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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...
Position available: Quality Manager
The University of Divinity seeks to recruit a Quality Manager. This is a full-time ongoing role based in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor in Melbourne available for immediate commencement.
Position available: Research Administrative Officer
Australian Lutheran College seeks to appoint a Research Administrative Officer in February 2021.
Call for Papers – Vol. 3 Women in Religion Series
Books@Atla Open Press is calling for biographical chapter proposals for the third volume in the 'Women in Religion' series.
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Stirling College 2021 Prospectus
There are many reasons why people choose to go to College and study Bible, Counselling, Theology, and more. We all need equipping, no matter what kind of ministry God calls us to. Check out the 2021 Prospectus to find...
Koinonia Newsletter – Issue 8, December 2020
The latest issue of Koinonia, the Newsletter of St Athanasius College is available now. This issue includes: a tribute to SAC's first registrar, Fr Marcarius Wahba; highlights of 2020; student reflections; VCE Students...
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Trinity College alumni profile: Ferry Hasiholan
After moving to Australia from Indonesia, Ferry found a path to further study, which gave him a deeper understanding of the Bible and life.
Copts in Modernity
Congratulations to Dr Lisa Agaiby from St Athanasius College on the forthcoming publication of Copts in Modernity. Copts in Modernity presents a collection of essays showcasing historical and contemporary aspects...
Why research matters: Storytelling
Good research always has a story to tell, and the best research invites us into that story, gripping our interest with the urgency or subtlety of the questions at stake. Storytelling is also part of the pleasure of...
Katharine MassamUniversity Gazette December 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 21 December...
New partnership between Anglican theological schools
A new partnership between Trinity College Theological School, the University of Divinity and Perth’s Wollaston Theological College will see WTC Formation students undertake their studies through the UD at TCTS...
Ministry Supervision Formation: Celebrating past and present and future life in the University
On Tuesday 8 December Stirling Theological College held an online event to acknowledge and celebrate the development of the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Supervision from its oversight to that of the...
Graeme Blair Memorial Fund – Supporting Arising Life Ministries in Zambia
Reverend Dr Merryl Blair is a graduate and academic staff member of the University of Divinity. Merryl and her husband Graeme first travelled to Ndola, Zambia in 2009, to teach at Northrise University, a private...
Reading the Magnificat in Australia
Biblical songs have multiple afterlives. In a history of invasion, their reverberations are poignant. What is now called Australia is a continent of many First Nations where Country has been sung for tens of thousands...
Guest AuthorRobyn Whitaker on Joy Radio to discuss why people of faith should be abhorred by “conversion therapy”
Rev Dr Robyn Whitaker @RobynJWhitaker from Pilgrim Theological College was a guest on JOY radio to discuss why people of faith should be abhorred by “conversion therapy”. The core tenet of faith is Love God and Love...
Robyn WhitakerTrinity College staff Q&A: The Revd Canon Professor Dorothy Lee
Dorothy Lee is Trinity's Stewart Research Prof of New Testament. Growing up in a conservative family, Dorothy never saw herself becoming an ordained minister.
University to establish Indigenous Studies Centre
In 2021 the University of Divinity will establish an Indigenous Studies Centre to advance education and research in theology and ministry, and to encourage greater participation and leadership from Indigenous peoples in...
Holding up half the sky | Seminar series
This online seminar series is great to run in a small group, ministry team, the local church, college or seminary class, or even to watch alone. Buy the book for yourself or your whole group and start soon!
Graham Joseph HillSpiritual Care and Mental Health Scholarship
The Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart (MSC Sisters) will offer a scholarship of up to $10,000 in 2021 to support a student (or students) to undertake a stream of study that focusses on the spiritual care of people...
The challenges of responding to the 2020 crisis
In this video, Anne Lock (Director of WellSpring) and Peter Bentley (Coordinator of Spiritual Formation) chat about the impact of the pandemic on their work in the Wellspring Centre, and how their teaching team and...
