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Rev Dorothy Lee: A trailblazer for women in the church

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...

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After a long struggle, the Uniting Church becomes the first to offer same-sex marriage

For some, this recent decision is a source of celebration and perhaps even symbolic, finally, of full equality in the church for gay and lesbian members. Wes Mountain/The Conversation, CC BY-ND Robyn J. Whitaker...

Robyn Whitaker

17th September 2018

News

Spotted in Rome!

Father General Arturo Sosa SJ was proudly wearing the Jesuit College of Spirituality polo shirt with Rev Dr Michael Smith SJ, International Education Officer, Jesuit Refugee Service International Office, at a meeting in...

Jesuit College of Spirituality

11th September 2018

News

Scott Morrison’s claim to be ‘on God’s side’ is fraught with danger

Read Geoff Thompson’s article published on Monday 10 September by The Guardian, Australia: Scott Morrison’s claim to be ‘on God’s side’ is fraught with danger.

Geoff Thompson

10th September 2018

Opinion

On Writing Essays: A Little Resource for Theological Students

This video offers some general advice about writing, and about writing essays. It is offered as a resource for theological students. It may be that it is of some help to other students also.

Jason Goroncy

6th September 2018

News

Creativity in Church Management

Earlier this year University Council member Professor Gabrielle McMullen AM was invited to speak at the second annual International Festival of Creativity in Church Management. The 2018 Festival held on 25-27 June at...

Gabrielle McMullen

6th September 2018

News

Conference Communiqué: Health and Integrity Conference

For the Christian churches, we are at a Tipping Point. Recovery will depend on engaging in a thoroughgoing reformation of theology, structures, governance, leadership and culture. Introduction An ecumenical conversation...

University of Divinity

6th September 2018

News

Dr Janette Gray RSM remembered

Dr Janette Gray RSM was remembered and celebrated at a dinner and lecture held at Pilgrim Theological College in Melbourne on Friday 31 August. Emeritus Professor Elaine Wainwright RSM showed how Jan’s thinking in her...

John Capper

5th September 2018

Health and Integrity conference calls for a ‘reformation’ of Australia’s churches

Media Release | Friday 31 August 2018 For immediate release Health and Integrity conference calls for a ‘reformation’ of Australia’s churches following Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse...

University of Divinity

31st August 2018

Publication Research

A dialogue between Haizi’s Poetry and the Gospel of Luke

A book launch hosted by Whitley College on Thursday 30 August featured poetry in Chinese and English. Written by the subject of the book it was read by co-supervisor Dr Ji Zhang. The author, Xiaoli Yang, also read some...

Whitley College

31st August 2018

News

Introducing the new Academic Dean at Whitley College

We are extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Reverend Dr Anne Mallaby as the new Dean of Whitley College. The appointment of Dr Mallaby is the conclusion of a thorough search and discernment process in the...

Whitley College

30th August 2018

From the Vice-Chancellor Opinion

Reflections from the Vice-Chancellor on the Health and Integrity Conference

From 27 to 29 August 2018 the University of Divinity hosted the Health and Integrity in Church and Ministry Conference. Attended by 250 delegates, the conference brought together church leaders, experts in theology...

Peter Sherlock

30th August 2018

From the Vice-Chancellor News

Opening Address at Health and Integrity

From Professor Peter Sherlock. Vice-Chancellor, University of Divinity Good morning. My name is Peter Sherlock and I am the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Divinity. It is my honour to welcome you on behalf of the...

Peter Sherlock

27th August 2018

News

Watch sessions from the Health and Integrity Conference from home

About the Conference At a time when Australia’s churches are still in an early phase of absorbing and responding to the findings and recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual...

University of Divinity

26th August 2018

News

Meet the Speakers: Health and Integrity Conference

Over the coming days people from across many religious organisations will gather to explore how we can create healthier churches and promote integrity in ministry. The University of Divinity has a long history of...

University of Divinity

24th August 2018

News

EndNote X9 is now available

EndNote is now available to all staff and currently enrolled students of the University of Divinity. EndNote is a reference management software tool, used to manage bibliographies and references when writing essays and...

Library Hub

24th August 2018

Featured From the Vice-Chancellor News

FEE-HELP Changes: Loan Fee Abolished

From the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Peter Sherlock Already recognised as having Australia’s most highly satisfied university students, the University of Divinity now offers more affordable tuition fees. Recent changes...

Peter Sherlock

23rd August 2018

UD Academic one of Australia’s Top Thinkers

For the second consecutive year, Reverend Dr Robyn Whitaker will be included in the forthcoming publication, The Conversation Yearbook 2018: 50 standout articles from Australia’s top thinkers. This collection of...

