Robyn J. Whitaker, University of Divinity This is the first in a two-part series on heaven and hell by Bible scholar Robyn Whitaker. You can read her piece on heaven here. “This is hell” we might proclaim, midway...
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Robyn WhitakerCross purposes – delving into denominations
Christianity is divided into thousands of denominations, but there are many things we share in common.
Guest AuthorLooking for Jesus in Greg Sheridan’s defence of Christianity
This article was originally published on ABC Religion and Ethics, 20 December 2018. Greg Sheridan’s God is Good For You: A Defence of Christianity in Troubled Times is a vigorous and passionate defence of...
Geoff ThompsonA Christmas story: the arrival of a sweet baby boy – or a political power to change the world
Dear tiny Jesus, with your golden fleece diapers, with your tiny little fat balled-up fists … Dear 8 pound 6 ounce newborn infant Jesus, don’t even know a word yet, just a little infant so cuddly … So goes the...
Welcome to Library Hub 2.0
The new and improved Library Hub has just gone live! All of the content from the old Library Hub is still there but the site has a fresh new look and feel and a number of enhancements, including: Better integrated...
Library HubUD Academic appointed a Convenor to pre-Lambeth seminar
Reverend Dr Robyn Whitaker, New Testament Scholar at Pilgrim Theological College, is currently overseas in the UK at Lambeth Palace, appointed as a Convenor by the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, the...
University of DivinityNew Library Hub database trials – We want your feedback
Several new databases are currently being trialled. Depending on price and feedback from students and staff of the University, these online resources may be added to the Library Hub in 2019. Please email your feedback...
The Dalton McCaughey library is undergoing a digital metamorphosis
The Dalton McCaughey library is undergoing a digital metamorphosis! We are excited to announce a major project is underway to refresh the library catalogue and website. The library team are working with Calyx to...
Jesuit College of SpiritualityA Testament of Mentors
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...
Katharine MassamA tapestry of woven threads: A lecture in honour of Dr Janette Gray
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...
Pilgrim Theological CollegeAfter 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...
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...