As a young woman, Dorothy dreamed of becoming an Anglican priest, preaching the Gospel, surrounded by incense, music and sacred art. As you imagine, this kind of ambition was discouraged in the 1970s, except...
When Pilgrim Theological College Rev Associate Professor Monica Melanchthon addressed a recent Synod Intercultural Forum event she spoke on a topic very close to her heart. Monica’s talk on how the Bible can be read...
The University of Divinity and Whitley College are pleased to announce the appointment of Robyn Wrigley-Carr as Associate Professor in Pastoral and Spiritual Care and Spiritual Care Program Director. Associate Professor...
University Gazette for December 2022. 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.
Congratulations to Brad Watson and Andy Bennett who have been elected as student members of the University’s Academic Board for a term of two years, beginning 1 January 2023. Thank you to all students who participated...
Eva Burrows College congratulates all of our students for their hard work and the successful completion of their awards.
Doctors Eleanor Flynn, Claire Renkin and Carmel Posa sgs, met with the Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne, Peter Comensoli on the 30 November. As members of a group of women working for reform in the Catholic Church...
Watch a series of short video clips about the intersection between Indigenous Australian epistemologies and their own theological explorations. The clips were developed from recorded symposium material and project...
The University of Divinity is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Tom Edwards as Counselling Program Director. His appointment follows the award of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) to the University of...
The Australian Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies (AIOCS) is pleased to announce its 2023 “Beginnings” prize competition. Three prizes will be offered in December 2023, for studies focusing on the contribution of...
Heart of Life launches its new spiritual leadership program in collaboration with Yarra Theological Union and Catholic Theological College at the University.
Congratulations to our new graduates! On the evening of Friday 2 December 2022, the University community gathered at Immanuel College in Adelaide and online to witness and celebrate the graduation of 59 students...
Rev Dr Garry Deverell reflects on contemplation in a consumer society: "We need to get outside of the world we have created through the endless self-production of desire. What we need is to get out of our heads and our...
Interview with Dr Peter Campbell about his new book, "The Triumphs of Our Fleur-de-Lys: 150 Years of Trinity College Melbourne".
Professor Anne Pattel-Gray and Professor Peter Sherlock have recently appeared on episodes of the Everyday Saints podcast, which is run by The Melbourne Anglican. This podcast looks at deeper stories of faith from...
Associate Professor Graham Hill writes about his new book, "Sunburnt Country, Sweeping Pains: The Experiences of Asian Australian Women in Ministry and Mission".
Habitat Uniting Church is holding a free exhibition of artist and theologian Wes Campbell's paintings at SWell Centre in Hawthorn, Victoria
In partnership with the Faithful Companions of Jesus, the Centre for Catholic Studies (CCS) at Durham University is offering up to five FCJ Bicentenary Scholarship awards to full-time or part-time MA and PhD candidates.
Rachel refuses consolation, for her children are no more. To refuse consolation in the face of great loss is an act of resistance. It is an act of resistance because it is a refusal to accept injustice, it is a refusal...
Two University graduates, Kalie Webb and Geoff Webb, were recently appointed to significant roles on the international scene of the Salvation Army.
Congratulations to Whitley’s Dean of Research, Associate Professor Darrell Jackson on another successful submission for a University of Divinity Collaborative Large Grant. Darrell and Dr Titus Olorunnisola will use the...
The University of Divinity is delighted to welcome St Barnabas College as its newest College. St Barnabas College is part of the Anglican Diocese of Adelaide, serving the educational needs of the Diocese and the...
Congratulations to Emeritus Professor Wendy Mayer, appointed Emeritus Professor of the University by the University Council on 9 November 2022.
Professor Anne Pattel-Gray and Dr Norman Habel have edited a new publication: De-colonising the Biblical Narrative Volume 1: The First Nations De-colonising of Genesis 1-11.
Congratulations to Professor Glen O'Brien, appointed Professor of the University by the University Council on 9 November 2022
Dr Aaron Lane speaks to Vox about his research in how technological innovation could improve governance processes, the way his work in law influences the way he approaches theology, and why friendships have been...
Have you been impacted by recent flooding in New South Wales or Victoria? A range of support services from the NSW and VIC Governments may be available to assist you.
"Together we can make a difference as we wrestle with these challenging questions, recognise how colonised we are, and begin the process of decolonising ourselves in the endeavour in liberating our theological education...
"Seeing the transformation that happens in people's lives of finding a space to be themselves where they're free to explore and connect with God in a new way, where they're not being told that they're bad or that they...
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University of Divinity
Eva Burrows College
Yarra Theological Union
Samuel Curkpatrick
Heart of Life
Garry Worete Deverell
Trinity College Theological School
Graham Joseph Hill
Scott Kirkland
Whitley College