Category: Event

An event for Pastors, leaders and practitioners, to explore the issues around youth discipleship in the context of cultural diversity, and 2nd generation migrant communities. Join us at the ‘Discipling…

Interim Director of Research, Rev Dr Titus Olorunnisola invites all Whitley HDR and Minor Thesis students to an HDR catch-up session.   Research can be a solitary journey, and this session…

  We invite you to the ‘2024 Whitley at Whitley Lecture’. Rev Dr Tim Judson’s timely and powerful reflection on “whiteness” is a deeply personal and carefully argued appeal that…

We extend a warm invitation to join us in celebrating 20 years of Whitley’s TransFormation Program at our upcoming event.Saturday, July 2710am – 1pmEssendon Baptist Community Church138 Buckley St, EssendonHear from…

New dates for Whitley’s Origins of Dissent Study Tour will be released soon. Thank you to those who expressed interest in joining the tour this year. After thoughtful reflection, we…

Celebrate the recently published works and research of our Whitley team, including academic monographs, book chapters, journal articles, PhDs and more! Hosted by Whitley College and facilitated by Whitley’s Interim…

The 2024 Origins of Dissent Study Tour is an exciting opportunity for students and Christians with a keen interest in discovering more about the story of dissenting origins in Europe. About…

Rev Associate Professor Robyn Whitaker will launch the book and facilitate a conversation about the questions it raises with Naomi Wolfe, Dr Jonathan Cornford, and Rev Dr Graham Cole. Deborah…

Whitley College invites you to an important event that discusses the life and suffering of Christians, Muslims and Jews in the Holy Land.

Don’t miss this special event! Hosted by Whitley College and The Action Research Centre.

Our friends and partners at WellSpring invite you to the following upcoming events: Celebrate 30 years of WellSpring Sunday 22 October, starting at 10 am in Ashburton Baptist Church. Together…

Our Whitley researchers and authors have been busy! Join us as we showcase and celebrate all the recently published works. Hear about the academic monographs, book chapters, journal articles, works…

‘Learning from Young People’s Experiences of Communion: Re-envisioning the Meal as a Space for Nurturing Faith.’ Linda is a Baptist Minister with a portfolio ministry, working in a freelance capacity…

Cultural Diversity and Belonging The Baptist Union of Victoria, Centre for Asian Christianity, and Whitley College invites pastors and leaders to the Discipling Youth Symposium.  We will explore issues and…

The Library Staff present an information session on how to navigate eBook platforms via the library hub. When: 7:00pm-7:30pm on Tuesday August 15th 2023 Where: Online Registration: REGISTER HERE With…

An exhibition from Dr Libby Byrne 3-27 April 2023, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm at Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Earlier this year, Whitley’s honorary researcher Dr Libby Byrne was awarded a…

Join us at Whitley College for an exciting Open Event! MONDAY 6th MARCH 3:30pm – 5:00pm WHITLEY COLLEGE – located at St Paschal, 90 ALBION RD, BOX HILL Our Whitley…

Join us as we explore how our spiritual and religious beliefs and practices influence how well we age and how we provide care to elderly members of society. Monday 24th…

The 2022 Whitley at Whitley Lecture will be presented by Baptist Pastor and Oxford theologian, Rev Dr Andy Goodliff on the topic of: ‘The ruling Christ and the Witnessing Church:…

Whitley in partnership with the BUV will host an event for Pastors and Church Leaders, to discuss and share on the topic of: ‘Leading when you don’t know where you…

This semester Whitley college will be conducting a half-hour weekly chapel service at St Paschal Chapel. College Principal, Rev Professor René Erwich, along with members of the Whitley staff, facilitate…

We invite you to join us for a ‘Celebration of Publication’ as we celebrate the publishing achievements of our colleagues at Whitley college. From books, poetry, blogs, journal articles, magazine…

Whitley Book Sale Come and visit our book sale. We are selling books at bargain prices from 10am – 4pm, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in March. You can purchase…

We are delighted to invite you to join us for four excellent presentations that span a wide range of topics, showcasing just some of the extensive contributions the Whitley research…

The Exhibition In contrast to the physical (and social) distance that permeates our present time, the exhibition’s centrepiece, ‘Sink Like a Stone’, is a material creation born of collaboration: in…

