About University of Divinity

Preparing a sermon, reading an ancient text closely or thinking through a pastoral problem are the kinds of work that shape study at the University of Divinity. This is a specialist private university for theology, philosophy and ministry, taught through a collegial model of member colleges rather than one conventional central campus. Teaching is grounded in serious reading, discussion and research, with room for students approaching faith from different Christian traditions.

Its Victorian colleges include Catholic Theological College, Pilgrim Theological College, Trinity College, Whitley College and Yarra Theological Union, with St Barnabas College in Adelaide. Melbourne offers a large, multicultural setting with established religious communities, libraries and public life beyond the classroom. Across the university, study runs from diplomas and bachelor degrees through to coursework and research higher degrees, all within Society and Culture.

The University of Divinity suits people who want theology to be the centre of their education, including those preparing for ministry, religious education, chaplaincy, community work or further academic research. It will also suit mature learners who value close engagement with texts and ideas over a broad campus experience. Those seeking a large generalist university, extensive choices outside theology, or a single residential campus may find its college-based structure less suitable.

Campuses

SA - St Barnabas College

Adelaide

VIC - Yarra Theological Union

Melbourne

VIC - Whitley College

Melbourne

VIC - Trinity College

Melbourne

VIC - Pilgrim Theological College

Melbourne

VIC - Catholic Theological College

Melbourne