An inclusive community of theological
education and formation.

An inclusive community of theological education and formation.

Honorary Researchers

Emeritus Professors
Emeritus Professor Paul Beirne MA, MDiv, DMin, PhD
Professor Emerita Mary Coloe pvbm BA, BTh(Hons), DTh
Revd Emeritus Professor Christiaan Mostert BA, MA, BD (Hons), PhD

Honorary Research Fellows
Dr Kee Fook Edmund Chia PhD, MA, MA, BA
Dr Eleanor Flynn FRACGP, FRACMA, MB BS, Dip Geriatric Medicine, BEd, BTh, MTh 
Prof Emeritus Terence Kennedy STD, FTCL

Honorary Research Associates
Dr Bruce Duncan, B.Ec., Ph.D.
Dr Paul Smyth, B.A., Dip. Rel. St., Ph. D.
Dr Bernadette Miles, BTh, GradCertSSD, MA(AppSci), PhD

Honorary Postdoctoral Associates
Dr Stefan Gigacz PhD (until 15 September 2025)
Dr Adam Jessep BTh(Hons I), GCertEd(LeadManagement), PhD
Dr Atsushi Shibaoka PhD, Grad Cert MH
Dr Jonathan Chung-Yan Lo, BA, MDiv, MCrWrtgPub&Ed, Grad Dip Theol, PhD

Latest News & Events

Job Vacancy – Business Admin/Company Accountant

A part-time job opportunity is now available at Yarra Theological Union for a Business Administrator/Company Accountant. This 0.4FTE position is responsible to the President for managing all the business requirements of YTU. Applications and requests for a detailed...

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Monique Saywell: A ‘shifting of theheart’ withLaudato Si

  The 2024 MSS Scholarship in honour of our 80th anniversary of foundation was awarded in early 2024 to Monique Saywell. This scholarship, which focuses on women and ecological studies, is enabling Monique to undertake a Masters of Pastoral and Spiritual Care...

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You’re invited: Volleyball & BBQ (4th April)

The SRC is inviting everyone in the YTU community to Volleyball & BBQ on 4 April 2025! No matter your skill level, you are most welcome to play. And even if you don't intend to play, you're certainly welcome to watch or join us for the BBQ only. See you there for...

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