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Skinning, Shearing, or Serving?
Biblical texts about shepherds ask pointed questions about the role of political leaders as rulers or servants.
Fergus King
Some Indigenous women theologians that you should know about
Indigenous women in Abya Yala and around the world live out their life path through the weaving of their wise ancestors who have left a legacy full of layers of wisdom as the Gunadule women say as they sew their molas...
Graham Joseph Hill
Seasons
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." Ecclesiastes 3:1. Reverend Dr Gary Heard from Trinity College Theological School on the seasons of life.
Gary Heard
Graham Hill appointed Principal of Stirling Theological College
The Board of Stirling Theological College is delighted to announce the appointment of Rev Dr Graham Joseph Hill as Principal, effective from 1st December 2020. During 2020, Graham has been Interim Principal and Director...
Professional Supervision: Towards the goal | Making a difference
Admissions are now open for the new Professional Supervision Awards being offered by the University of Divinity in 2021: the Graduate Certificate in Supervision and the Graduate Diploma in Supervision.
UD alumna appointed Executive Officer for ANZATS and CDT
Dr Simone Rickerby – a biblical scholar, with a PhD from the University of Divinity (2015) – will take up the role in January 2021. Simone brings to the position more than a decade of experience in executive...
This Assembly of Believers
Congratulations to Dr Bryan Cones whose PhD thesis, This Assembly of Believers: The Gifts of Difference in the Church at Prayer, has been published by SCM Press in the UK.
The Interregnum
In these times in between times something about ordinary moments becomes legible. Scott Kirkland from Trinity College Theological School on 'The Interregnum'.
Scott Kirkland
Women preachers: What to wear?
Kerrie Handasyde explores how dress played an important role in perceptions of the religious identity and authority of the first women preachers in Australia.
Kerrie Handasyde
A154 – Pentecost 24 (Judges 4:1-7; Psalm 123; Matthew 25: 14-30)
By the Well Podcast is joined by Monica Melanchthon, who talks about the importance of preaching from Judges, both in spite of its difficult, violent themes, and because of them: much of the conflict in the world echoes...
By the WellUD Academics recognised in 2020 ARPA awards
Three University of Divinity academics have been announced as winners in the 2020 APRA awards: Gordon Preece, Dorothy Lee and Jason Goroncy. Congratulations!
Relentless Love: Living Out Integral Mission to Combat Poverty, Injustice, and Conflict
Edited by Reverend Dr Graham Joseph Hill Resilience has gained a lot of attention recently due to the impact of natural and other disasters. Faith-based development organisations and local faith communities are...
Do not put your trust in princes
This meditation will be published on the day that votes are still being counted in the country of my birth – the United States of America. These past several weeks have been stressful for many of us – no matter our...
Robert DerrenbackerThe Fault Lines Founding Liberty
The Fault Lines Founding Liberty explores the tensions inherent in growing up and moving on from faith, family, and past versions of ourselves. With unanswered questions and hovering guilt, a young woman comes to...
Sarah BacallerNew student members of the Academic Board elected for 2021
Congratulations to Pamela Zweck (HDR) and Reuben Edmonds (Coursework) who have been elected as student members of the University's Academic Board for a term of two years, beginning 1 January 2021.
University Gazette November 2020
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. To view the latest University Gazette in pdf, issued 2 November...
Called to study?
Admission and enrolment for 2021 study is now open! Experience a unique engagement with Christian theological traditions at the University of Divinity. Whether you are interested in the academic study of theology...
Towards 2021
From the Vice-Chancellor and the College Principals. 2020: Looking Back As the academic year that was 2020 draws towards its end, the University of Divinity gives thanks for the extraordinary resilience and dedication...
Peter SherlockBreaking Down Barriers
Revd Dr Chris Porter on being peace makers in a siloed world. @Theologytrinity
Christopher PorterA bridge between: Spanish Benedictine Missionary Women in Australia
This sensitive account of Spanish Benedictine women at an Aboriginal mission in Western Australia is poignant and disturbing. Notable for its ecumenical spirit, depth of research and deep engagement with the subject, A...
Katharine MassamStudy and Mentoring (SAM) Leadership Program
Applications for 2021 are open until 29 November 2020. Information about this scholarship is sourced from Sisters of the Good Samaritan. Since its foundation and throughout its 163-year history, the Sisters of the Good...
Guest AuthorBy the Well: A152 – All Saints / Pentecost 21 (1 John 3; Rev 7; Matt 23:1-12)
Reverend Dr Sunny Chen joins us for a conversation about the Greek words for love, resurrection promises, preaching for All Saints (All Souls) day, and Christian leadership.
Constructing Exile
What happens to a community when it is destroyed by a foreign power? How do survivors face the future? Is it all over for them? In Constructing Exile, John Hill investigates how the people of ancient Judah survived...
Uniting Church National History Society: Panel on UCA Redress
The Uniting Church National History Society recently held a public webinar on Churches' response to redress arising out of the Child Abuse Royal Commission. Watch the recording of the event on Vox.
The Trinity in the Age of Narcissus
What incentives drive people to hold public office: self-interest or a desire to serve others makes a huge difference…
Conversations in religion and the healing arts
Professor Wendy Mayer from Australian Lutheran College joined an international online panel of experts to discuss 'Conversations in religion and the healing arts'.
Wendy MayerWhy research matters: beyond pragmatism
Professor Mark Brett on the importance of rigorous thinking and research, especially in times of crisis.
Mark BrettLonging for the face of God
Kimmy? Kimmy? Kimmy, now look at me. Look at me Kim. Look at moi. Look at moi. Now, I’ve got one word to say to you, Kim. Mask. When we want someone’s full attention, as Kath so often does with her self-absorbed...
Colleen O'ReillyWhy research matters: inspiration
This article is written in memorium of Dr Michael Bowden (21 March 1947 – 11 April 2020), who graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Divinity in December 2019. In accompanying students...
Robyn ReynoldsWhy research matters: the ‘F’ word
What’s the ‘F’? ‘Fake news’? ‘Filioque’? ‘Facebook’? ‘Freedom’? or…? In a world of QAnon, Twitterati, and the myriad of social media platforms that masquerade as ‘news’ sources, it probably sounds terribly passé to...
Darrell JacksonWhy research matters: it’s a work of shalom
Research is an opportunity to take up one aspect of our creaturely calling to understand God’s world well and live in it better. Research gives us the chance to see the world clearly and delight in it more deeply and...
Andrew SloaneWhy research matters: the so what question
As a biblical scholar who has been a researcher for over twenty years now (where did the time go?), I have often been asked the “so what?” question. Why do you do research on the bible and what difference does it make?
Liz BoasePosition available: Executive Officer – ANZATS and Council of Deans of Theology
Applications close 28 October 2020. The Council of Deans of Theology, and ANZATS, are seeking to fill the role of Executive Officer, from January 2021, to provide administrative and secretariat support to both bodies. A...
Position available: Professional Supervision Program Coordinator
Applications close 28 October 2020. The University of Divinity seeks to recruit a Professional Supervision Program Coordinator to commence in December 2020 or January 2021. This new role at the University is a part-time...
Become a student member of the Academic Board
The University’s Academic Board provides for the election of two student members – one student in a coursework program, one student in a research degree – elected for a term of two years. The enrolment of...
University of Divinity fees unchanged for 2021
From 2021, the University will offer not only a high-quality and rich learning experience for students, but also Australia’s most affordable University degrees in theology, counselling, ministry and philosophy.
Celebrating Theological Libraries Month
October is Theological Libraries Month and at the University of Divinity we think Theological Libraries are worth celebrating!
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