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...
Congratulations to Jaz Ocampo who has been named a recipient of the Mary Ward Grant for 2021. Jaz is a student at Catholic Theological College, studying a Graduate Diploma in Theology.
The jacaranda tree, with its purple-blue flowers appearing in Melbourne in early December, announces Advent with a burst of liturgical colour. These beautiful trees, scattered along the streets and in parks and gardens...
Meet the Revd Canon Dr Bob Derrenbacker - Dean of the Theological School at Trinity College and Frank Woods Associate Professor in New Testament.
Dr Angela Sawyer (Stirling Theological College) joins By the Well Podcast to explore the tender and powerful image of God in Isaiah 40, as well as the cosmic and personal hope the end of exile represents to Israel. We...
Elizabeth Murray admits that many others saw her leadership potential before she did, and she’s now thankful that she listened to her supporters, and her eventual calling towards ordination.
Biblical texts about shepherds ask pointed questions about the role of political leaders as rulers or servants.
Indigenous women in Abya Yala and around the world live out their life path through the weaving of their wise ancestors who have left a legacy full of layers of wisdom as the Gunadule women say as they sew their molas...
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." Ecclesiastes 3:1. Reverend Dr Gary Heard from Trinity College Theological School on the seasons of life.
The Board of Stirling Theological College is delighted to announce the appointment of Rev Dr Graham Joseph Hill as Principal, effective from 1st December 2020. During 2020, Graham has been Interim Principal and Director...
Admissions are now open for the new Professional Supervision Awards being offered by the University of Divinity in 2021: the Graduate Certificate in Supervision and the Graduate Diploma in Supervision.
Dr Simone Rickerby – a biblical scholar, with a PhD from the University of Divinity (2015) – will take up the role in January 2021. Simone brings to the position more than a decade of experience in executive...
Congratulations to Dr Bryan Cones whose PhD thesis, This Assembly of Believers: The Gifts of Difference in the Church at Prayer, has been published by SCM Press in the UK.
In these times in between times something about ordinary moments becomes legible. Scott Kirkland from Trinity College Theological School on 'The Interregnum'.
Kerrie Handasyde explores how dress played an important role in perceptions of the religious identity and authority of the first women preachers in Australia.
By the Well Podcast is joined by Monica Melanchthon, who talks about the importance of preaching from Judges, both in spite of its difficult, violent themes, and because of them: much of the conflict in the world echoes...
Three University of Divinity academics have been announced as winners in the 2020 APRA awards: Gordon Preece, Dorothy Lee and Jason Goroncy. Congratulations!
Edited by Reverend Dr Graham Joseph Hill Resilience has gained a lot of attention recently due to the impact of natural and other disasters. Faith-based development organisations and local faith communities are...
This meditation will be published on the day that votes are still being counted in the country of my birth – the United States of America. These past several weeks have been stressful for many of us – no matter our...
The Fault Lines Founding Liberty explores the tensions inherent in growing up and moving on from faith, family, and past versions of ourselves. With unanswered questions and hovering guilt, a young woman comes to...
Congratulations to Pamela Zweck (HDR) and Reuben Edmonds (Coursework) who have been elected as student members of the University's Academic Board for a term of two years, beginning 1 January 2021.
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. To view the latest University Gazette in pdf, issued 2 November...
Admission and enrolment for 2021 study is now open! Experience a unique engagement with Christian theological traditions at the University of Divinity. Whether you are interested in the academic study of theology...
From the Vice-Chancellor and the College Principals. 2020: Looking Back As the academic year that was 2020 draws towards its end, the University of Divinity gives thanks for the extraordinary resilience and dedication...
Revd Dr Chris Porter on being peace makers in a siloed world. @Theologytrinity
This sensitive account of Spanish Benedictine women at an Aboriginal mission in Western Australia is poignant and disturbing. Notable for its ecumenical spirit, depth of research and deep engagement with the subject, A...
Reverend Dr Sunny Chen joins us for a conversation about the Greek words for love, resurrection promises, preaching for All Saints (All Souls) day, and Christian leadership.
What happens to a community when it is destroyed by a foreign power? How do survivors face the future? Is it all over for them? In Constructing Exile, John Hill investigates how the people of ancient Judah survived...
Guest Author
Catholic Theological College
Colleen O'Reilly
Trinity College Theological School
By the Well
Fergus King
Graham Joseph Hill
Gary Heard
Stirling College
University of Divinity
Scott Kirkland
Kerrie Handasyde
Robert Derrenbacker
Sarah Bacaller
Peter Sherlock
Christopher Porter
Katharine Massam
Yarra Theological Union