Wars are often waged in the name of religion. So what do key texts from Christianity, Islam and Judaism say about the justification for war?
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Robyn Whitaker
For God and country: why the choice of next US president is a religious choice, too
Americans face a stark choice this November between two very different political visions. Robyn Whitaker writes for The Conversation on the related choice between two very different kinds of Christianity.
Healthcare Funding and Christian Ethics by Stephen Duckett | Book Publication
Book on application of Christian ethics to health care funding launched. Health policy in Australia is often the subject of contentious debates and disputes. Stephen Duckett, a member of the Religion and Social Policy...
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Appointment Announcement | Director of The Wesley Centre
Wesley Church Melbourne is delighted to announce the appointment of the Reverend Associate Professor Robyn Whitaker to the role of Director of The Wesley Centre for Theology, Ethics and Public Policy.
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The crucifixion gap: why it took hundreds of years for art to depict Jesus dying on the cross
Robyn J. Whitaker The cross, or crucifix, is arguably the central image of Christianity. What’s the difference between the two? A cross is just that – an empty cross. It stands as a statement that Jesus is no...
Victim or victor? How the Easter story still resonates today
Robyn J. Whitaker At a March 2023 public talk, journalist Greg Sheridan argued that 40 years ago, the press was friendly to church leaders. Then, it became neutral, and now it is hostile. Sheridan is not alone in...
Recent publications from the University of Divinity research community – 2022
The University of Divinity research community recently gathered in person for the annual Research Conference. During the conference, we celebrated publications written by our academics, honorary researchers and HDR...
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Recent Associate Professor appointments at University of Divinity
Congratulations to the academic staff recently appointed Associate Professors of the University of Divinity.
By the Well: Easter / Holy Week content
If you are looking for resources to stimulate your preaching this Holy Week and Easter, By the Well is a podcast for preachers brought to you by colleagues at Pilgrim Theological College and beyond.
Morrison’s Christian empathy needs to be about more than just prayer – it requires action, too
Over the past week, Australians have heard Scott Morrison make several explicit references to his faith. Given Morrison has placed his faith front and centre of his public persona, it is helpful to try to understand how...