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Study Theological German in 2020
Theological German covers most aspects of German grammar and syntax over two semesters. It does not require previous knowledge of German. It focusses on translation skills and reading comprehension (no conversation) so...
Yarra Theological Union
Professor Wendy Mayer elected Head of Religion, Australian Academy of the Humanities
Congratulations to Professor Wendy Mayer, elected Head of the Religion section of the Australian Academy of the Humanities. According to Professor Julianne Schultz, in 1959 when Australia’s Prime Minister Robert Menzies...
Professor Mark Brett elected Fellow of Australian Academy of the Humanities
Congratulations to Professor Mark Brett, elected a Fellow of the Religion section of the Australian Academy of the Humanities. Mark Brett is Professor of Old Testament at the University of Divinity, Whitley College. His...
The Invention of Melbourne: A Baroque Archbishop and a Gothic Architect
FREE EXHIBITION | The Invention of Melbourne presents a rare opportunity to see some little-known treasures of gold rush Melbourne and to reflect on the careers of two remarkable men - James Alipius Goold, first...
Catholic Theological College
University Gazette November 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 23 August...
Introducing the School of Graduate Research
What is the School of Graduate Research? In January 2020 the University of Divinity will establish a School of Graduate Research (SGR) with responsibility for research training, including higher degree by research...
Robin Mann to be awarded Doctor of Divinity
University of Divinity awards highest academic honour to Australian musician and song-writer, Robin Mann. In October 2019, the Council of the University of Divinity resolved to award the degree of Doctor of Divinity...
John Capper retires as Director of Learning and Teaching
On Wednesday 6 November, University of Divinity academic staff gathered at the annual Teaching Conference, which concluded with a farewell to Reverend Dr John Capper who retires from the role of Director of Learning and...
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New direction for RASP – from Centre to Network
At the conclusion of 2019, the University’s Centre for Religion and Social Policy will move in a new direction, becoming an affiliate network of the University, rather than a Centre. This decision was made by the...
René Erwich appointed Professor of the University
Congratulations to Reverend Professor René Erwich, appointed a Professor of the University of Divinity by the University Council on 31 October 2019. Professor Erwich is noted for his outstanding contribution to...
Spiritual Care and Mental Health Scholarship
Now open for applications (closes 7 January 2020). The Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart (MSC Sisters) will offer a scholarship of up to $10,000.00 to support a student (or students) to undertake a stream of study...
Stirling Theological CollegeHell, no! Halloween is not ‘satanic’ – it’s an important way to think about death
American televangelist Pat Robinson once claimed children who celebrate Halloween were unknowingly “worshipping Satan”. Despite the absurdity that a child dressing up as a witch is devil worship, the idea that Halloween...
Robyn WhitakerDean and Registrar appointed to lead School of Graduate Research
The Vice-Chancellor is delighted to announce the appointment of Associate Professor Elizabeth Boase as Dean and Dr Suman Kashyap as Registrar of the University’s new School of Graduate Research, commencing in 2020...
Capstone Units at the University of Divinity
Capstones: A Shared and Culminative Learning Experience Through the different stages of a student career, an award of the University of Divinity can contain many diverse learning areas. This is in order to fulfil the...
Carolyn AlsenUniversity of Divinity contributes to Atla Digital Library – a first for an Australian library
The University of Divinity is the newest contributor to the Atla Digital Library, making it the first institution outside the United States to contribute a digital library collection. Atla (formerly the American...
Library HubPostdoctoral Research Fellow
Now open for applications (closes 15 November 2019). Trinity College Theological School, founded in 1877, is an Anglican (Episcopal) Theological School that represents the diversity and inclusive character of Anglican...
Trinity College Theological SchoolUniversity launches an Alumni Network
The University of Divinity has graduated over ten thousand students since the very first graduation ceremony was held on 6 May 1913. Our alumni are found in every corner of the globe and every walk of life. On the...
University of Divinity leading positive student experience in Australian universities
The University of Divinity is a learning community comprising eleven colleges based in three states and online, offering a broad range of opportunities to address the issues of the contemporary world through critical...
Who has power, authority, love?
Nicola Slee is in Melbourne this October as guest of the Australian Collaborators in Feminist Theologies (ACFT) to speak at a number of public events. “I’d like to say that all theology is, or should be, feminist, in...
