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Archived podcasts, sermons, articles, news and announcements from Trinity College Theological School.
Archived News
Vale Bishop James Grant AM (TC 1950) - 11 July 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bishop James Grant AM, an alumnus, former employee and leader, and one of Trinity’s closest friends and ongoing supporters. Bishop Grant was 87 years old.
Our expanded scholarship program will transform lives- 16 May 2019
If you know of a student planning to study at the University of Melbourne or the University of Divinity through our Theological School, encourage them to explore the scholarships on our website to see what assistance is available to them, particularly if such financial support might make the difference between attending Trinity or not.
Congratulations to Kay Goldsworthy AO, the Bill Cowan Alum of the Year 2019
A record 350 alumni flocked to the College Oak tree on the evening of Friday 22 February 2019 for Trinity’s Drinks Under the Oak, an annual event enjoyed by Residential College alumni for seven decades. A highlight of the evening was the awarding of the Bill Cowan Alum of the Year 2019, an award that recognises an alumnus or alumna who has made an outstanding contribution to Trinity or the greater community during the previous year - and this year’s award went to Kay Goldsworthy AO, who trained in theology as a resident of Trinity from 1980 to 1983. To read more, click on the link above.
Trinity Welcomes New Theological School Staff
Following the retirement from Trinity of two long-standing members of faculty, the Reverend Dr Cecilia Francis and the Reverend Dr Don Saines, two new staff have been appointed after a national search. The Reverend Dr Fergus King will take up the important role of Director of the Centre for Ministry Education, while Dr Rachelle Gilmour has been appointed as Lecturer in Old Testament. They begin their new roles in February, 2019. To read more, click on the link above.
Appointment of New Dean of the Trinity College Theological School
Trinity College is delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Dr Robert (Bob) Derrenbacker as the next Dean of the Trinity College Theological School. He will join Trinity College in January, 2019. To read more, click on the link above.
Trinity Tradition Continues With The Election of New Bishop of Gippsland
Trinity College is delighted by the news that the Revd Dr Richard Treloar (TC 1988) has been elected the thirteenth Bishop of Gippsland. Richard will succeed the Most Revd Kay Goldsworthy AO (TC 1981) who is now Archbishop of Perth.
Trinity host Robin Sharwood Lecture series
In March 2018, Trinity College hosted the inaugural Robin Sharwood Lecture in Church Law before holding another lecture in conjunction with St James' Institute on Thursday 19 April 2018.
Kay Goldsworthy Installed As Archbishop of Perth
On Saturday, 10 February 2018, the Rt Revd Goldsworthy (TC 1981) was installed as the 8th Archbishop of Perth.
Trinity Appoints New Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr Scott Kirkland has been appointed as inaugural Postdoctoral Fellow for the Trinity College Theological School commencing in February 2018.
Bishop James Grant to Retire - November 2017
It is rare to find a person that embodies an institution, but for many, Bishop James Grant (TC 1950), is synonymous with what it means to live, study or work at Trinity College. At the end of November 2017, Bishop farewelled Trinity after seven decades of service.
Last Saturday 25 November, over 250 guests gathered for a Choral Eucharist to celebrate the centenary of the Chapel. Among them, Bishop James Grant AM (TC 1950), whose sermon outlined the history of the Chapel from its consecration through to the modern day. Read on for a full account of Bishop Grant’s sermon at the Chapel centenary.
Sermons, Articles and Lectures
The Power of Prayer (Luke 18:1–8)
By the Revd Professor Dorothy Lee, Frank Woods Professor in New Testament & Dean of the Theological School, at the Theological School Valedictory Service in November 2014.
By the Revd Professor Dorothy Lee, Frank Woods Professor in New Testament & Dean of the Theological School, for TMA (The Melbourne Anglican) in May 2014.
By the Revd Professor Dorothy Lee, Frank Woods Professor in New Testament & Dean of the Theological School, for TMA (The Melbourne Anglican) in April 2014.
By the Revd Canon Dr Ray Cleary AM, Director of Ministry Formation and Sambell Lecturer in Pastoral and Public Theology at Trinity College Theological School. This sermon was delivered on 13 April 2014 at St Faith's Burwood.
By the Revd Canon Dr Ray Cleary AM, Director of Ministry Formation and Sambell Lecturer in Pastoral and Public Theology at Trinity College Theological School. This sermon was delivered on 16 March 2014, the second Sunday in Lent, at Trinity College Chapel's Evensong.
Justice: Reclaiming the voice of theology in the public sphere
By the Revd Canon Dr Ray Cleary AM, Director of Ministry Formation and Sambell Lecturer in Pastoral and Public Theology at Trinity College Theological School. This paper was delivered on 4 February 2014 at the inaugural Theological School's Anglican Summer School.
By the Revd Dr Richard Treloar, Vicar of Christ Church South Yarra and CCSY Lecturer in Ministry Studies at Trinity College Theological School. This sermon was delivered on Australia Day 26 January 2014 at CCSY.
Life or death decision inspired by faith in God
By Fr Geoff King SJ, a Jesuit priest and Acting Dean of the United Faculty of Theology, for The Age, Thursday 4 April 2013.
By McMullin Lecturer and Online Coordinator of the Theological School, Dr David Gormley-O'Brien, for a sermon delivered at Trinity College Chapel in April 2013.
Memory: A theological reflection
By the Revd Professor Dorothy Lee, Frank Woods Professor in New Testament & Dean of the Theological School, for Parish Connections: St James' Church, April 2013.
By the Revd Professor Dorothy Lee, Frank Woods Professor in New Testament & Dean of the Theological School, for The Age, Sunday 31 March 2013.
Delivered by a panel of invited speakers and chaired by the Director of Ministry Formation and Sambell Lecturer in Pastoral and Public Theology, the Revd Canon Dr Ray Cleary AM, 17 March 2012.
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