Yarra Theological Union is offering an introduction to the Old Testament unit in Semester 2, 2025. It consists of a study of the history and geography of biblical Israel.
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Call for papers | Missio Dei: An Ecumenical Conversation
The Divine Word Missionaries (SVD) and the Australian Association of Mission Studies (AAMS) are holding a Conference at YTU on Thursday and Friday 2-3 October. The theme of the Conference is "Missio Dei: An Ecumenical...
The Human Person as Neighbour: Towards a Theological Politics of Hospitality
Study at YTU in Semester 1 2025. Neighbours have been represented by images ranging from that of the monster and alien, to those of strangers or friends. This transdisciplinary unit explores the shifts in understanding...
Foundations for Pastoral Practice
Study at Yarra Theological Union in Semester 1, 2025. This unit explores concepts of developmental theory and selected theological works linking pastoral theory and pastoral practice. It introduces some theories of...
Mystery as the Heart of the Church
Karl Rahner is often quoted as saying that: “In the days ahead, you will either be a mystic or nothing at all.” In this unit students will explore the importance of this assertion through an investigation of mystical...
Learning for mission and life
An English language school established by the Passionist Congregation recently celebrated its tenth anniversary. ELSPM is an approved provider for English preparation for Theological studies at the University of...
Atheism: Varieties of Belief, Disbelief, Unbelief
Learn about Atheism with Yarra Theological Union in Semester 2, 2024. Disbelief in God is a complex matter, but its current forms have a relatively short intellectual history. The unit traces the story and logic of...
New Publication for Advent | Sunday under the Southern Cross
Sundays under the Southern Cross presents reflections on the Sunday Gospels for three Liturgical years, beginning with Advent.
In the image of the Image
New publication by Adam Couchman examines Gregory of Nyssa - The most important author of the fourth century in relation to theological anthropology and one of the most outspoken of the early Church Fathers on the...
Semester 2 unit: Sent to Serve
This unit invites students to develop a theology of vocation and ministry patterned on Christ, the Good Shepherd, who ‘came to serve and not be served.'