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...
A new publication just released from Fergus J. King, ‘Stoicism and the Gospel of John: A Study of their Compatibility’. The Gospel of John and Stoicism share significant vocabularies and terms such as Logos...
On the evening of Thursday 13 February, the University community gathered at St Peter’s Cathedral in Adelaide to witness the graduation of 108 students.
Study at Eva Burrows College in 2025. The Bible for Holistic Mission unit will give you the knowledge and skills to use the Bible in diverse missional and ministry contexts as well as for personal and communal formation.
The Loyola Institute and the Institute for Religion and Critical Inquiry invite papers for this conference to be held 22-23 May 2025 at ACU's Melbourne Campus.
Christianity in Australian History will take you on a fascinating journey of Christian churches in Australia from the colonial era to today. In this unit at Eva Burrows College you will explore the vital role these...
The Book of Revelation is a highly political and justice-oriented text that speaks to a range of ancient and contemporary issues.
Being a pastoral leader in today’s world is complex. By exploring biblical and theological foundations for pastoral ministry you will be equipped to understand yourself better and will learn vital skills to minister to...
The Story of God, People and Land is a new foundational unit that will help you to deepen your faith and understanding as you explore the biblical story in the Hebrew bible. Discover the vibrant culture and society of...
Study at YTU in Semester 1 2025. Neighbours have been represented by images ranging from that of the monster and alien, to those of strangers or friends. This transdisciplinary unit explores the shifts in understanding...
Read the latest news from the Carmelite Library in the newsletter, released January 2025.
Study at Yarra Theological Union in Semester 1, 2025. This unit explores concepts of developmental theory and selected theological works linking pastoral theory and pastoral practice. It introduces some theories of...
Congratulations to M Dr Antonia St Demiana from St Athanasius College, University of Divinity, on the recent publication of Sahidic Coptic Leviticus: Its Manuscript Witnesses and Its Text. Until recently, the Sahidic...
Congratulations to Fr Dr Jacob Josephs from St Athanasius College, University of Divinity, on the recent release of The Christ who Embraces: An Orthodox Theology of Margins in India.
Karl Rahner is often quoted as saying that: “In the days ahead, you will either be a mystic or nothing at all.” In this unit students will explore the importance of this assertion through an investigation of mystical...
Travellers have always faced health hazards when far from home. Medieval people were no exception. Pilgrims, crusaders and others were warned by preachers such as 13th century Jacques de Vitry of “dangers on land...
Congratulations to volume editor Lisa Agaiby from St Athanasius College, University of Divinity, on the recent release of First in the Desert: St Paul the Hermit in Text and Tradition.
Peter Mac, a large public cancer hospital in Melbourne, has over 750 researchers and when the research is ready for clinical trials, the research group prepares an application that is submitted to the Peter Mac Human...
University Gazette for December 2024. 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 commends the tireless work and caring approach of the staff of the School of Professional Practice to developing and consolidating these important courses of study, and looks forward to seeing them...
Preaching the Gospels offers an in-depth exploration of the historical contexts, literary features and key themes of the four gospels. You will develop skills to analyse selected texts, uncovering unique perspectives...
Congratulations to Sarah Callista and Hamish McLachlan, who have been elected as student members of the University’s Academic Board for a term of two years, beginning 1 January 2025. Thank you to all students who...
Bart Bruehler (UCLT) and Kylie Crabbe (ACU/Pilgrim) joined Robyn Whitaker (Pilgrim) to discuss Preaching Luke in Year C on the By the Well podcast. This special episode of the podcast unpacks the background to Luke...
Congratulations to Professor Liz Boase, appointed Professor of the University by the University Council on 13 November 2024.
The Carmelite Library in Middle Park has been successful in its application for a Community Heritage Grant (CHG) from the National Library of Australia (NLA). It is one of 55 community-led organisations that will...
The Christian vision of human persons is a source of hope and creativity in the face of growing insecurity and polarisation in today’s world. This was the theme of the 2024 Annual Knox Lecture presenter, Rev Associate...
Worship and Preaching: Essentials will help you to develop as an effective worship leader and preacher by giving you the knowledge and skills you need to engage in these public ministries. A Summer School Online...
The annual national Student Experience Survey (SES) results are in and the University of Divinity has once again been ranked highest university in Australia for 2023.
Guest Author
Trinity College Theological School
University of Divinity
Eva Burrows College
Pilgrim Theological College
Yarra Theological Union
Kerrie Burn
St Athanasius College
Professor Megan Cassidy-Welch
By the Well
Kevin Lenehan