University of Divinity
Centre for Religion and Social Policy
Geoff Thompson
Dorothy Lee
Guest Author
At the conclusion of 2019, the University’s Centre for Religion and Social Policy will move in a new direction, becoming an affiliate network of the University, rather than a Centre. This decision was made by the...
About RASP
In keeping with its vision, the University of Divinity established a Centre for Religion and Social Policy (RASP). Formally launched on Thursday 8 December 2016 in Melbourne CBD, RASP actively builds collaboration with the churches and agencies.
All RASP events are open to the public, unless otherwise indicated.
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Spiritual Healing for a Peaceable and Reconciled Independent West Papuan Nation
The escalating violence in West Papua has given added urgency to the first research report completed for the Federal Republic of West Papua (FRWP) Foreign Embassy by the Centre for Religion and Social Policy (RASP). The...
Watch: Earth@Peace Landmark Conference Highlights
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...
Opening of the Earth @ Peace Conference
It was a privilege to be involved in the opening session of the Earth @ Peace conference this morning. Following introductory remarks from Reverend Associate Professor Sean Winter, Principal of Pilgrim Theological...
Gabrielle McMullenEarth@Peace Conference Streaming Live next Tuesday and Wednesday
Earth@Peace Conference Streaming Live next Tuesday and Wednesday The Earth@Peace project has had an exceptional response. Bookings for the April Conference closed several weeks ago. We’ve had a substantial waiting...
Principles and Practice for Church Governance
From 2-3 March 2019, Yarra Theological Union will host a weekend conference to explore principles and practice for Church Governance. At the 2018 Catholic Social Services conference in Melbourne, Elizabeth Proust AO...
RASP members win Australasian Religious Press Awards
The Centre for Research in Religion & Social Policy (RASP) of the University of Divinity has been well represented again at the recent ARPA (Australasian Religious Press Association) 2018 awards for work published...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 PreeceRASP featured in Arena Journal – Religion in a Secular Age
Contributions from three members of the University’s Centre for Research in Religion and Social Policy are featured in the latest issue of Arena Journal – Religion in a Secular Age Can We Re-imagine a Good...
Understanding Religious Vocation in Australia Today
The Pastoral Research Office is an agency of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference. It provides research and pastoral planning consultancy services to dioceses and Catholic agencies. This post introduces some of...
Robert DixonOn Geoff Thompson’s A Genuinely Theological Church
On 13 June 2018, I had the joy of being at the wonderful Pilgrim Theological College and to share some words at the launch of Geoff Thompson’s fabulous new book, A Genuinely Theological Church. Below’s what I said, more...
Jason GoroncyWatch the video: Religious Liberty Public Conversation
The Ruddock Inquiry: An insider’s view On 18 May the Federal Government’s Inquiry into Religious Liberty under the Chairmanship of Philip Ruddock will present its report. The University of Divinity’s Centre for...
The Centre for Research in Religion and Social Policy
Several cultural commentators have claimed that higher education is in “crisis”. What they understand by this predicament often varies, but one thing that frequently emerges is that universities in the English speaking...
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