On the evening of Friday 20 March 2026, the University community gathered at St Paul's Cathedral in Melbourne to witness the graduation of 228 students.
"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...
"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...
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...
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...
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...
University of Divinity awards highest academic honour to theologian and educator, Reverend Dr Stephen Haar.
This Conference invites contributions that bring fresh and diverse perspectives to the conversation about Gracious Engagement: Dialogue across the theological spectrums.
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...
Announcing $7,000 in grants + mentorship for science–faith projects by students
"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...
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.
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...
"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...
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.
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!
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)...
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...
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...
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...
The awards shall consist of a certificate and prize money, the monetary value of which shall be determined annually by the ANZATS Council.
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...
For centuries people have found deserts spiritually transformative - not just for individuals but for whole communities.
The award was established in 2020 to honour scholars of colour who provide exceptional mentorship to other scholars/students of colour.
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 Gazette for September 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.
The University of Divinity is delighted to welcome Uniting College for Leadership and Theology as its newest College. Located in Brooklyn Park, Adelaide, Uniting College for Leadership and Theology is the theological...
"The solutions to the growing concern of global climate change must include the ancient wisdom and knowledge of First Nations people as we have and continue to live with the whole of creation since time began"
University of Divinity
Garry Worete Deverell
Trinity College Theological School
Whitley College
Guest Author
Uniting College for Leadership and Theology
Eva Burrows College
Carolyn Alsen
Heart of Life
St Athanasius College