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Mystery as the Heart of the Church
Karl Rahner is often quoted as saying that: “In the days ahead, you will either be a mystic or nothing at all.” In this unit students will explore the importance of this assertion through an investigation of mystical traditions throughout Christian history. These investigations will begin and end with attempts to define what is meant by mysticism and lead to a discussion of the contemporary importance of the mystic for the future flourishing of the Christian message and practice in the World today.
Fruit and veg, exercise, frequent bloodletting and more tips on staying healthy from medieval travellers
Travellers have always faced health hazards when far from home. Medieval people were no exception. Pilgrims, crusaders and others were warned by preachers such as 13th century Jacques de Vitry of “dangers on land, dangers at sea, the dangers of thieves, the dangers of predators, the dangers of battles”.
There were also dangers to health: disease, lack of good nutrition and water, injury, accident and poisoning. Medieval travellers were active and innovative in trying to prevent ill health while away.
Although the adjective “medieval” continues to be used disparagingly to imply backwardness in medical and scientific knowledge, this history of preventive medicine shows us something different.
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Students and staff join the University through one of its Colleges or Schools, each of which is a unique learning community. The Colleges are supported by a wide range of churches and religious orders that together resource the University as a whole.
LutheranNorth Adelaide SAAustralian Lutheran College is a diverse learning community, committed to learning for life, providing excellence in theological education and training that prepares tomorrow’s leaders in church and community.-
Roman CatholicEast Melbourne VICAt Catholic Theological College our emphasis on personal reflection and pastoral service, combined with our excellence in academic rigour, enables us to offer students opportunities for deeper understanding of our faith and ways to explore how faith can contribute to our contemporary world.
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The Salvation ArmyRingwood VIC, and Parramatta NSWEva Burrows College is The Salvation Army Australia’s national learning centre and is part of the international Salvation Army. A college for all people, we combine quality training along with expertise of frontline work to equip and empower individuals for life, mission and service.
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Uniting Church in AustraliaParkville VICPilgrim Theological College is an initiative of the Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania, providing a rich tapestry of ecumenical theological education under the leadership of a Faculty of eminent scholars.
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Coptic OrthodoxDonvale and Melbourne VICSAC is a Coptic Orthodox theological college that offers units in theology, biblical studies, ancient languages, missiology, religious education, ethics, counselling, and Coptic Studies.
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AnglicanNorth Adelaide SAIf you wish to study the Christian faith deeply in an open and worshipping community, committed to educational excellence, and situated in a university context, then St Barnabas College is for you. St Barnabas College is part of the Anglican Diocese of Adelaide, serving the educational needs of the Diocese and the Province of South […]
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AnglicanMilton QLDSt Francis College is an Anglican theological college where we learn deeper understanding of the Christian faith, we experience participation in a learning community supported by daily prayer and we seek to transform the world in which we live by formation for ministry, mission, service, and community engagement. We are the only University of Divinity college located in Queensland and are conveniently located near Brisbane CBD.
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AnglicanParkville VICTrinity College Theological School is committed to shaping women and men who wish to pursue ordination in the Anglican Church, develop skills for lay ministry, or simply explore Christian faith for personal or vocational enrichment.
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Uniting Church in AustraliaBrooklyn Park SAUniting College for Leadership and Theology is the theological college of the Uniting Church in South Australia. We welcome anybody who is wanting to learn more about theology and leadership.
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BaptistBox Hill VICWhitley College is a culturally diverse community of learners committed to practical expressions of God’s activity in the world. We wrestle together in spiritual formation through theological reflection, creative exploration and academic rigour.
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AnglicanMount Claremont WAWollaston Theological College helps all members to become confident, passionate and equipped members of the Body of Christ, willing and able to engage dynamically and effectively with society.
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Roman CatholicBox Hill VICYarra Theological Union is an inclusive and welcoming community, Catholic by tradition and ecumenical in spirit. We are committed to being a community of scholarship, prayer and pastoral care.
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Box Hill VICThe School of Graduate Research (SGR) fosters a high-quality learning environment for higher degree by research students and their supervisors from pre-admission information through to post-candidature guidance and networking.
