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Catholic Theological College (CTC) runs events throughout the year, including College Masses, Knox Public Lecture, Study Tours, Open Days, Orientation, book launches, seminars, and yearly academic prizes. CTC’s publicity material includes the Prospectus, Tolle Lege (community newsletter), brochures and flyers. Follow the links below for more information.

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Events Calendar

January

February

  • 12 Friday 1pm Staff/PG Seminar: Dr Rosemary Canavan
  • 26 Friday 5.30pm Opening Mass

March

April

May

June

  • 3 Thursday 6pm College Mass and Dinner: Location to be advised

July

August

September

October

  • 8 Friday 1pm Staff/PG Seminar: Rev. Dr Chris Mulherin

November

December

See also our other calendars:

Academic and Essay Prizes

University of Divinity Vice-Chancellor’s Scholars
One graduand per College has been named each year as a Vice-Chancellor’s Scholar. A Vice-Chancellor’s Scholar demonstrates excellence in fulfilling one or more of the University’s Graduate Attributes. This may include academic excellence, contribution to the College community, and service to wider society.

University of Divinity Prizes, Grants, Bursaries and Scholarships
CTC students may apply for other grants and prizes, including:

  • Indigenous Theology Fund: University of Divinity aims to support indigenous people, especially Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, in theological study, research and scholarship. The purpose of the Fund is to provide financial support for activities that promote the participation of Indigenous people in theology, as students, researchers and teachers.
  • Janette Gray RSM Fund: the purpose of the Fund is to provide financial support for activities that promote the education and leadership of women in theology. This may include (but is not limited to) support for a woman or women to pursue theological study or communicate theological insight.
  • Leatherland Prize for Liturgical Scholarship: University of Divinity awards the Leatherland Prize for outstanding contribution to liturgical scholarship by a currently enrolled student or a graduate of the University.
  • Mary Ward Grant: In order to promote the dignity and role of women in church and society, the Mary Ward Grant was established in 2000 to support specialist or post-graduate study of theology, spirituality and pastoral ministry. Consideration is given to applicants completing undergraduate study. Applications close in October each year.
  • Australian and New Zealand Association of Theological Schools (ANZATS) New and Emerging Scholars Scholarship: ANZATS is committed to supporting and encouraging new and emerging scholars in theology. Three ANZATS scholarships of $800 each are awarded to HDR candidates and doctoral graduates of the last two years. Applications close 13 December.
  • For more information, see Vox.

Master’s Prize
The Master may award the Master’s Prize ($500) to a student at Catholic Theological College on one occasion each year. The prize is awarded to that student whom the Master, after due consultation, considers to have made a significant and valued contribution to the life of the College. In selecting the recipient account is taken not only of academic results, but also of overall participation in the life of the College. Winners of the Master’s Prize are entered on the Honour Board in the Knox Room.

Academic Prizes
CTC offers the following prizes of $500 each. These prizes are presented each year at the College Mass and Dinner (Thursday 4 June), on the basis of studies completed in the previous year.

  • The Archbishop’s Prize – for an outstanding essay in Systematic Theology
  • The Archbishop Coleridge Prize – for an outstanding essay in Biblical Studies
  • The Austin Cooper Prize – for an outstanding essay in Christian Spirituality (provided by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, in honour of Rev. Prof. Austin Cooper OMI AM)
  • The Baronius Prize – for an outstanding essay in Church History (in honour of the Venerable Cesare Baronio, 1538–1607)
  • The Erasmus Prize – for the most outstanding student in Biblical or Ecclesiastical Languages (in honour of Erasmus of Rotterdam, 1466–1536)
  • The Gerald O’Collins Prize – for an outstanding undergraduate essay in Systematic Theology (provided by Em. Prof. Anne Hunt OAM FACE, in honour of Rev. Prof. Gerald O’Collins SJ)
  • The Guilford Young Prize – for an outstanding essay in Liturgy (in honour of Most Rev. Guilford C. Young DD KBE, 8th Archbishop of Hobart)
  • The John Maher Prize – for an outstanding essay in Philosophy (provided by the SRC, in honour of Rev. Dr John Maher OMI, head of CTC Philosophy Department)
  • The Leslie Tomlinson Prize – for an outstanding essay in Moral Theology (in honour of Most Rev. Leslie R. Tomlinson DD, 7th Bishop of Sandhurst)
  • The Rod Doyle Prize – for an outstanding undergraduate essay in Biblical Studies (provided by the Christian Brothers, in honour of Dr B. Rod Doyle CFC)
  • The Roma Mitchell Prize – for an outstanding Research Essay/Minor Thesis (in honour of Dame Roma Mitchell AC DBE CVO QC). Research Essays and Minor Theses are not eligible for other essay prizes
  • The Salesian Prize – for the most outstanding English as a Second Language student

Application Criteria for Essay Prizes:

  • Must be for a unit above level 1
  • Must be at least 1,500 words in length
  • Submit a clean paper copy with a 50-100 word abstract to the Academic Records Office before the end of December
  • Prizes are only awarded if an essay of sufficient merit is submitted.

