Catholic Church restore its integrity. It’s time to embrace them
In the wake of the royal commission into child sexual abuse, Christian churches in this country need not only radical reform of their principles and practices, but also ways of recovering their integrity. For the...
Dorothy LeeChair of the Human Research Ethics Committee
The University is required by the National Statement of Ethical Conduct in Human Research (the National Statement) and the Determinations to Regulation 1 to appoint a Chair of the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC):...
2019 Leadership Retreat Report
The 2019 Leadership Retreat was held on Saturday, 18 May 2019 at the Catholic Leadership Centre in East Melbourne. Twelve Council members, seven College Principals (or their delegate), the University’s Senior Management...
Gabrielle McMullenWatch the Research Day live-streams on Wednesday 5 June
Research students and staff of the University of Divinity joined together on Wednesday 5 June 2019 for a vibrant day, exploring the outstanding research and scholarship amongst our community across theological...
Nourishing our ministries through Ignatian spirituality
This article was written as a guest editorial for Australian Jesuits. Read the original article here. At Easter, the Provincial, Fr Brian McCoy SJ, launched the Apostolic Priorities for the Australian Province. They...
Deborah KentBook Release | Reimagining Home
Eds. Darrell Jackson, Darren Cronshaw, Rosemary Dewerse Understanding, reconciling and engaging with God’s stories together. This book is the collective output of the international mission scholars and mission...
Morling CollegeUniversity Gazette May 2019
The Gazette is a public document which reports the outcomes of meetings of the University Council and Academic Board since the last Gazette was issued. To view the latest University Gazette in pdf, issued 30 May 2019...
Evolving Methodologies in the Study of Spirituality and Spiritual Theology
The presenters are from twenty-four academic institutions and fourteen countries, including three presenters from the University of Divinity. Student registration: € 20 plus commission (~$AUD 16) Academic registration:...
Vox Magazine: Issue 9, May 2019
Issue 9 of Vox: The University of Divinity Magazine is out online today. This issue features news about recent awards won by members of the University community, a recap of the recent Earth@Peace conference, graduations...
Sex and Politics
Associate Professor Katharine Massam Convenor, Australian Collaborators in Feminist Theologies “Good theology changes lives!” Teash Taylor, a postgraduate student at the UD, gave a pithy summary of the significance of...
JCS farewells Peter Johnstone OAM as Chair of Council
Peter Johnstone OAM, officially retires as the Chair of Jesuit College of Spirituality Council on 24 May 2019. On the evening of Thursday 23 May, an intimate dinner was held to honour Peter as Chair over the last five...
Undergraduate or postgraduate study and residential scholarship
Opens October 2019 for applications Studying at the Trinity College Theological School means joining a diverse and welcoming community of people from many backgrounds and with many experiences of church and faith. This...
Trinity College Theological SchoolTrinity College Theological School PhD Scholarships
Now open for applications (closes 15 November) At Trinity College, we are deeply committed to our Anglican heritage. In support of our vision to be globally recognised as a leading theological education and research...
60 Christian leaders urge PM to act on climate change
The following letter was sent to the Hon Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister of Australia on May 22, 2019, shortly after the re-election of his government. It was signed by over 60 Christian leaders, including nine...
Watch: Earth@Peace Landmark Conference Highlights
A summary of highlights from the conference organisers: Emeritus Professor Joseph A. Camilleri OAM La Trobe University Chair, Earth@Peace Project Reverend Dr Gordon Preece Director, Centre for Religion & Social...
Centre for Religion and Social PolicyJesuit Intellectual Apostolate Meeting held
On Friday 17th May 2019 a gathering of the Intellectual Apostolate of the Australian Province of the Society of Jesus was held in Parkville. It was the fourth gathering of the Intellectual Apostolate since 2016. The...
Robert James Brown Postgraduate Scholarship
These scholarships are for postgraduate study at the University of Divinity and are awarded annually. The scholarships are for two years and are open to Pilgrim Theological College graduates, candidates for UCA ministry...
Pilgrim Theological CollegeUCA Under-35 Theological Scholarships
Pilgrim Theological College offers 10 scholarships to Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) young adults to study towards a Diploma in Theology or Graduate Diploma in Theology (full time, part-time or online). The...
Spiritual Care and Mental Health Scholarship
The Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart (MSC Sisters) will offer a scholarship of up to $10,000.00 in 2019 to support a student (or students) to undertake a stream of study that focusses on the spiritual care of...
Scholarship for Alumni of Pilgrim Theological College to Study Overseas
The Florence and Alexander Yule Memorial Scholarship is offered to support further post-graduate theological study at an overseas college or university. The scholarship is open to graduates of Pilgrim Theological...
Call for Papers: Power, Authority, Love
2019 Feminist Theologies Conference Friday October 11 – Saturday October 12, 2019 Pilgrim Theological College, Parkville, Victoria. Confirmed plenary presentations: Reverend Dr Seforosa Caroll (Sydney), Reverend...
Semester 2 Study: Forming God’s people for leadership, mission and ministry
Come and study in Semester 2 this year! Stirling Theological College offers courses in ministry formation, leadership and counselling among many others. Find out more about what’s on offer in the Stirling Semester 2...
A letter to my fellow evangelicals about the environment
Dr Mick Pope This article is republished from Eternity news. Read the original article here. Dear fellow evangelicals, I write to you at this hour born of a sense of frustration, of fear, and of hope. I felt compelled...
Annual Report 2018
The 2018 University of Divinity Annual Report was tabled in the Parliament of Victoria on Wednesday 1 May 2019 and is now available. You can view Annual Reports from previous years on the University of Divinity website...
Welcome Dr Lynn Moresi, new Lecturer in Pastoral Studies
Whitley College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Lynn Moresi as the new Lecturer in Pastoral Studies at Whitley College. Lynn comes to us with 17 years of experience working in higher education and many...
Uniting against terrorism: Pope Francis & Muslim leaders in Abu Dhabi
This article is reposted from Social Policy Connections. Read the original article. Pope Francis has made dialogue with Islam a high priority, as he is acutely aware that the scourge of war and displacement of peoples...
What are the major parties promising on health this election?
Stephen Duckett, Grattan Institute The major parties’ manifestos for the 2019 federal election present voters with starkly contrasting health policies. These policies are shaped and constrained by the overall themes...
Professor Maryanne Confoy RSC awarded Ignatian Companions Medal
Congratulations to Professor Maryanne Confoy RSC on being awarded the Ignatian Companions Medal at the Jesuit Province Gathering held on Wednesday 24th April 2019 in Sydney. The Ignatian Companions Medal is awarded from...
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