Research
The School of Theology has a robust research culture; lively, resourceful, inquisitive and academically rigorous. While it has recognized research strengths in biblical studies and public theology, there are specialists available in systematic theology, church history, practical theology and liturgical studies. In addition, the collections, facilities and services in the various libraries of the School are designed to support researchers.
The university places great emphasis on faculty research and the contributions of research students in the research higher degree programs. Research students are supported in a range of ways, with benefits offered to qualified students who are full-time or part-time (see Scholarships and Help with Costs).
Our Researchers:
Old Testament Studies
Dr Matthew Anstey, Senior Lecturer, Adelaide
Dr Jione Havea, Senior Lecturer, North Parramatta
Dr Jeanette Matthews, Canberra
New Testament Studies
Dr Jeff Aernie, North Parramatta
Dr Greg Jenks, Senior Lecturer, Brisbane
Assoc Prof David Neville, Canberra
Church History/Religion and Society
Assoc Prof William Emilsen, North Parramatta
Prof Tom Frame, Canberra
Dr Michael Gladwin, Canberra
Liturgical Studies
Assoc Prof Gerard Moore, North Parramatta
Dr Peter Pocock, Senior Lecturer, Canberra
Practical Theology
Dr Matthew Brain, Canberra
Dr Geoff Broughton, Canberra
Prof Elizabeth MacKinlay, Canberra
Public Theology
Assoc Prof Clive Pearson, North Parramatta
Prof Tom Frame, Canberra
Systematic Theology
Dr Geoff Broughton, Canberra
Assoc Prof Gerard Moore, North Parramatta
Dr Ben Myers, North Parramatta
Dr Steven Ogden, Brisbane
Dr Peter Pocock, Senior Lecturer, Canberra
Assoc Prof Clive Pearson, North Parramatta
Dr Heather Thomson, Senior Lecturer, Canberra
Dr Phillip Tolliday, Senior Lecturer, Adelaide
For other areas of interest contact Dr Peter Pocock (02.6272.6260 or ppocock@csu.edu.au)
Our Research Fellows:
Prof Dean Drayton, North Parramatta
Prof Thorwald Lorenzen, Canberra
Prof John Painter, Canberra, Canberra
Our Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Dr Ruth Sheridan, North Parramatta
Public and Contextual Theology Research Centre (PaCT)
The School of Theology’s research is coordinated with the Public and Contextual Theology Research Centre. The Centre is devoted specifically to the analysis of the public expression of Christian faith and the implications of Christian faith for society as a whole. In Australia this includes effects upon issues of the environment and the dispossession of the lands of the indigenous peoples, together with the ongoing process of reconciliation.
Who do I talk to?
Your first port of call should be the websites for the research degrees we offer. This gives you a chance to see whether there is a program that suits your needs, and also test whether you have the appropriate background to enter the program.
Next, make your intentions and plans known to Dr Peter Pocock (02.6272.6260 or ppocock@csu.edu.au), he is the principal contact for research programs in the School, and will put you in touch with the best person to help you pursue your research interests.