Over recent weeks I have watched friends, colleagues and neighbours respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in many ways. Two stand out: frenetic work to deal with endless tasks, and inactivity arising from an inability to...
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Peter Sherlock
Worried about your future?
Seven or eight years ago, as part of development of the University’s Vision and Mission, I prepared a series of light-hearted advertisments for the University of Divinity. The one which got the most laughter was a...
First Week
The first week of the academic teaching year at the University of Divinity has coincided with the beginning of the Christian season of Lent. This happens every few years, but in 2020 is all the more notable in this time...
The Cost of Study
Last week the University Council approved the schedule of student tuition fees for 2020. This annual exercise is always a challenging task: how much can our students – current and prospective – and, in some...
Future of Ministry (Part 1)
Without a doubt the greatest challenge faced by churches and their ministers, lay and ordained, at the present time is how to address the crisis of child sexual abuse. The institutional failures have been thoroughly...
The Community of Scholars
For the last six months I have enjoyed an extended period of leave, incorporating an opportunity for personal refreshment as well as a sustained time engaged in academic research. This included three wonderful months as...
Freedom to Believe
Federal Parliament this week has been debating legislative reform of religious exemptions to anti-discrimination legislation. This is the latest episode in Australian society’s renegotiation of the balance of human...
Reflections from the Vice-Chancellor on the Health and Integrity Conference
From 27 to 29 August 2018 the University of Divinity hosted the Health and Integrity in Church and Ministry Conference. Attended by 250 delegates, the conference brought together church leaders, experts in theology...
Opening Address at Health and Integrity
From Professor Peter Sherlock. Vice-Chancellor, University of Divinity Good morning. My name is Peter Sherlock and I am the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Divinity. It is my honour to welcome you on behalf of the...
FEE-HELP Changes: Loan Fee Abolished
From the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Peter Sherlock Already recognised as having Australia’s most highly satisfied university students, the University of Divinity now offers more affordable tuition fees. Recent changes...