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Prof Dr Anne Pattel-Gray
School of Indigenous Studies
Professor Anne Pattel-Gray was appointed Professor of Indigenous Studies and inaugural Head of the School of Indigenous Studies at the University of Divinity and commenced the role in August 2022. She is a descendant of the Bidjara / Kari Kari people of Queensland and a celebrated Aboriginal leader. Throughout her career, she has exercised numerous […]
Rev Dr Garry Deverell
School of Indigenous Studies
Garry Deverell is Academic Dean, Lecturer, and Research Fellow in the new School of Indigenous Studies at the University of Divinity, which he helped to found. A trawloolway man from northern lutruwita (Tasmania), Dr Deverell is the author of Contemplating Country (Wipf & Stock, 2023), Gondwana Theology (Morning Star Press, 2018) and The Bonds of Freedom (Paternoster, 2008). He […]
Des Rogers
School of Indigenous Studies
Des Rogers is a respected Southern Arrernte Aboriginal man of the Pertame Clan from Central Australia, his sophisticated understanding of First Nations culture, emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills allow him to deliver high level corporate advice and recommendations to senior stakeholders on issues impacting cultural change, organisational transformation, policy development and program delivery. He resided […]
Dr Shahzad Khan
School of Indigenous Studies
As Manager of the School, Dr Shahzad Khan provides executive support and business development services to the Head of the School of Indigenous Studies, and administrative support for students, graduates, and staff of the School of Indigenous Studies.
Jenita King
School of Indigenous Studies
Jenita leverages her experience in leadership roles to achieve her personal mission of making this world a more inclusive enriched place. Underpinned by nearly a decade of legal and policy experience in government and 8-years RTO compliance and bid management experience in not-for-profit organisations, Jenita empowers organisations through facilitating the development of sustainable business models […]
Who should I get in touch with?
| Contact Anne about the vision of the School and about ways in which you can support the School. | Contact Anne |
| Contact Garry about educational offerings within University awards and also about short courses or seminars for your church, deanery, presbytery, diocese or community organisation. | Contact Garry |
| Contact Des about building relationships and services to facilitate re-empowerment of First Nations peoples and communities; business services; and administrative support for students, alumni and staff. | Contact Des |
| Contact Shahzad about student or graduate enquiries. | Contact Shahzad |
| Contact Jenita about ways in which you can financially support the School. | Contact Jenita |
| Contact Aunty Janet with all matters concerning governance. | Contact Aunty Janet via the University’s General Enquiries process |
Location
Our primary offices are located within the St Francis Theological College campus, at 233 Milton Road, Milton, Queensland. Please feel free to call by during regular business hours, or else to ring the University and ask to be put through to Des Rogers.
Phone
03 9853 3177
Address
233 Milton Rd, Milton QLD 4064
More about the School of Indigenous Studies
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Vision and Governance
Launched in 2022, the School’s mission is to encourage the development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander theologies and ministries, and to decolonise the eurocentric versions of Christianity that remain dominant in this country.
Academic Offerings
Study ‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Approaches to Theology’.
Community Education
The School of Indigenous Studies wants to be a resource to our member churches, as well as other interested groups, regarding Indigenous approaches to theology, church and mission.
Resources
Explore a repository for various papers and talks offered as part of School of Indigenous Studies courses or offerings as well as links to radio programs or podcasts in which School of Indigenous Studies people have participated.
Ways to Contribute
The work of the School of Indigenous Studies is dependent upon charitable giving via the University’s tax-deductible Indigenous Theology Fund.
People and Contact
Our team would love to hear from you. Get in touch!