On the evening of Friday 3 December 2021, the University gathered as an online community to witness the graduation of 98 students.
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University of Divinity2021 December graduation ceremony to be virtual celebration
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, unfortunately, the December graduation is unable to be held in the customary manner and will be replaced with an online ceremony.
“Much Ado About Nothing”, Professor Mary Coloe’s Plenary Paper
Professor Mary Coloe responds to the themes of the combined conferences of the Australian Biblical, Theological and Moral Associations, in her plenary paper "Much Ado About Nothing".
Yarra Theological UnionEnrol Now for Semester 2
Why study with us? Our students experience a unique approach to critical engagement with Christian theological traditions through an ecumenical lens. Discover the exciting opportunities for study available at each of...
John McDowell appointed Associate Dean at YTU
Yarra Theological Union is delighted to announce that Professor John McDowell has been appointed as Associate Dean for the next two years commencing in the second semester 2021.
Wisdom Commentary: John 1-10
Congratulations to Mary Coloe on the forthcoming publication in July of Volume 1 of her feminist commentary on John. Volume 2 will be published in October this year.
Deirdre Browne recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Congratulations to Sr Deirdre Browne OAM who has been recognised with a Medal in the General Division (OAM) in the Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours.
The Leaven In The Council
The Leaven In The Council: Joseph Cardijn and the Jocist Network at Vatican II, by Stefan Gigacz is now available. Based on his PhD thesis with Yarra Theological Union and the University of Divinity, Stefan’s book...
Guest Author2021 Melbourne Graduation
On the evening of Friday 19 March 2021, the University gathered at St Patrick’s Cathedral in East Melbourne and online to witness the graduation of some 421 students receiving 433 awards.
2020 Adelaide Online Graduation Ceremony
Congratulations to all our newest graduates! The ceremony of conferring degrees and awarding diplomas and certificates is a time-honoured ritual performed at academic institutions throughout the world. On Friday 4...
Mary Coloe appointed Professor of the University
Congratulations to Professor Mary Coloe pbvm appointed a Professor of the University of Divinity by the University Council on 2 December 2020. Professor Coloe teaches in the field of New Testament studies at Yarra...
Constructing Exile
What happens to a community when it is destroyed by a foreign power? How do survivors face the future? Is it all over for them? In Constructing Exile, John Hill investigates how the people of ancient Judah survived...