The cross, with its power to heal and save from sin, lies at the heart of Christian faith and life.  Yet that message has been awkward in the context of disability.  The…

Kirsteen Kim (PhD, Birmingham) holds the Paul E. Pierson Chair in World Christianity at Fuller Theological Seminary, California, where she also serves as associate Dean for the Center for Missiological…

Treaty and Covenant: Creating Space for Hope Whether it was Indigenous peoples of North America, Central and South America, the Philippines, Australia, New Zealand or elsewhere in the globe, who…

Estimates suggest there are over 459,000 Australians living with dementia today. In fact, dementia is the second leading cause of death of Australians and the single greatest cause of disability…

This Friday night at the University of Divinity’s graduation ceremony, we celebrate the 34 Undergraduates, 37 Postgraduates and one Doctor of Philosophy graduating from Whitley, along with the many students…

At our online Experience Whitley event, future students got a taste of what it’s like to be part of the Whitley community, guidance on where to find the information they…

On the evening of 11th December, we gathered online to celebrate together the achievements of 2020 – and what a year it was! A highlight of the evening was the…

Women@Whitley An evening of conversation, bidding farewell to Rev Dr Anne Mallaby as our Academic Dean.  Anne was in conversation considering some of the creative nuances of theological reflection today…

A Dialogue Between Human Rights and Theology Join Brendan Byrne & Mark Zirnsak for a discussion about the complex issues of privacy, citizenship, freedom, and rights in the digital spaces…

Calling all budding historical writers! Write a report, win a prize, and be considered for publication!

The symposium will discuss Mark Brett’s new book on political theology in the Hebrew Bible, reflecting on key issues from a range of perspectives …

Consider the important questions around gender and sexuality that shape our pastoral practice

You are warmly invited to the next meeting of the Victorian Baptist Historical Society on Saturday 9 November at Ashburton Baptist Church.

Join us for the launch of our Art & Theology exhibition featuring the work of Whitley students. Refreshments will be served from 5:30pm, and the announcement of our prize winning…

At our Open Nights, you get to road test what NEXT is actually like and see whether it is a good fit for you.

You are warmly invited to the next meeting of the Victorian Baptist Historical Society. Stefanie Pearce (Whitley graduate) will speak on ‘A History of the Gospel Hall ministry of the Collins…

An outstanding professional development opportunity for practitioners working in the field of health, pastoral care, and spiritual care.

Dinner and conversation with Andrew Root on Thursday and a one-day seminar on Friday

A public lecture by Jonathan Cornford
 and launch of his book ‘Coming Home’, 
with Rev Dr Simon Holt.

We will enjoy refreshments and consider the art before engaging in a material conversation about the way art prompts us to make sense of the nature of things encountered.

Sample a session from a morning, afternoon, or evening lecture, enjoy some refreshments and chat with the Whitley staff, faculty, and students.

Major Prize $500 (non-acquisitive). Applications close Friday 27 September 2019. The Art Prize is open to all Whitley students, full-time and part-time. A current enrolment is required.

How do we discover faith in the midst of extreme suffering? Take the opportunity to consider the experience of suffering in both the release of a new academic work, “Suffering…

Come and hear from a collection of established and emerging Indigenous and non-Indigenous theologians and historians, part of the NAIITS network, as they present on what the Land and Place…

A public forum exploring practical, legal, pastoral, and theological implications of Victoria’s new Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation.

We’ll start the year by breaking bread together in our commencement service. We will share a simple dinner, worship, prayers and music, before some of us head to our evening…

Rev Dr Frank Rees (former Principal of Whitley College) will speak about ‘D. Mervyn Himbury: Principal-Preacher’. Hosted by the Victorian Baptist Historical Society at Kew Baptist. All are welcome.

A public lecture presented by Rod Pattenden This richly illustrated lecture will explore the ways in which the figure of Jesus Christ has appeared in the history of Australian Art….

Explore the relationship between the resources of Christian theology and those of the visual arts.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s wisdom for ministry in a post-Christian world. Presented by Keith Clements

There’ll be games, music, BBQ, finger food, cakes and goodies to enjoy. Bring your family and friends for a fun evening together.

Jordan and Israel-Palestine

You are welcome to attend a Symposium at Whitley College, as part of the NAIITS Down Under network.