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Rev Dorothy Lee: A trailblazer for women in the church

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...

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2 weeks ago

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Professor Anne Pattel-Gray delivers inaugural Professorial Lecture

"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...

University of Divinity

4th November 2022

News

Meet the Pastor celebrating queer Christians in the Church

"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...

University of Divinity

3rd November 2022

Opinion

How are the churches to reckon with their colonial heritage?

"The churches are at a crossroads. You can either continue on the path you have taken since you arrived here — the colonising path, which is to make yourselves the centre of all things and therefore leading exploiters...

Garry Worete Deverell

3rd November 2022

Opinion

Women’s Ordination in the Anglican Church of Australia

Professor Dorothy Lee discusses the barriers facing women in the Anglican Church as they seek ordination. "Women’s leadership has enhanced deeper cultural shifts in the Anglican church that had been building over...

Trinity College Theological School

2nd November 2022

News

Book co-authored by Professor René Erwich nominated for Best Theological Book of 2022

Congratulations to Professor René Erwich, Principal and Professor of Practical Theology at Whitley College, whose book (written with Rev dr Almatine Leene), "Vuur dat nooit dooft. Gender, seksualiteit en theologie in...

Whitley College

24th October 2022

News

Australian Religious Archive: celebrating story and history

The religious archives of five Australian congregations have found a new permanent home in Melbourne as part of an initiative to collect and store valuable materials for future generations. The Australian Religious...

Guest Author

14th October 2022

Stephen Haar to be awarded Doctor of Divinity (honoris causa)

University of Divinity awards highest academic honour to theologian and educator, Reverend Dr Stephen Haar.

University of Divinity

13th October 2022

Call for papers

Call for papers for 2022 APTO conference

This Conference invites contributions that bring fresh and diverse perspectives to the conversation about Gracious Engagement: Dialogue across the theological spectrums.

Guest Author

12th October 2022

News

Victorian COVID-19 Update for Higher Education

The Victorian Government has announced the end of the Pandemic Declaration and associated Pandemic Orders. The change to settings, based on advice from the Department of Health, will apply to those in Victoria...

University of Divinity

12th October 2022

News

The ISCAST Integrate awards 2022

Announcing $7,000 in grants + mentorship for science–faith projects by students

Guest Author

10th October 2022

Opinion

The Queen: Symbol of Imperialism and Colonialism for First Nations Peoples of Australia

"For most First Nations peoples in Australia, the Queen is a symbol of British imperialism under which we were colonised, our land stolen, our people massacred, cultural genocide committed, children stolen and the high...

Guest Author

7th October 2022

News

Rev Prof Vicky Balabanski and Rev Dr Tim Hein Inducted

On Thursday 6 October 2022, a service of induction was held for Reverend Professor Vicky Balabanski and Rev Dr Tim Hein at the Uniting College for Leadership and Training (UCLT) in Adelaide.

Uniting College for Leadership and Theology

7th October 2022

News

No Gray area

An interview with Professor Anne Pattel-Gray, Professor of Indigenous Studies and inaugural Head of the School of Indigenous Studies at the University of Divinity. "No wonder our Church is dying, we’re no longer...

Guest Author

7th October 2022

Opinion

The Uluru Statement and its two concepts of sovereignty

"The Uluru Statement from the Heart quotes a spiritual definition of sovereignty, which is contrasted with the sovereignty of the Crown. But given the dozens of the definitions that may have been relevant, why was this...

Whitley College

6th October 2022

News

Growing theological university eyes new role in Australian sector

Having added three colleges in three states to its “federation” in just three weeks, Australia’s only theological university is eyeing a new role as professional educator for carers, teachers and nurses.

Guest Author

6th October 2022

News

It’s Theological Libraries Month!

Did you know that the Eva Burrows Library is one of the many theological libraries around the world? Joining the Eva Burrows library is free and open to all!

Eva Burrows College

1st October 2022

Featured Grants and Scholarships

Father John Wallis Scholarship

The Father John Wallis Scholarship, made possible by the generous support of the Missionary Sisters of Service, provides support worth up to $20,000 annually to a postgraduate student at the University of Divinity. The...

