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...
It’s federal election time and although people often say religion and politics shouldn’t mix, this hasn’t stopped politicians from using the Bible to appeal to voters, shape narratives, or justify their agendas. So, who...
University Gazette for March 2025. 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.
Please enjoy and share widely these liturgical resources for marking and celebrating the Trans Day of Visibility this coming Monday 31 March.
The University of Divinity awards highest academic honour to theologian and educator, the Reverend Canon Dr Gregory Jenks.
Congratulations to our newest graduates! On Friday 21 March, the University community gathered at St Patrick's Cathedral in East Melbourne to witness the graduation of 281 students receiving 286 awards.
Congratulations to all who will graduate this Friday! On the evening of Friday 21 March 2025, the University community will gather at St Patrick's Cathedral in East Melbourne to witness the graduation of 281 students...
A spotlight on one of our graduands, Geraldine Vytilingam, the inaugural recipient of the 2023-2024 Fr John Wallis Memorial Scholarship in honour of International Women’s Day.
Beth Waldron Anstice both grounds us, and allures us, to enter the wilderness as a community this Lent in this new Proost poetry podcast episode.
Congratulations to Reverend Canon Professor Emerita Dorothy Lee AM FAHA, appointed an Emeritus Professor of the University of Divinity by the University Council.
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...
Guest Author
Robert Myles
University of Divinity
Talitha Fraser
Trinity College Theological School
Eva Burrows College
Pilgrim Theological College
Yarra Theological Union
Kerrie Burn
St Athanasius College
Professor Megan Cassidy-Welch