Feminist Theologies18 Arab Female Theologians and Christian Leaders You Should Know About
By Grace Al-Zoughbi Arteen and Graham Joseph Hill Whether it’s Bethlehem, the very humble birthplace of Jesus Christ, or Egypt, the land that Jesus was called out of, or modern-day Lebanon’s Sidon and Tyre, where his...
Graham HillMajor Book Launch at Yarra Theological Union
Sixty people gathered in the Study Centre at Yarra Theological Union on the evening of 2 October for the launch of Dear Mother Dear Father: Letters Home from John Corcoran Wallis 1927-1949. This significant volume makes...
Gabrielle McMullenANZATS New and Emerging Scholarships Scholarships
Now open for applications (closes 13 December 2019). NEW AND EMERGING SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIPS and ANZATS AWARD FOR NEW AND EMERGING SCHOLARS The 2020 ANZATS Conference will be held in conjunction with the International...
Guest AuthorANZATS Call for papers
CALL FOR PAPERS ANZATS Conference University of Adelaide 5-9 July 2020 On behalf of the Council of ANZATS I am pleased to invite all members of ANZATS, NZATS, and the theological and wider academic community to submit...
Study Tour of the Biblical Lands 2020
Jordan—5 days Recall Jesus’ baptism at “Bethany beyond the Jordan”, float in the waters of the Dead Sea, journey into the rose city of Petra, and visit the magnificent Decapolis city of Jerash. Israel and Palestinian...
University to establish School of Graduate Research
In 2020 the University of Divinity will establish a School of Graduate Research (SGR) with responsibility for research training, including higher degree by research students and their supervisors. This new approach...
Women of the New Testament show us God’s inclusive plan
Originally published by The Melbourne Anglican (9 September 2019). Republished on Vox with permission. The women of Jesus’ ministry, and those who worked alongside Paul, need to be re-discovered, argues Dorothy Lee...
Dorothy LeeLecturer in Practical Theology and Ethics
Now open for applications (closes 1 November 2019). The John and Jeanne Stockdale Chair in Practical Theology and Ethics Trinity College Theological School, founded in 1877, is an Anglican (Episcopal) Theological School...
Janette Gray PhD Scholarship
Applications for 2020 are now closed. Supporting the education and leadership of women in theology. This scholarship provides both a Research Fee Scholarship and Research Stipend Scholarship for up to three years...
Trinity College Theological School Financial Assistance Scholarships
Applications for 2020 are now closed. Thanks to the generous and far-sighted support of Trinity alumni, donors and friends, the Theological School can award several financial assistance scholarships, including the:...
Joan Adams Scholarship
Applications for 2020 are now closed. The Joan Adams Scholarship allows outstanding students to study for degrees of the University of Divinity. Successful applicants will show potential to provide leadership at Trinity...
Residential (under 23) Scholarship
Applications for 2020 are now closed. Three full residential scholarships will be awarded to students who wish to study a theology degree at Trinity College but don’t have the financial means to do so. This is a means...
Trinity College Theological School Moorhouse Doctoral Scholarship
Applications for 2020 are now closed. 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 institution...
Everybody Leads
Chris Lowney argued that we need a new culture of leadership, a culture where everyone leads, that is, “where each person feels a leadership opportunity and responsibility ― living our baptismal promise!”
Thank you, Jan Gray | A letter from Lector Emeritus Larry Nemer
Sr Janette Gray, a Mercy Sister, in 2004 became a Faculty Member of Jesuit Theological College, Parkville. From 2012 until her death in December 2017 she was a Lecturer and post-graduate research Supervisor at the...
Diversity in Citation
Diversity of citation improves representation and perspectives; includes the voice of others and their theologies, diversity is good for us all.
Rev Dr Kevin Lenehan appointed Master of Catholic Theological College
Media Release | 5 September 2019 Catholic Theological College is very pleased to announce the appointment of Reverend Dr Kevin Lenehan as Master of the College for a term from 16 September 2019 to 31 December 2022...
University to launch an Alumni Network
Engage with friends, peers and the wider University community in a network established to connect and resource alumni of the University. Graduates of the University of Divinity (or its predecessor the Melbourne College...
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