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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Here are the 20 female theologians, beginning with one recommended book/chapter/article for each. We strongly encourage you to get to know the work of these 20 female theologians in 2021.
“The blood of Jesus is my vaccine” read one of the signs at a recent protest against lockdown regulations in Sydney. While our tendency might be to roll our eyes at such ridiculous anti-science views, these sentiments...