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There's always something happening at Trinity College - stay up-to-date with our latest news and stories. Also keep an eye on our events for current students, staff, alumni & friends of Trinity College and the general public.

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.

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.
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