Ignatian contemplation, an ancient method of imagination-based prayer, is about to become more accessible to those without 20:20 vision.
James Morrison played in Melbourne a few weeks ago with the ensemble of students and faculty from his Jazz Academy in Mount Gambier. It was a fine occasion full of life and energy that had nothing to do with the...
The first annual Janette Gray Lecture, given by Emeritus Professor Elaine Wainwright RSM, 31 August 2018 Now when Jesus had finished these sayings, he went away from Galilee and entered the region of Judea beyond the...
Robyn J. Whitaker, University of Divinity From Friday, September 21, the Uniting Church (UCA) will be the first of the three major Australian Christian denominations to endorse same-sex marriage, and thus the first to...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
To view the latest University Gazette in pdf, issued 21 August 2018, please use this link: Gazette 2018-08-20
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Guest Author
Katharine Massam
Pilgrim Theological College
Robyn Whitaker
Jesuit College of Spirituality
Geoff Thompson
Jason Goroncy
Gabrielle McMullen
University of Divinity
John Capper
Whitley College
Peter Sherlock
Library Hub
St Athanasius College
Gordon Preece
Kerrie Burn