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Be open to doubt: Why we need more Hans in our lives
The Revd Prof Mark Lindsay discusses Catholic controversialist Prof Hans Küng’s resistance to dogmatic certainty and openness to doubt.
Churches going digital in a post-pandemic world
The Revd Dr Fergus King, along with Dr Srebrenka Kunek, consider how the modern digital environment, prompted by COVID-19, has offered the opportunity for the church to reflect on what 'real', 'presence' and 'absence' mean.
Pancakes, ashes and lockdown: the meaning behind Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday
Trinity College Chaplain the Revd Dr Colleen O’Reilly AM explains the history of and meaning behind Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday, including why Christians eat pancakes and where the ash received on foreheads comes from.
New partnership between Anglican theological schools
Trinity College Theological School, the University of Divinity and Perth’s Wollaston Theological College will partner in 2021.
2020 student reflection – Theological School
Kirsty Beilharz reflects on her year of remote learning through Trinity’s Theological School.
Is the same-sex marriage debate going to break up Australia's Anglican Church?
The Revd Canon Prof Dorothy Lee, Trinity's Stewart Research Professor of New Testament, and Dr Muriel Porter, Honorary Research Fellow at the Trinity College Theological School, pose the question on The Conversation of whether the Anglican Church is about to split.
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How a chance encounter set this theology student on a new path
Molly Swee shares how sitting down for an unscheduled ‘cuppa’ with the Dean of our Theological School led to master’s coursework and an enriched life.
Why the Old Testament is as relevant as ever to the modern world
Our Theological School’s Bromby Senior Lecturer in Old Testament, Dr Rachelle Gilmour, explains how the Old Testament draws parallels to this new world we find ourselves living in.
Student perspective: Why study a Bachelor of Theology (and why non-Christians should consider it too)
Third-year Bachelor of Theology student Jack Lindsay gives us insight into what theological study entails, and how some of life’s biggest questions can be tackled at the pub.
Getting to know the stranger: what theology can teach us
One of the lecturers in our Theological School, Dr Scott Kirkland, shares his thoughts on why theology is about refusing mastery of the world, and what embracing this concept can teach us.
Lest we forget those who serve and have served – even if, like Kate, it’s not in the way you think
To recognise those who are serving in our defence forces, and in honour of those who have done so in the past, we share the story of the Reverend Kate Lord, who took an unconventional career path after graduating from Trinity College’s Theological School. Her story seems even more fitting given Anzac Day will be a little unconventional this year too.
Why multifaith dialogue is now as important as ever
With the outbreak of COVID-19, the world population is being asked to band together as a global community. During this time, the Dean of the Theological School at Trinity reminds us that in order to function well as a collective society, we need to learn about and respect the religious views of others too.
Introducing our visiting scholar: Professor Ulrike Link-Wieczorek
The Trinity College Theological School is pleased to have Professor Ulrike Link-Wieczorek from the University of Oldenburg visiting for the next 10 days to foster a stronger bond between institutions.
Inaugural John and Jeanne Stockdale Chair appointed
Dr Scott A. Kirkland has been appointed to the John and Jeanne Stockdale Chair (Stockdale Chair) in Practical Theology and Ethics at Trinity College’s Theological School. His appointment to the position of Lecturer in Practical Theology and Ethics is a three-year full-time contract commencing Monday 3 February 2020.
Trinity welcomes new Theological School staff
Trinity College is delighted to announce the appointment of two new members of faculty in the Theological School, the University of Divinity.
The Law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul
17/03/2021
Self-denial is about as popular as Old Testament law these days, despite how important self-denial has been in containing and avoiding infection during the pandemic.
Skinning, Shearing, or Serving?
25/11/2020
Biblical texts about shepherds ask pointed questions about the role of political leaders as rulers or servants.
Seasons
18/11/2020
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." Ecclesiastes 3:1
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Podcasts and Videos
Video messages from the Dean of the Theological School
During the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak, Dean Bob Derrenbacker delivered messages to the Trinity College Theological School Community via our YouTube channel. You can watch them via the links below.
- Friday 19 June 2020
- Friday 12 June 2020
- Friday 5 June 2020
- Friday 29 May 2020
- Friday 22 May 2020
- Friday 15 May 2020
- Friday 8 May 2020
- Friday 1 May 2020
- Friday 24 April 2020
- Friday 17 April 2020
- Thursday 9 April 2020
- Friday 3 April 2020
- Friday 27 March 2020
Historial fiction novel on St Paul discussed in Ridley panel event
Damascus author, Christos Tsiolkas, talks St Paul with theologians. This panel discussion took place at Ridley College on 12 February 2020 - moderated by Bishop Paul Barker and featuring Ridley Principal, the Revd Dr Brian Rosner, and Trinity College lecturer, the Revd Dr Fergus King.
Sermons, Articles and Lectures
48th Barry Marshal Memorial Lecture: Women's Leadership in the Anglican Church of Australia
Trinity alumna Kay Goldsworthy was installed as the 8th Archbishop in Perth in February 2018, becoming the first woman in the world to be given the title of Archbishop within the Anglican communion. Prior to that, in 2017, she became a member of the Order of Australia (AO). On 22 August 2018, she returned to Trinity to deliver an address about women’s leadership in the Anglican church in Australia. Kay prompted the audience to consider how successful leadership by women is measured and the way the theological landscape is changing across the country.
A Theological Culture for Ministry Education
By the Revd Dr Don Saines, Director, Ministry Education Centre, Theological School Commencement Service, 27 February 2017.
Mother's Day
By Mr Campbell Bairstow, Dean & Deputy Warden, Trinity College, at Evensong, 8 May 2016.
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