Learn how today’s conversations about religion date back to the days when Christendom cracked. This innovative and ground-breaking unit will be taught collaboratively by academics from diverse traditions, with expertise...
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University of Divinity
Mary Coloe appointed Professor Emerita of the University
Congratulations to Mary Coloe pbvm, appointed Professor Emerita of the University of Divinity by the University Council on 8 March 2023.
Semester 1 unit | Women Doctors of the Church
Paul’s injunction that women remain silent in the Church (1 Cor 14: 34-36) could be said to have led to the absence of Women’s Wisdom from the official teaching of the Church over its 2000 year history. Of the 36...
Yarra Theological Union
Semester 1 unit | A Comparative Study of Religions
Offered by YTU in semester 1, 2023, "A Comparative Study of Religions" provides an empathetic understanding of the different religions practiced in Australia including the Aboriginal religions and the New Religious...
Semester 1 unit | Exile, trauma and the presence of God: The Book of Ezekiel
This unit from YTU offers a thematic introduction to the book of Ezekiel, a prophetic book of the Babylonian Exile (597/587-539 BCE) that explores existential questions such as the meaning of exile, the perceived...
Semester 1 unit | Entering the World of the New Testament
Entering the World of the New Testament is being offered by Yarra Theological Union in semester 1, 2023. This unit aims to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the formation, socio-historical setting, and...
Senior Academic Women from Yarra Theological Union meet with the Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne
Doctors Eleanor Flynn, Claire Renkin and Carmel Posa sgs, met with the Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne, Peter Comensoli on the 30 November. As members of a group of women working for reform in the Catholic Church...
Damascus – a new Heart of Life Program
Heart of Life launches its new spiritual leadership program in collaboration with Yarra Theological Union and Catholic Theological College at the University.
Heart of Life
Distinguished Service Medal awarded to Janette Bredenoord Elliott
The medal was awarded in recognition of Janette’s exceptional service to the University, through her dedication to the role of Registrar at Yarra Theological Union and through her contributions to University committees...
Professor Mary Coloe’s “John 1-10” receives honourable mention at Catholic Media Association book awards
Congratulations to Professor Mary Coloe, who recently received an honourable mention at the Catholic Media Awards (USA) for her recent feminist commentary on John 1-10. These awards recognise the outstanding work of...