Study at YTU in Semester 1 2025. Neighbours have been represented by images ranging from that of the monster and alien, to those of strangers or friends. This transdisciplinary unit explores the shifts in understanding...
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Foundations for Pastoral Practice
Study at Yarra Theological Union in Semester 1, 2025. This unit explores concepts of developmental theory and selected theological works linking pastoral theory and pastoral practice. It introduces some theories of...
Mystery as the Heart of the Church
Karl Rahner is often quoted as saying that: “In the days ahead, you will either be a mystic or nothing at all.” In this unit students will explore the importance of this assertion through an investigation of mystical...
Learning for mission and life
An English language school established by the Passionist Congregation recently celebrated its tenth anniversary. ELSPM is an approved provider for English preparation for Theological studies at the University of...
Atheism: Varieties of Belief, Disbelief, Unbelief
Learn about Atheism with Yarra Theological Union in Semester 2, 2024. Disbelief in God is a complex matter, but its current forms have a relatively short intellectual history. The unit traces the story and logic of...
In memoriam: Reverend Professor Anthony J. Kelly CSsR
The University of Divinity community mourns the passing of Reverend Professor Anthony J. Kelly CSsR. Tony was the President of Yarra Theological Union from 1980-1985 and 1994-1997.
New Publication for Advent | Sunday under the Southern Cross
Sundays under the Southern Cross presents reflections on the Sunday Gospels for three Liturgical years, beginning with Advent.
In 2024 study the Master of Education and Theology
We have an exciting announcement! In 2024, Catholic Theological College and Yarra Theological Union will be working in conjunction in relation to The Master's of Education and Theology. The units for this course will be...
Lost in Translation: Mary Coloe preached at St Paul’s Cathedral on St Phoebe’s day
In a sermon titled 'Lost in Translation', Professor Emerita Mary Coloe recounted how across the centuries a series of poor or misleading translations removed from biblical texts their emphasis on female deacons...
In the image of the Image
New publication by Adam Couchman examines Gregory of Nyssa - The most important author of the fourth century in relation to theological anthropology and one of the most outspoken of the early Church Fathers on the...











