Research degrees are open to graduates of at least four years of full-time tertiary study, including at least one year of study in theology or an associated discipline. Upon being admitted to one of these degrees the research candidate become a member of the University of Divinity’s School of Graduate Research. Research students have full borrowing rights at all the libraries of the University of Divinity, and are supported by a regular program of research activities, where they have the opportunity to meet with other research students, and to discuss the progress of their own work.
Course Advisor
Rev. Dr Max Vodola
Acting Research Coordinator
Email the Research Coordinator
Courses
The University of Divinity offers three higher degrees by research:
Meet our Research Students
Hear about the research journeys and amazing achievements of some of our recent graduates and current students. Details to come
Meet our Research Supervisors
Meet Rev. Prof. Austin Cooper OMI AM
Research Methodologies
This unit introduces students to contemporary approaches to research methodologies across various disciplines.
Minor Thesis
The Minor Thesis provides training for students in development of research skills and tests their capacity to undertake research.
2021 Key Research Dates
February
- 5 Friday: UD Research Grants due (1 of 3)
- 12 Friday: 1pm: Staff/Postgraduate Seminar: Dr Rosemary Canavan
- 14 Sunday: HREC Applications due
- 20 Tuesday: Orientation: 7pm: Online via zoom
- 26 Friday: Opening Mass: Sacred Heart Church, Carlton
March
- 8 Monday: Labour Day (CTC Open)
- 9 Tuesday: Minor Thesis Forms due to CTC
- 12 Friday: 1pm: Staff/Postgraduate Seminar: Dr Denise Goodwin
- 16 Tuesday: Census Date
- 19 Friday: 7.30pm: Melbourne Graduation Ceremony: St Patrick’s Cathedral, East Melbourne
April
- 4 Sunday: Easter Sunday (CTC closed)
- 15 Thursday: Research Scholarship Applications due
- 15 Thursday: Domestic Application Forms due for Semester 2, 2021
- 15 Thursday: Overseas Application Forms due for Semester 1, 2022
- 25 Sunday: ANZAC Day (CTC closed)
May
- 7 Friday: 1pm: Staff/Postgraduate Seminar: Assoc. Prof. Adam Cooper
- 14 Friday: 1.00pm: HDR Students Meeting via face-to-face or zoom
- 14 Friday: UD Research Grants Applications due
- 21 Friday: 11am: Philosophy Discipline Seminar
- 24 May – 4 June: HDR Confirmation Period
June
- 2 – 3 June: 9.30am – 4pm: UD Research Conference:
- 3 Thursday: 6pm: College Mass and Reception: Replacement date to be advised
- 14 Monday: Queen’s Birthday (CTC closed)
- 27 Sunday: HREC Applications due
July
- 22 Thursday: 7pm: Orientation: Online via Zoom
August
- 6 Friday: 1pm: Staff/Postgraduate Seminar: Rev. Dr Kris Sonek OP
- 10 Tuesday: Minor Thesis Forms due to CTC
- 13 Friday: 1pm: HDR Students Meeting via face-to-face or zoom
- 17 Tuesday: Census Date
- 20 Friday: 11am: Philosophy Discipline Seminar
September
- 3 Friday: UD Research Grants Applications due
- 24 Friday: Grand Final Eve (CTC closed)
October
- 8 Friday: 1pm: Staff/Postgraduate Seminar: Rev. Dr Chris Mulherin
- 15 Friday: 1pm: HDR Students Meeting via face-to-face or zoom
- 24 Sunday: HREC Applications due
- 25 October – 5 November: HDR Confirmation Period
November
- TBA: Open Day Information Sessions: online via zoom
- 5 Friday: 5.30pm: End of Year Mass: Location To Be Advised
- 15 Monday:
- HDR Annual Reports due
- Research Scholarship Applications due
- Domestic Application Forms due for Semester 1, 2022
- Overseas Application Forms due for Semester 2, 2022
December
Thesis Boot Camp
The Research Office organises three thesis bootcamps a year. A Thesis Bootcamp is a two-day intensive writing program in a supportive and productive environment, involving research students from all Colleges of the University. CTC encourages participation in more than one of these bootcamps.
Study Carrels
A number of lockable study carrels are available in the Mannix Library for use by research students. Allocations are made at the beginning of each year. Applications should be made to the Deputy Master by the end of November.
Typical Research Paths
