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...
COVID-19 has brought the frailty and vulnerability of the body into sharp relief. Some have suggested that in the wake of COVID-19 we should consider practices such as virtual eucharists. I would like to suggest we...
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Dr Liz Boase brings insights from trauma studies to illuminate Ezekiel 37. Both Ezekiel and John 11 testify to God’s power to bring life from utter hopelessness.
Plagues of global proportions might seem biblical, but coronavirus is creating new challenges for faith leaders.
Part of a series of reflections and meditations @TheologyTrinity, Reverend Dr Chris Porter reflects on 'Love One Another'.
Library Hub staff and librarians working at libraries associated with the University are committed to providing continued access to library services and resources as the global coronavirus (COVID-19) situation evolves...
Please read an important statement from the Vice-Chancellor on the University's response to Coronavirus. The university will be moving to online delivery as much as possible for the remainder of first semester. In...
The following statement has been released by the University of Divinity on Monday 16 March 2020. The Council of the University of Divinity has resolved to cancel the public Graduation Ceremony due to be held at 7.30pm...
The following article is republished with permission from news.flinders.edu.au. View the media release here. New research in Australia aims to gain insights into how religious beliefs and practices can unintentionally...
Seven or eight years ago, as part of development of the University’s Vision and Mission, I prepared a series of light-hearted advertisments for the University of Divinity. The one which got the most laughter was a...
For the third year in a row, the University of Divinity has been nationally recognised as having the most positive student experience of any university in Australia, according to the 2019 Student Experience Survey...
Academic Staff of the University of Divinity are regularly publishing books, chapters, journals, and articles. Here are some recent publications from academic staff and honorary researchers of Pilgrim Theological...
Reverend Carolyn Francis, co-pastor at Collins Street Baptist Church joins Robyn and Fran to talk about the woman at the well in John 4 – the story which inspired the name of this podcast. We discuss the vulnerability...
To coincide with International Women's Day on Sunday 8 March, the University of Divinity is officially launching the Australian Women in Religion Project. Together our goal is to create 100 new Wikipedia entries for...
The first week of the academic teaching year at the University of Divinity has coincided with the beginning of the Christian season of Lent. This happens every few years, but in 2020 is all the more notable in this time...
We are pleased to release Volume 3, Issue 1 of the JCS Newsletter – Studiorum for 2020.
Enjoy reading about the happenings at JCS and our community.
This article was first published by The Melbourne Anglican. St Paul has, in some circles – both critical and popular, earned a reputation for misogyny, which seriously tarnishes his stature as a major figure in the...
Michael Toy | Reposted from Ethos, with permission. We learn to listen better so that we can learn to live better. – Mark Menjivar I spent the bulk of 2019 reading, researching and writing about a subject that I had...
中国大陆 抵 澳高校学生及教职员工 须知 The Department of Education, Skills and Employment has updated its Coronavirus FAQs for international students. This updated fact sheet is also available in Simplified Chinese. Where can I get more...
The University of Divinity has a new Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct applies to all members of the University when on University or College premises, using University or College facilities and services, or engaging...
Congratulations to Kerrie Burn, who has been elected to serve on the Atla Board of Directors from 2020-2023 and is the first member elected to the Board from outside of North America. Kerrie is the Library Manager for...
From building motorcars to craft brewing, becoming ordained and completing a PhD, our Theological School’s newest post-doc research fellow, Dr Chris, boasts an impressive CV. Dr Chris Porter is a fascinating...
University of Divinity students are invited to participate in this series of workshops. ISANA: International Education Association has received funding from Study Melbourne to undertake the Consumer Protection and...
On the evening of Friday 7 February 2020, the University gathered at The Platform, Perth, to witness the graduation of some 16 students. View the 2020 Perth Graduation Program Read Major Deborah Robinson’s...
Measurement, Meaning and Mindfulness in Health, Education and Work Elizabeth Anscombe’s term ‘human flourishing’ describes the quest and desire for ‘the good life’—wellbeing or life in its fullness and wholeness. It has...
This article is published with permission from The Southern Cross. Before Michael Bowden was conferred with his PhD by the University of Divinity at the Glynde Lutheran Church in Adelaide, he gathered with his family...
In July this year, ISCAST–Christians in Science and Technology will run its 12th Conference on Science and Christianity in Melbourne. The theme of the conference is “A Hopeful Future?” and it will focus on both the...
中国大陆 抵 澳高校学生及教职员工 须知 The Australian Government Department of Health has issued fact sheets for university students and staff arriving from Hubei Province, China. Where can I get more information? Visit the...
By the Well: A weekly podcast for preachers Alistair Macrae, minister at Wesley Uniting Church, joins Robyn & Fran to discuss discipleship, call, and repentance in Matthew 4. We discuss being disciples not admirers...
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