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...
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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.
University of Divinity2020 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...
Yarra Theological UnionWhy research matters: inspiration
This article is written in memorium of Dr Michael Bowden (21 March 1947 – 11 April 2020), who graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Divinity in December 2019. In accompanying students...
Robyn ReynoldsTips for accessing library resources remotely
The Library Services and COVID-19 LibGuide and this article provide information about currently available library services and maximising your use of available online resources during COVID restrictions.
Library HubHospital team lifts patients’ spirits
The pastoral care team at St John of God Berwick Hospital, including two students from YTU, has been named the winner of the national 2020 Best of Care Team Award by Spiritual Care Australia.
Dr Mandy Dujunco
Dr Mandy Dujunco graduated with a Doctor of Theology in 2020. His thesis proposes a framework that will allow Lasallian Schools in the Philippines to provide effective and inculturated faith formation for newly hired...
Dr Francis Otobo
Dr Francis Otobo graduated with a PhD in 2019. His thesis argues that the Holy Spirit in Luke-Acts functions to legitimate the mission to the Gentiles for Jewish followers of Jesus. "The panel boosted the confidence...
Reflection as we enter into Holy Week
On the verge of entering into Holy Week my thoughts turned to another single-celled organism we call yeast. In ancient Israel, yeast was removed from households for the week of Passover and the Feast of Unleavened bread...
Chris Monaghan2020 Melbourne Graduation | Watch online
Congratulations to all our newest graduates! Join us online at 7:30pm on Friday 27 March to celebrate the achievements of our students, sharing virtual applause and congratulations for each other.