A Yarra Theological Union unit examining a theological and pastoral understanding of the rites, patterns and corporate nature of the liturgy.
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Yarra Theological UnionWisdom 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.
The Gospel of John
Join Professor Mary Coloe at Yarra Theological Union in a critical scholarly study of the theological, literary, and pastoral significance of The Gospel of John within its First-Century context.
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.
University of DivinityFoundations for Christian Spirituality
The unit addresses understandings of spirituality and various approaches to its study, e.g. (i) historical, (ii) theological and (iii) anthropological. Traditional Christian spiritualities, both apostolic and mystical...
Action for a Fairer World
The unit at Yarra Theological Union explores the influences on Pope Francis and his collaborators, including leading thinkers involved in developing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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.
Study feminist theologies in 2021
There is a great line up of new and returning subjects in feminist theologies being offered in Semester 1 at the University of Divinity.
Feminist Theologies2020 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...