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Whitley College

Locality: Parkville, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9340 8100

Address: 50 The Avenue 3052 Parkville, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.whitley.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Have you ever wondered why there are so many different ways people worship and express their faith? When did these expressions start? What influenced and formed them? Who Christians are now has been partially shaped and formed by our history. To explore those questions is to explore the historical journey of the early church. In Whitley College's 'Story of Christianity Part I' we will explore 1400 years of history to see what changes occurred along the way, and the role they ...played in shaping the church today. Open to current Whitley students, students of other institutions (check your eligibility with your course coordinator) and on an audit basis for only $350 (usually $500) until 31 January 2021. Find more information about this subject here: https://bit.ly/2V8uyT6

24.01.2022 It's Exam Week for Whitley's students. Please keep them in your prayers. For those who are facing exams, our Principal Rev Professor René Erwich has written a prayer to strengthen and encourage you. Prayer for the end of the semester... Loving God, I pray that you would go before me and stand behind me in these coming weeks of finishing this semester with the assignments and study tasks. I pray that I would be strengthened by your presence, and that I would know you are with me always. Thank you for always being near to me, for showering your blessings upon me when I am undeserving, for providing for me in little and big ways that remind me of your constant faithfulness. You have made a way for me to get this far, and I'm so grateful. I pray for your wisdom and discernment in this season. Help me to prioritise my tasks and assignments intentionally, and focus wholeheartedly on what needs to be accomplished. I pray that I would be committed to this final work in this so different year, that I would care deeply about what is important in all of it. Keep me faithful, Lord. Strengthen me when I begin to feel weary. Renew my spirits when I start to falter. Surround me with encouraging friends, wisdom and practical help from others. May I do all of this for the glory of your name. May it all contribute to sharing the hope that is in you. Amen.

24.01.2022 Happy new year from the Whitley team! May 2021 be a year of peace and joy for you

22.01.2022 We are very excited to announce this event! Our Principal, Professor René Erwich will give an inaugural professorial lecture on Monday 7 December 2020. This will be an online event and is open to all. RSVP below today to secure your spot, or click here: https://vox.divinity.edu.au//practical-theology-as-a-prac/

22.01.2022 From all of us at Whitley, wishing you and your loved ones a safe and wonderful Christmas!

21.01.2022 **EXPERIENCE WHITLEY*** Thinking of studying at Whitley? Join us at: ... 6.30pm on Thursday 03 December OR 2.30pm on Friday 04 December to experience what it's like to be part of the Whitley community. Led by our Academic Dean Dr David Janssen, you will find out: - answers to some of the top questions asked publicly about theology; - common questions asked by students; - alumni destinations and career paths. You’ll also learn about what it's like to Study @ Whitley: - what Pathways/Awards/Subjects are available to our students; - how to access and use the 2021 Study Guide and Timetable. There will be a brief Q&A session, and the opportunity to book an informal discovery session with our team so you can explore more about being part of the Whitley community. Registration details will be posted next week, so put this in your calendar and watch this space!

20.01.2022 Wondering what to do NEXT year? Whitley's NEXT program is a safe space for young adults to ask life’s big questions - exploring faith, identity and friendship together with the support of a mentor and top notch faculty. If you're aged 18-25 - or know someone who is - click through below to take the first step to a faith-formed future!

18.01.2022 Megan Turton, a specialist on law in the Hebrew Bible, joins the 'By The Well' podcast to talk about the Decalogue and legal narrative in Exodus. Holiness, identity, and mutual covenant are key themes to explore. In the gospel reading, conflict continues between Jesus and the other Jewish leaders. We discuss the parable of the vineyard in Matthew 21 and the challenge of preaching such passages without repeating the anti-jewish sentiments of the text.

17.01.2022 Have you wondered what the impact of the COVID crisis has meant for teachers? Back in March 2020 the University prepared in a matter of days to shift all content and teaching into an online delivery mode, in order to continue to offer education to students during the pandemic. In this video, Anne Lock (Director of WellSpring) and Peter Bentley (Coordinator of Spiritual Formation) chat about the impact of the pandemic on their work in the Wellspring Centre, and how their teaching team and students rose to the challenges of online learning.