The Bob and Cath Dixon Bursary
A bursary of $500 is available annually to assist CTC students in using methodologies of the social sciences in their studies (e.g., travel for interviews, transcriptions of interviews, software purchase, conference attendance). The bursary is presented at the College Mass and Dinner. Applications close 31 March.

Current Winners

University Medal
Daryl Barclay, Doctor of Philosophy
Master’s Prize
Kitichai (Jack) Saisawang SDB, Graduate Diploma in Theology
The Archbishop’s Prize – for an outstanding essay in Systematic Theology
Sebastian Condon OP, Bachelor of Theology
The Archbishop Coleridge Prize – for an outstanding essay in Biblical Studies
Aleksander (Olek) Stirrat, Bachelor of Theology
The Austin Cooper Prize – for an outstanding essay in Christian Spirituality
Eva McAlister, Master of Theological Studies
The Baronius Prize – for an outstanding essay in Church History
Joshua Nash OMI, Bachelor of Theology
The Erasmus Prize – for the most outstanding result in a Biblical or Ecclesiastical Languages Unit
Duyen Nguyen RSM, Master of Theology (Coursework)
The Gerald O’Collins Prize – for an outstanding undergraduate essay in Systematic Theology
Kathryn Kingsley MGL, Bachelor of Theology
The Guildford Young Prize – for an outstanding essay in Liturgy
Carmel Rose Treacy, Graduate Diploma in Theology
The John Maher Prize – for an outstanding essay in Philosophy
Matthew Pinson SJ, Master of Theological Studies
The Leslie Tomlinson Prize – for an outstanding essay in Moral Theology
Sebastian Condon OP, Bachelor of Theology
The Rod Doyle Prize – for an outstanding undergraduate essay in Biblical Studies
Sebastian Condon OP, Bachelor of Theology
The Roma Mitchell Prize – for an outstanding Minor Thesis (16,000 words)
Geralyn McCarthy, Master of Theological Studies
The Salesian Prize – for an outstanding results in English as a Second Language studies
Huy Xuan Nguyen, Bachelor of Theology

Past Winners

Vice-Chancellor’s Scholars

2020not awarded
2019Christopher Ryan MGLDoctor of Philosophy
2018Melanie Edwards MGLsMaster of Theology (Coursework)
2017Kyunghwa (Theophila) KimBachelor of Theology
2016James Baxter OPMaster of Theological Studies
2015Matthew Boland OPBachelor of Theology
2014Pablo Palet ArenedaMaster of Theological Studies
2013Aaron LaneMaster of Arts (Theology)
2012Katherine Stone MGLBachelor of Theology
2011Bartholomew (Jerome) SantamariaBachelor of Theology
2010Cameron ForbesMaster of Theological Studies
2009Gregory BellamyBachelor of Theology

Master’s Prize

2020Kitichai (Jack) Saisawang SDBGraduate Diploma in Theology
2019Jaz OcampoBachelor of Theology
2018Joshua Nash OMIBachelor of Theology
2017Moira TauiliiliBachelor of Theology
2016Brendan LindsayBachelor of Theology
2015Madeleine GilbeyBachelor of Theology
2014Arun Michael Charles SDBBachelor of Theology
2013Melanie Edwards MGLMaster of Theological Studies
2012Andrew McCarterBachelor of Theology
2011Rosemary Drum MGLBachelor of Theology
2010Kevin O’SullivanBachelor of Theology
2009Gregory BellamyBachelor of Theology
2008John DuikerBachelor of Theology
2007Charles BalnavesBachelor of Theology (Honours)

Essay Prizes

The Archbishop’s Prize

for an outstanding essay in Systematic Theology

2019David (Reginald) Chua OPMaster of Theology (Research)
2018David (Reginald) Chua OPBachelor of Theology
2017Fiona BradleyGraduate Diploma in Theology
2016Matthew Boland OPMaster of Theological Studies
2015James Baxter OPMaster of Theological Studies
2014Thomas Azzi OPMaster of Theological Studies
2013James Baxter OPBachelor of Theology
2012Paul NulleyBachelor of Theology

The Archbishop Coleridge Prize

for an outstanding essay in Biblical Studies

2019Aleksander StirratBachelor of Theology
2018David (Reginald) Chua OPBachelor of Theology
2017Kiran (Robert) Krishna OPMaster of Theology (Coursework)
2016Anton UsherGraduate Certificate in Theology
2015Francis DentonMaster of Theological Studies
2014Kiran (Robert) Krishna OPBachelor of Theology
2013Marcus GouldingBachelor of Theology
2013Katherine Stone MGLBachelor of Theology

