Congratulations to our On the evening of Thursday 12 February, the University community gathered at Immanuel College Chapel in Adelaide to witness the graduation of 74 students receiving 74 awards. The...
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Scott KirklandNew student members of the Academic Board elected for 2021
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.
University Gazette November 2020
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...
Called to study?
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...
Towards 2021
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...
Peter SherlockBreaking Down Barriers
Revd Dr Chris Porter on being peace makers in a siloed world. @Theologytrinity
Christopher PorterA bridge between: Spanish Benedictine Missionary Women in Australia
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...
Katharine MassamBy the Well: A152 – All Saints / Pentecost 21 (1 John 3; Rev 7; Matt 23:1-12)
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.
By the WellConstructing Exile
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...
Yarra Theological UnionUniting Church National History Society: Panel on UCA Redress
The Uniting Church National History Society recently held a public webinar on Churches' response to redress arising out of the Child Abuse Royal Commission. Watch the recording of the event on Vox.
Guest AuthorThe Trinity in the Age of Narcissus
What incentives drive people to hold public office: self-interest or a desire to serve others makes a huge difference…
Fergus KingConversations in religion and the healing arts
Professor Wendy Mayer from Australian Lutheran College joined an international online panel of experts to discuss 'Conversations in religion and the healing arts'.
Wendy MayerWhy research matters: beyond pragmatism
Professor Mark Brett on the importance of rigorous thinking and research, especially in times of crisis.
Mark BrettLonging for the face of God
Kimmy? Kimmy? Kimmy, now look at me. Look at me Kim. Look at moi. Look at moi. Now, I’ve got one word to say to you, Kim. Mask. When we want someone’s full attention, as Kath so often does with her self-absorbed...
Colleen O'ReillyWhy research matters: inspiration
This article is written in memorium of Dr Michael Bowden (21 March 1947 – 11 April 2020), who graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Divinity in December 2019. In accompanying students...
Robyn ReynoldsWhy research matters: the ‘F’ word
What’s the ‘F’? ‘Fake news’? ‘Filioque’? ‘Facebook’? ‘Freedom’? or…? In a world of QAnon, Twitterati, and the myriad of social media platforms that masquerade as ‘news’ sources, it probably sounds terribly passé to...
Darrell JacksonWhy research matters: it’s a work of shalom
Research is an opportunity to take up one aspect of our creaturely calling to understand God’s world well and live in it better. Research gives us the chance to see the world clearly and delight in it more deeply and...
Andrew SloaneWhy research matters: the so what question
As a biblical scholar who has been a researcher for over twenty years now (where did the time go?), I have often been asked the “so what?” question. Why do you do research on the bible and what difference does it make?
Liz BoaseBecome a student member of the Academic Board
The University’s Academic Board provides for the election of two student members – one student in a coursework program, one student in a research degree – elected for a term of two years. The enrolment of...
University of Divinity fees unchanged for 2021
From 2021, the University will offer not only a high-quality and rich learning experience for students, but also Australia’s most affordable University degrees in theology, counselling, ministry and philosophy.
Celebrating Theological Libraries Month
October is Theological Libraries Month and at the University of Divinity we think Theological Libraries are worth celebrating!
Kerrie BurnGod, plagues and pestilence – what history can teach us about living through a pandemic
Most of us are living through a year that is unprecedented in our lifetimes. Too young to remember the Spanish flu, we’ve grown up in a world where we take Western wonder drugs and life-saving vaccines for granted. We...
Robyn WhitakerBe patient with all of them
Now is a season to be gentle with oneself, not to admonish, but to find encouragement or seek help.
Rachelle GilmourBy the Well: A148 – Pentecost 18 (Exod 20:1-20; Matt 21:33-46)
Megan Turton, a specialist on law in the Hebrew Bible, joins us to talk about the Decalogue and legal narrative in Exodus. Holiness, identity, and mutual covenant are key themes to explore. In the gospel reading...
COVID-19 graduations update
An update regarding 2020 graduations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The next ceremony (on Friday 4 December 2020) will be a virtual occasion.
The church in a post-pandemic world
In August 2020, a special themed issue was released on 'The church in a post-pandemic world'. Contributions were submitted by workers across the Lutheran Church in Australia and New Zealand.
ISCAST 2020 Conversation Series
Once a week until mid-December, ISCAST will host a presentation followed by a discussion forum. A variety of talks will occur on topics such as vaccinations, medical ethics, the COVID economy and more.
Time
Time is a strange thing. Although the constant ticking of the second hand of a clock reminds us that time passes at a constant rate, our experience of it is very different.
Gary Heard