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...
Latest posts from Pilgrim Theological College
Pilgrim Theological CollegeEpiphany 3: Calling Disciples (Matt 4:12-23)
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...
By the WellEpiphany 2: John 1:29-42 with Dorothy Lee
By the Well: A weekly podcast for preachers In this episode, Dorothy Lee joins Robyn and Fran to discuss John 1:29-42 and baptism by the Holy Spirit. Desire, identity, invitational evangelism, sin, and purpose are...
2019 Adelaide Graduation
On the evening of Friday 6 December 2019, the University gathered at Glynde Lutheran Church, Adelaide, to witness the graduation of some 55 students, as well as the award of the Doctor of Divinity (honoris causa) to...
University of DivinityA new podcast for preachers
Pilgrim Theological College has started a new lectionary-based podcast for preachers designed to bring the latest biblical scholarship to the proverbial pews. By the Well is a weekly podcast co-hosted by Rev Dr Robyn...
Hell, no! Halloween is not ‘satanic’ – it’s an important way to think about death
American televangelist Pat Robinson once claimed children who celebrate Halloween were unknowingly “worshipping Satan”. Despite the absurdity that a child dressing up as a witch is devil worship, the idea that Halloween...
Robyn WhitakerAlumnus PhD thesis published by American Society of Missiology monograph series
Congratulations to Dr Randall Prior, on the publication of his PhD thesis by the American Society of Missiology in their monograph series. Dr Prior is an alumnus of the University of Divinity, having graduated with a...
God Forbid podcast | What is hell, and does anyone go there?
In popular culture, hell is often depicted as a place full of flames, demons and screaming people. Is this what Christians really believe? Join James and our panel of Christian theologians — each with a differing view...
Ep31. In His Own Strange Way, with Geoff Thompson
"These words remind us that God loves the world by doing something concrete for it..." Liam Miller (alumnus of the University of Divinity) sat down with Reverend Dr Geoff Thompson to talk about his new book "In His Own...
Why Christians disagree over the Israel Folau saga
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...
Geoff ThompsonWatch the Research Day live-streams on Wednesday 5 June
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...
What and where is heaven? The answers are at the heart of the Easter story
Robyn J. Whitaker, University of Divinity This is the second in a two-part series on heaven and hell by Bible scholar Robyn Whitaker. You can read her piece on hell here. My pious Baptist grandmother once shockingly...