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Trinity postdoctoral fellow becomes first Australian to receive Gingko Foundation Fellowship

Dr Natalie Mylonas will work with the prestigious foundation for the following two years.

Trinity Deputy & Academic Dean appointed Fellow at Center of Theological Inquiry

Trinity College Theological School's Revd Professor Mark R. Lindsay will join the Princeton-based Center in August.

What is Tenebrae service?

Tenebrae is a Christian tradition that involves a service held in the dark after a series of candles are sequentially extinguished.

Trinity College Theological School celebrates conferring of degrees

Trinity College Theological School recently celebrated the achievements of 23 graduates at this year’s University of Divinity graduation ceremony at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne.

From Constantinople to Cappadocia: A pilgrimage of faith & learning in ancient Asia Minor  

Later in 2025, Theological School Dean Bob Derrenbacker and Bishop Stephen Andrews will lead a pilgrimage and study tour of ancient Asia Minor (modern-day Türkiye).

Jesus in the movies: A century of interpretation

We trace the unlikely creative partnership between filmmakers and the teachings of Jesus - and ask what's next for the genre in an increasingly secular world.

What is Advent?

Advent season signals the lead-up to Christmas, but do you know what Advent means in the Christian tradition?

Meet Mariana Waqa, the accidental theological scholar

Mariana Waqa’s story proves that the path to theological study isn’t always straightforward, and that there’s space in one’s journey to explore different faiths, careers and callings.

Meet Paul Oslington, Trinity alum and Director of the St James’ Institute, Sydney

Paul shares his passion for economics and theology, and why the Trinity in Sydney program is so important.

Guest preacher Chris Mulherin on the intersection of science and religion

The Reverend Dr Chris Mulherin, Executive Director of ISCAST – the Institute for the Study of Christianity in an Age of Science and Technology – will be joining Trinity College as a guest preacher at our Sunday Evensong service on Sunday 14 April. This forms part of Trinity's 'Faith and Science' sermon series.

What is Holy Week?

Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday – Holy Week is marked out with a number of ‘days’, but do you know what they all represent? The Dean of our Theological School Bob Derrenbacker helps break it down.

Meet Gemma and Frederik Le Mesurier 

Gemma and Frederik Le Mesurier have an intertwined journey of faith. They met at the Taizé monastery in France, commenced study at the Trinity College Theological School at the same time, and now serve as co-priests in the Parish of the Newell in the Diocese of Riverina, NSW. 

Meet our 2024 Theological School student president

Andrew Murray has been named our Theological School student body president for 2024.

A modest proposal for Anglican education

In Australia, about one-third of students are educated in a religiously affiliated school. This gives us a great opportunity for mission within the educational system.

Muslim–Christian dialogue held at Trinity College

‘The subtle differences in our understanding of God are worth knowing to have deeper respect towards each other’s rich traditions.’

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Latest Meditations

In him all things hold together

17/11/2021
By The Revd Dr Robert Derrenbacker
Contemplating the reign of Christ in a season of uncertainty

An Incongruous Unity

26/10/2021
By The Revd Professor Mark Lindsay
In two apparently contradictory celebrations, we are directed towards a shared truth – one that is needed more now than ever before.

Anxiety and Faith

12/10/2021
By The Revd Professor Dorothy Lee
"All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well."

The Disappointment of the Apocalypse

29/09/2021
By Dr Scott Kirkland
Something strange is happening to our language of freedom. Perhaps an opportunity is being lost.

Forgive them Father

15/09/2021
By The Revd Dr Chris Porter
"Father, forgive them for they know not what they do" – Luke 23:34

By the rivers of Babylon

31/08/2021
By Dr Rachelle Gilmour
Before we wish that the downtrodden would temper their anger, or express it in a nuanced way, remember the words of Jesus: “first, take out the plank.”
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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. 

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.

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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