The Austin Cooper Prize

for an outstanding essay in Christian Spirituality
(provided by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, in honour of Rev. Prof. Austin Cooper OMI AM)

2019Robert CulhaneMaster of Theological Studies
2019Ewan MacFarlaneMaster of Theological Studies
2018Tiffany DavisGraduate Diploma in Divinity
2017Thomas Fetz OFM Conv.Graduate Diploma in Theology
2016Geoffrey MooreMaster of Theological Studies

The Baronius Prize

for an outstanding essay in Church History
(in honour of the Venerable Cesare Baronio, 1538–1607)

2019Isaac Demase SJMaster of Philosophical Studies
2018Rhonda GrahamGraduate Diploma in Church History
2017Dr Ewan MacFarlaneMaster of Theological Studies
2016Rev. Matthew Boland OPMaster of Theological Studies
2015no prize awarded
2014Lindsay SantBachelor of Theology
2013Matthew JohnsonGraduate Diploma in Theology
2012Susan KempenGraduate Diploma in Theology

The Erasmus Prize

for an outstanding student in Biblical or Ecclesiastical Languages
(in honour of Erasmus of Rotterdam, 1466–1536)

2019Alida ChaseMaster of Theology (Coursework)
2019Sebastian Condon OPBachelor of Theology
2018Timothy HurseGraduate Diploma in Theology

The Francis de Sales Essay Prize

for an outstanding essay in Pastoral Studies (provided by the SRC)

2019no prize awarded
2018John McCarthyGraduate Certificate in Theology
2017Kathleen CardMaster of Theological Studies
2016Kathleen CardMaster of Arts (Theology)
2015Teresa RhynehartGraduate Diploma in Theology

The Gerald O’Collins Prize

for an outstanding undergraduate essay in Systematic Theology
(provided by Em. Prof. Anne Hunt OAM FACE, in honour of Rev. Prof. Gerald O’Collins SJ AC)

2019Joshua Whicker MGLBachelor of Theology

The Guilford Young Prize

for an outstanding essay in Liturgy (in honour of Most Rev Guilford C. Young DD KBE, 8th Archbishop of Hobart)

2019Padukkage Shirmila Ayanthi Perera MGLBachelor of Theology
2018Elizabeth Young RSMMaster of Theology (Coursework)
2017Fiona BradleyGraduate Diploma in Theology
2016no prize awarded
2015Maria RadanovGraduate Certificate in Theology
2014no prize awarded
2013no prize awarded
2012Joseph LeachBachelor of Theology

The John Maher Prize

for an outstanding essay in Philosophy (provided by the SRC in honour of Rev. Dr John Maher OMI, head of CTC Philosophy Department, 2007–10) offered for 2013–14, 2019

2019David (Reginald) Chua OPMaster of Theology (Research)
2014Justin Glyn SJBachelor of Theology (Honours)
2013James Baxter OPBachelor of Theology

The Leslie Tomlinson Prize

for an outstanding essay in Moral Theology (in honour of Most Rev. Leslie Tominson DD, 7th Bishop of Sandhurst)

2019Ewan MacFarlaneMaster of Theological Studies

The Rod Doyle Prize

for an outstanding undergraduate essay in Biblical Studies
(provided by the Christian Brothers, in honour of Dr B. Rod Doyle CFC)

2019Sebastian Condon OPBachelor of Theology
2018no prize awarded
2017David (Reginald) Chua OPBachelor of Theology
2016Fiona BradleyBachelor of Theology
2015Michael BuckBachelor of Theology

The Roma Mitchell Prize

for an outstanding research essay (in honour of Dame Roma Mitchell AC DBE CVO QC)

2019Helen NicholMaster of Theological Studies
2018Jeanette SullivanGraduate Certificate in Research Methodologies

The Salesian Prize

for the most outstanding English as a Second Language student

2019Anusit Chanphen SDBGraduate Diploma in Theology
2018Anusit Chanphen SDBBachelor of Theology
2018Colobpatabadige (Shehan) Fernando MGLBachelor of Theology

Past Prizes

The Thomas Shortall Prize

for an outstanding essay in Moral Theology (in honour of Rev. Thomas Shortall OMI, head of the CTC Moral Theology Department, 1975-88)

2017David (Reginald) Chua OPBachelor of Theology
2016Paul ForsterMaster of Arts (Theology)
2015Francis DentonMaster of Theological Studies
2014Johanna (Jo) HartMaster of Arts (Theology)
2013Aaron LaneMaster of Arts (Theology)
2012Aaron LaneMaster of Arts (Theology)

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