On the evening of Thusday 30 April 2026, the University community gathered at Wollaston Theological College to witness the graduation of 11 students.
Mannix Library and Mannix Librarians in the Spotlight Mannix Library and two of its librarians, Huw Sandaver and Kerrie Burn, are involved with several current research projects and have contributed to a number of...
We are pleased to release Volume 2, Issue 2 of the JCS Newsletter – Studiorum for 2019.
Enjoy reading about the happenings at JCS and our community.
For many Christians, Israel Folau has become the talisman in the fight for religious freedom. This week, some Australian Christians rallied behind Folau’s legal battle against Rugby Australia, stepping in when the rugby...
Monastic rules of our lives: the inner cell and the secret place The ‘cell’, to the secular world, is more than often portrayed as a place of detention; a room for those deemed guilty of the most heinous crimes; a home...
The University of Divinity congratulates Very Reverend Fr Daniel Ghabrial on his appointment as Principal (Dean) of St Athanasius College. St Athanasius College has delivered theological courses in the Coptic Orthodox...
Jesuit Communications runs a twice-yearly raffle. Tickets are $5 each (minimum purchase is one book of five tickets), and there are some great prizes up for grabs*. 1st Prize: $7500 Coles Group & Myer Gift Card 2nd...
We are seeking expressions of interest for a study tour to Nagasaki, Japan during Easter 2020 (8–16 April), led by Gwyn McClelland and Jason Goroncy. The likely maximum size of the group would be around 15 people...
Shady Kiryakos Nessim Current student and alumnus, St Athanasius College, The University of Divinity Walking into the Yarra Valley, one cannot ignore the serenity that compliments the Maroondah Reservoir Park, and the...
In the wake of the royal commission into child sexual abuse, Christian churches in this country need not only radical reform of their principles and practices, but also ways of recovering their integrity. For the...
The 2019 Leadership Retreat was held on Saturday, 18 May 2019 at the Catholic Leadership Centre in East Melbourne. Twelve Council members, seven College Principals (or their delegate), the University’s Senior Management...
Research students and staff of the University of Divinity joined together on Wednesday 5 June 2019 for a vibrant day, exploring the outstanding research and scholarship amongst our community across theological...
This article was written as a guest editorial for Australian Jesuits. Read the original article here. At Easter, the Provincial, Fr Brian McCoy SJ, launched the Apostolic Priorities for the Australian Province. They...
Eds. Darrell Jackson, Darren Cronshaw, Rosemary Dewerse Understanding, reconciling and engaging with God’s stories together. This book is the collective output of the international mission scholars and mission...
The Gazette is a public document which reports the outcomes of meetings of the University Council and Academic Board since the last Gazette was issued. To view the latest University Gazette in pdf, issued 30 May 2019...
The presenters are from twenty-four academic institutions and fourteen countries, including three presenters from the University of Divinity. Student registration: € 20 plus commission (~$AUD 16) Academic registration:...
Issue 9 of Vox: The University of Divinity Magazine is out online today. This issue features news about recent awards won by members of the University community, a recap of the recent Earth@Peace conference, graduations...
Associate Professor Katharine Massam Convenor, Australian Collaborators in Feminist Theologies “Good theology changes lives!” Teash Taylor, a postgraduate student at the UD, gave a pithy summary of the significance of...
Peter Johnstone OAM, officially retires as the Chair of Jesuit College of Spirituality Council on 24 May 2019. On the evening of Thursday 23 May, an intimate dinner was held to honour Peter as Chair over the last five...
The following letter was sent to the Hon Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister of Australia on May 22, 2019, shortly after the re-election of his government. It was signed by over 60 Christian leaders, including nine...
A summary of highlights from the conference organisers: Emeritus Professor Joseph A. Camilleri OAM La Trobe University Chair, Earth@Peace Project Reverend Dr Gordon Preece Director, Centre for Religion & Social...
On Friday 17th May 2019 a gathering of the Intellectual Apostolate of the Australian Province of the Society of Jesus was held in Parkville. It was the fourth gathering of the Intellectual Apostolate since 2016. The...
2019 Feminist Theologies Conference Friday October 11 – Saturday October 12, 2019 Pilgrim Theological College, Parkville, Victoria. Confirmed plenary presentations: Reverend Dr Seforosa Caroll (Sydney), Reverend...
Dr Mick Pope This article is republished from Eternity news. Read the original article here. Dear fellow evangelicals, I write to you at this hour born of a sense of frustration, of fear, and of hope. I felt compelled...
The 2018 University of Divinity Annual Report was tabled in the Parliament of Victoria on Wednesday 1 May 2019 and is now available. You can view Annual Reports from previous years on the University of Divinity website...
Whitley College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Lynn Moresi as the new Lecturer in Pastoral Studies at Whitley College. Lynn comes to us with 17 years of experience working in higher education and many...
This article is reposted from Social Policy Connections. Read the original article. Pope Francis has made dialogue with Islam a high priority, as he is acutely aware that the scourge of war and displacement of peoples...
Stephen Duckett, Grattan Institute The major parties’ manifestos for the 2019 federal election present voters with starkly contrasting health policies. These policies are shaped and constrained by the overall themes...
Congratulations to Professor Maryanne Confoy RSC on being awarded the Ignatian Companions Medal at the Jesuit Province Gathering held on Wednesday 24th April 2019 in Sydney. The Ignatian Companions Medal is awarded from...
University of Divinity
Kerrie Burn
Jesuit College of Spirituality
Geoff Thompson
Shady Nessim
Whitley College
Dorothy Lee
Gabrielle McMullen
Deborah Kent
Morling College
Feminist Theologies
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