Dr Cath McKinney appointed Professional Supervision Program Coordinator
Congratulations to Dr Cathryn (Cath) McKinney who has been appointed the Professional Supervision Program Coordinator at the University of Divinity. Cath has extensive experience as a group relations consultant where...
Women Theologians of Global Christianity
Majority World, diaspora, Black, and Indigenous churches and theologies are redefining twenty-first century Christianity. And much of this new theology and vitality is being led by women of color.
UD Honorary Research Fellow elected Corresponding Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities
Congratulations to Associate Professor Chris de Wet who has been elected a Corresponding Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities in 2020 - the highest honour for achievement in the humanities in Australia.
Practical Theology as a Practice of Hope
Inaugural Professorial Lecture of Reverend Professor René Erwich. Professor Erwich was appointed a Professor of the University of Divinity by the University Council on 31 October 2019. He is noted for his outstanding...
Turn up and write
It is often remarked that writing a PhD is a lonely and harrowing journey, and that COVID has exacerbated many of the difficulties. However, a group of HDR students have been gathering on Tuesdays and Thursdays each...
Michelle Eastwood2020 Adelaide Online Graduation Ceremony
Congratulations to all our newest graduates! The ceremony of conferring degrees and awarding diplomas and certificates is a time-honoured ritual performed at academic institutions throughout the world. On Friday 4...
Reo (Vol 26.2)
The lastest issue of Reo: a journal of theology and ministry, from Stirling Theological College, is out now. Growing For everything there is a season ‘Growing’ might seem a weird topic for this issue of reo...
By the Well: Advent 3 (Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; Luke 1:46-55; John 1:6-8, 19-28)
Dr Angela Sawyer (Stirling Theological College) joins By the Well Podcast to explore the tender and powerful image of God in Isaiah 40, as well as the cosmic and personal hope the end of exile represents to Israel. We...
By the WellMary Coloe appointed Professor of the University
Congratulations to Professor Mary Coloe pbvm appointed a Professor of the University of Divinity by the University Council on 2 December 2020. Professor Coloe teaches in the field of New Testament studies at Yarra...
David Starling appointed Professor of the University
Congratulations to Professor David Starling appointed a Professor of the University of Divinity by the University Council on 2 December 2020. Professor Starling is currently the Chief Academic Officer at Morling College...
CTC student, Jaz Ocampo, named Mary Ward Grant recipient 2021
Congratulations to Jaz Ocampo who has been named a recipient of the Mary Ward Grant for 2021. Jaz is a student at Catholic Theological College, studying a Graduate Diploma in Theology.
Reflection: The First Sunday of Advent
The jacaranda tree, with its purple-blue flowers appearing in Melbourne in early December, announces Advent with a burst of liturgical colour. These beautiful trees, scattered along the streets and in parks and gardens...
Colleen O'ReillyQ&A with Trinity College Theological School’s Dean: Bob Derrenbacker
Meet the Revd Canon Dr Bob Derrenbacker - Dean of the Theological School at Trinity College and Frank Woods Associate Professor in New Testament.
By the Well: Advent 2 (Isaiah 40:1-11; Mark 1:1-8)
Dr Angela Sawyer (Stirling Theological College) joins By the Well Podcast to explore the tender and powerful image of God in Isaiah 40, as well as the cosmic and personal hope the end of exile represents to Israel. We...
Alumni profile: Elizabeth Murray
Elizabeth Murray admits that many others saw her leadership potential before she did, and she’s now thankful that she listened to her supporters, and her eventual calling towards ordination.
Capstone Editing Textbook Grant for Undergraduates
Applications close 6 January 2021. The Capstone Editing Textbook Grant provides A$3,000 to one undergraduate student per year to assist in covering the cost of their textbooks for the duration of their degree. As...
Skinning, Shearing, or Serving?
Biblical texts about shepherds ask pointed questions about the role of political leaders as rulers or servants.
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