Issued by Professor Megan Cassidy-Welch, Dean of Research Strategy, 1 September 2026 Recent events, presentations and conferences A very successful ISBL meeting was held at Adelaide in early July with many attendees...
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In Memoriam: Revd Dr Simon Carey Holt
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Rev Dr Simon Carey Holt, who died on Tuesday evening, 25 August 2026. Simon served on the Faculty of Whitley College for more than 10 years as Senior...
The International Association for Mission Studies 16th General Assembly 2026
The International Association for Mission Studies (IAMS) is an international, interconfessional and interdisciplinary professional society for the scholarly study of Christian witness and its impact in the world and the...
Jason Goroncy on ‘How Christianity both creates and can resolve the problem of monoculturalism’
Christianity didn’t just inherit Australia’s monocultural instincts – it helped build them. Jason Goroncy argues that the same tradition used to justify exclusion also contains the tools to dismantle it.
CRA Research Day | Communities of Meaning: Enriching Life in Retirement
On Friday 6 February 2026, the Christian Research Association and the University of Divinity hosted an in-person and online research seminar: Communities of Meaning: Enrishing Life in Retirement. The seminar provided a...
February 2026 Graduation in Adelaide
Congratulations to our On the evening of Thursday 12 February, the University community gathered at Immanuel College Chapel in Adelaide to witness the graduation of 74 students receiving 74 awards. The Graduation...
Rev Dr Andrew Mitchell appointed Academic Dean at Whitley College
Whitley College is pleased to share the appointment of Rev Dr Andrew (Andy) Mitchell as Academic Dean and Senior Lecturer in Baptist Studies.
How migrant and overseas Christians are helping keep Australian churches alive
Earlier this week, Whitley College’s Reverend Dr Titus Olorunnisola, was featured in the ABC News for his insights on how migrant and overseas Christians are shaping the future of Australian churches.
Registrations are now open for ‘Communities of Meaning: Enriching Life in Retirement’
Registrations have now opened for the February 2026 Research Day - Communities of Meaning: Enriching Life in Retirement - cohosted by the University of Divinity and the Christian Research Association.
UD faculty shortlisted for 2025 ANZATS Book Prizes
Congratulations to University of Divinity faculty, Liz Boase, Mark Jennings, Brian Kolia and Cathie Lambert, who have been shortlisted for the 2025 ANZATS Book Prize.
May 2025 Graduation in Brisbane
Congratulations to the 35 newest graduates of the University, who graduated on Friday 30 May at a ceremony held in St John's Cathedral, Brisbane.
New appointments to the University Council
We recently welcomed both Stephen Field and Chris McLeod to the University Council, and look forward to the important contributions that they will make to the life of the University.