University of Divinity

23rd August 2018

News

University Gazette August 2018

To view the latest University Gazette in pdf, issued 21 August 2018, please use this link: Gazette 2018-08-20
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University of Divinity

21st August 2018

News

Testament of Mentors: Feminist Engagement in Academia

On Friday 31 August, the Australian Collaborators in Feminist Theology, together with Pilgrim Theological College and the University of Divinity, will host this event dedicated to exploring the concept of a mentor...

University of Divinity

20th August 2018

News

Travel Scholarships to 2019 Karum Forum

The Karum Forum | 2-5 January 2019 | Dallas, Texas, USA Meet with colleagues and academics from over 40 international seminaries The Karum Forum is a two-day gathering for theological educators and Christian academics...

University of Divinity

16th August 2018

News

International Symposium on Coptic Studies

Lisa Agaiby Copts in Modernity St Athanasius College (SAC) and the University of Divinity co-hosted the 5th International Symposium of Coptic Studies themed Copts in Modernity that focused on the history of the Coptic...

St Athanasius College

15th August 2018

News

Jesuit Intellectual Apostolate Meeting

An Intellectual Apostolate meeting for the Australian Province of the Society of Jesus was held on Friday 10th August in Parkville. Twenty-four academics (only three non-Jesuits) attended, including local and interstate...

Jesuit College of Spirituality

14th August 2018

Opinion

Climate change: verging on a slow-burning apocalypse?

Bruce Duncan Astonishingly, some people are still not convinced about the dangers of climate change, despite frequent reports of extreme weather events, rising sea levels and record global temperatures. Europe in July...

Guest Author

6th August 2018

News

Christianity in the Public Sphere

Members of the University’s Academic Staff and the Centre for Research in Religion and Social Policy (RASP) will be part of a panel of experts for the Institute for Spiritual Studies Christianity in the Public...

Gordon Preece

3rd August 2018

News

Mannix Library Manager awarded Distinguished Professional Status

Kerrie Burn, Mannix Library Manager at Catholic Theological College and the University of Divinity Library Hub, has earned Distinguished Certified Professional status from the Australian Library and Information...

Kerrie Burn

27th July 2018

UD signs new Collegiate Agreement with St Athanasius College

The University of Divinity is delighted to announce that on Sunday 15 July 2018 a new Collegiate Agreement was signed between the University of Divinity and St Athanasius College. The signing of the agreement, by...

University of Divinity

27th July 2018

Opinion Publication

Love Rinse Repeat: Ep.18 A Genuinely Theological Church, with Geoff Thompson

Liam Miller interviewed Reverend Dr Geoff Thompson about his new book, A Genuinely Theological Church: Ministry, Theology, and the Uniting Church. We dive into his robust and dynamic definition of theology (looking...

Liam Miller

19th July 2018

Alumni News

Sharon Hollis named as UCA President-elect

Congratulations to Reverend Sharon Hollis; announced as the Uniting Church in Australia President-elect at the 15th Assembly on Thursday morning, 12 July 2018. An alumnus of the University of Divinity, Reverend Hollis...

University of Divinity

13th July 2018

Rev Dorothy Lee: A trailblazer for women in the church

Recently added to Vox

After a long struggle, the Uniting Church becomes the first to offer same-sex marriage

Spotted in Rome!

Scott Morrison’s claim to be ‘on God’s side’ is fraught with danger

On Writing Essays: A Little Resource for Theological Students

Creativity in Church Management

Conference Communiqué: Health and Integrity Conference

Dr Janette Gray RSM remembered

Health and Integrity conference calls for a ‘reformation’ of Australia’s churches

A dialogue between Haizi’s Poetry and the Gospel of Luke

Introducing the new Academic Dean at Whitley College

Reflections from the Vice-Chancellor on the Health and Integrity Conference

Opening Address at Health and Integrity

Watch sessions from the Health and Integrity Conference from home

Meet the Speakers: Health and Integrity Conference

EndNote X9 is now available

FEE-HELP Changes: Loan Fee Abolished

UD Academic one of Australia’s Top Thinkers

University Gazette August 2018

Testament of Mentors: Feminist Engagement in Academia

Travel Scholarships to 2019 Karum Forum

International Symposium on Coptic Studies

Jesuit Intellectual Apostolate Meeting

Climate change: verging on a slow-burning apocalypse?

Christianity in the Public Sphere

Mannix Library Manager awarded Distinguished Professional Status

UD signs new Collegiate Agreement with St Athanasius College

Love Rinse Repeat: Ep.18 A Genuinely Theological Church, with Geoff Thompson

Sharon Hollis named as UCA President-elect

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