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...
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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...
Applications open for Therese D’Orsa Mission Education Bursaries
Therese D’Orsa Mission Education bursaries have been created in recognition of Therese’s contribution to the Church, available to support students and research into missiological thinking and action.
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.'
Semester 2 unit: The Neighbour
Neighbours have been represented by images ranging from that of the monster and alien, to those of strangers or friends.
Semester 2 unit: Psalms
This Unit will cover the history of the study of the Psalms and contemporary interpretative concerns, including poetics and the shape of the Psalter. It will also cover the ongoing role of the Psalms in nurturing the...