University of Divinity

30th September 2022

News

Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation grant awarded to Action Research Centre

The LMCF grant will fund a project which addresses the issue of shame, and negative public perception of women who are experiencing or at risk of mental health among culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD)...

University of Divinity

28th September 2022

News

Peer review of assessment workshops

As part of the ongoing professional development in educational decision making from Academic Programs, the University has offered an inaugural workshop in Peer Review of Assessment. The workshops, along with more...

Carolyn Alsen

28th September 2022

Research

Research Spotlight on The Rev Dr Titus S. Olorunnisola

The Rev Dr Titus S. Olorunnisola speaks to Vox about his work in spiritual care for people living with dementia, his attempts to influence policy direction for domestic and family violence homelessness, and the need to...

University of Divinity

20th September 2022

Opinion

Reflections from a Heart of Life graduate

Last year I was in Melbourne participating in a full-time course of study at the Heart of Life Centre for Spiritual & Pastoral Formation. My particular course was the Siloam Program for the formation of spiritual...

Heart of Life

16th September 2022

News

ANZATS Book Prizes open

The awards shall consist of a certificate and prize money, the monetary value of which shall be determined annually by the ANZATS Council.

Guest Author

14th September 2022

St Francis College joins the University of Divinity

The University of Divinity is delighted to welcome St Francis College as its newest College and its first ever in Queensland. St Francis College, founded in 1897, is the provider of theological education and formation...

University of Divinity

12th September 2022

News

Dr Lisa Agaiby on Soul Search | Sacred landscapes – the desert

For centuries people have found deserts spiritually transformative - not just for individuals but for whole communities.

St Athanasius College

9th September 2022

Grants and Scholarships

Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships program

Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships (RRES) provide up to $18,000 for eligible students to undertake Certificate IV to PhD level study, as well as an additional $500 for internships. You can study on campus or in...

University of Divinity

9th September 2022

Grants and Scholarships

Tertiary Access Payment

The Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) is available to regional or remote school leavers to help with the costs of moving to a new city or town to undertake full time, higher level tertiary education (Cert IV and above)...

University of Divinity

9th September 2022

News

Associate Professor Monica Jyotsna Melanchthon awarded SBL’s Outstanding Mentor Award

The award was established in 2020 to honour scholars of colour who provide exceptional mentorship to other scholars/students of colour.

University of Divinity

8th September 2022

News

Vicky Balabanski appointed Professor of the University

Congratulations to Professor Vicky Balabanski, appointed Professor of the University. Professor Balabanski is Principal and Director of Biblical Studies at Uniting College for Leadership and Theology in Adelaide, South...

University of Divinity

8th September 2022

Rev Dorothy Lee: A trailblazer for women in the church

Recently added to Vox

Professor Anne Pattel-Gray delivers inaugural Professorial Lecture

Meet the Pastor celebrating queer Christians in the Church

How are the churches to reckon with their colonial heritage?

Women’s Ordination in the Anglican Church of Australia

Book co-authored by Professor René Erwich nominated for Best Theological Book of 2022

Australian Religious Archive: celebrating story and history

Stephen Haar to be awarded Doctor of Divinity (honoris causa)

Call for papers for 2022 APTO conference

Victorian COVID-19 Update for Higher Education

The ISCAST Integrate awards 2022

The Queen: Symbol of Imperialism and Colonialism for First Nations Peoples of Australia

Rev Prof Vicky Balabanski and Rev Dr Tim Hein Inducted

No Gray area

The Uluru Statement and its two concepts of sovereignty

Growing theological university eyes new role in Australian sector

It’s Theological Libraries Month!

Father John Wallis Scholarship

Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation grant awarded to Action Research Centre

Peer review of assessment workshops

Research Spotlight on The Rev Dr Titus S. Olorunnisola

Reflections from a Heart of Life graduate

ANZATS Book Prizes open

St Francis College joins the University of Divinity

Dr Lisa Agaiby on Soul Search | Sacred landscapes – the desert

Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships program

Tertiary Access Payment

Associate Professor Monica Jyotsna Melanchthon awarded SBL’s Outstanding Mentor Award

Vicky Balabanski appointed Professor of the University

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