15.01.2022 Thinking of studying with Whitley in 2021? The 2021 timetable is now available! Whitley is committed to ensuring ongoing, safe access for all students and staff. While pandemic conditions persist, any face-to-face classes will be conducted in accord with a COVID-Safe plan, with options in place for participation in remote mode via Zoom or other appropriate methods.... Click through below to view and download the 2021 timetable: https://www.whitley.edu.au//2/11/2021-Timetable-v2-WEB.pdf If you require any further information about the units listed, the 2021 Study Guide is available here: https://www.whitley.edu.au//WHT-567-2021-Study-Guide-updat

14.01.2022 **ONE WEEK TO GO** If you or someone you know are thinking of studying in 2021, don't miss our virtual open day event - 'Experience Whitley'. You'll get a taste of what it's like to be part of the Whitley community, guidance on where to find the information you need, and the opportunity to book a session with one of our team to discover whether Whitley is right for you. ... We have two convenient sessions: Thurs 03 Dec 6.30-8pm OR Fri 04 Dec 2.30-4pm Click through below to register today (it's FREE!) to ensure you get access to the event of your choice! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/experience-whitley-find-out

12.01.2022 'We’re already in the presence of God. What’s absent is awareness.' - Richard Rohr Spiritual direction provides a safe, welcoming place to explore your relationship with God. If you’ve never worked with a spiritual director before, there’s never been a better time to do so: during lockdown WellSpring facilitated online spiritual direction sessions, meaning you can now participate from the comfort of your own home. ... To find a spiritual director, head to: https://www.wellspringcentre.org.au/spiritual/finding-a-sd/

12.01.2022 We're excited to be offering five new units throughout 2021! Led by Lynn Moresi, one of these units is 'Practical Leadership for Pastoral Ministry'. This unit invites an engagement with the practical aspects of day-to-day ministry. Particular attention will be given to contemporary practices involved in leading congregations and community/parachurch organisations, including: communication skills; leading teams; identifying and encouraging gifts; intergenerational and intercu...ltural ministry; strategic planning/time management; self-care. Effective ministry practice will be developed within a framework of critical theological reflection enabling ministry leaders to build intentional processes for sustainable, accountable and fruitful leadership. Applications close 12 February. Click here for more information about this unit: http://bit.ly/3aiYepD

09.01.2022 And when you find a very tiny seashell (3.5mm) and you can only be in awe about the detail and colour... Recently our Principal, René Erwich, took this photo. This can be a very busy and stressful time of year, and it's easy to forget to take a moment and notice the small beauties all around us. We pray that you will find time in the busy-ness of this season to rest and reflect.

07.01.2022 The advent season is one of hope, where we, as a broad community of faith, look forward to the coming of Christ. This is an image of hope in a time when hope and connection are truly needed. While online video has enabled us to connect in a whole bunch of new ways and maintained contact when no other option is available, there is no doubt that as people, we have real desire and need for real life connection and engagement. Celebrating, connecting and sharing together are all... ways in which we can embody this reality - as people of hope. I trust that for all our community, you are able to take all that you have learnt, shared and celebrated as members of the Whitley community this year to your homes, friends, families, churches and communities as you embody the hope that Christ has given us. Blessings to you all, have a safe and holy Christmas David Janssen (Academic Dean)

04.01.2022 **Thinking of studying in 2021?** WHYODICY - The journey one goes on when trying to make sense of a good God amongst a pandemic. One of the most challenging questions people ask is If God is good, how can he let bad things happen? This question has been at the front of the conversation throughout our current pandemic. How do we respond to this delving question being asked by a hurting world?... For centuries scholars and theologians have discussed the different replies Christian theodicies offer. In Whitley’s course 'Suffering, Faith and Theodicy' we will look at both sides of the discussion; Christian theodicies and anti-theodicies. Open to current Whitley students, students of other institutions (check your eligibility with your course coordinator) and on an audit basis for only $350 (usually $500) until 31 January 2021. For more information about this subject, click here: https://www.whitley.edu.au///suffering-faith-and-theodicy/

03.01.2022 As restrictions begin to ease and we gradually increase in-person gatherings once again, we remember that church isn’t a building, but a community of people who love and honour Jesus through the lives they live. Blessings on you as you gather with your loved ones over the coming weeks!