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Launch of Everlasting Grail

On Tuesday 2 June, we gathered as a community to celebrate the launch of Everlasting Grail. The event opened with a beautiful smoking ceremony at the University of Divinity’s Box Hill Campus and was emceed by...

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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

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

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

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

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

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...

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.

12th October 2022

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

The ISCAST Integrate awards 2022

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

10th October 2022

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...

7th October 2022

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

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...

7th October 2022

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

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.

6th October 2022

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

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

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...

28th September 2022

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

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...

16th September 2022

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.

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

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

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

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

University Gazette September 2022

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.

University of Divinity

6th September 2022

Uniting College for Leadership and Theology joins the University of Divinity

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...

University of Divinity

5th September 2022

Prof. Anne Pattel-Gray urges: “include ancient wisdom and knowledge of First Nations people”

"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

1st September 2022