Scholars & Researchers
The MCD University of Divinity is committed to excellence in research, and counts among its number international leaders in their fields. All MCD University of Divinity faculty are encouraged to be research active.
Across the MCD University of Divinity Recognised Teaching Institutions, a dynamic and collegial culture of scholarship and commitment to ministry and learning informs both research and teaching.
Honorary Postdoctoral Associates, Research Associates and Research Fellows.
MCD University of Divinity Honorary Postdoctoral Associates, Research Associates and Research Fellows, through their association with the MCD University of Divinity, contribute to the research activities of the MCD University of Divinity on a non-stipendiary basis. All such Honorary Research appointments are academic appointments and are made by the Academic Board on the recommendation of the Research Committee.
Current holders of Honorary Positions.
Honorary Research Fellow:
Rev Dr Philip Hughes, B.A.(Hons), M.A., Dip.Ed. (Melb), B.D.(Hons)(MCD), M.Ed.(Melb), D.Theol.(SEAGST)
Prof John D'Arcy May, S.T.L (Rome), Dr.Theol (Münster), Dr.Phil (Frankfurt)
Professor Bernard Muir, B.A. (Hons), M.A., M.S.L., Ph.D. (Toronto)
The Rev'd Professor Gerald O'Collins, sj, AC, B.A. (Hons)(Melb), M.A (Hons)(Melb), S.T.L (Heythrop), Ph.D. (Cantab), DD (MCD)
The Rev'd Dr Charles Sherlock, B.A. (Hons)(Syd), Th.L. (Hons)(ACT), M.A. (ANU), B.D. (Hons)(London), Th.D. (ACT)
Rev Professor Chris Mostert BA (UTas), BD (Hons) (MCD), BA (Hons) (Cantab), PhD (Sydney)
Rev Robert Gribben BA (Melb), MA (Cantab), TheolM (MCD)
Dr Mark Worthing, BA (Cornerstone), MDiv (SBTS), STM (Trinity), Dr.Phil (Regensburg), Dr.Theol (Munich)
Honorary Research Associate:
The Rev'd Canon Dr Stephen Ames, B.Sc. (Hons), Ph.D. (Physics)(Melb), B.D. (ETS), B.A. (Hons), Ph.D. (H&PS)(Melb)
Dr Ree Boddé-Kempster, B.Theol. (MCD), M.Theol. (Hons), Ph.D. (Auckland)
Dr Gavin Brown, B.A. (Hons)(Melb), GradCert RE., GradDipEd. (ACU), Ph.D. (Melb)
Rev Assoc Prof Darren Cronshaw, B.A. (ANU), B.Theol. (Hons)(ACT), GradDipEd. (UNE), M.Litt. (ANU), M.Theol. (MCD), D.Min. (ACT), D.Theol. (MCD)
Rev Dr Garry Deverell, B.A. (UTAS), B.Theol. (Hons) (MCD), Ph.D. (Monash)
Dr James D'Orsa, B.Sc., M.Ed. (Melb), M.Curric.Studs. (UNE), Ph.D. (Syd)
Professor Therese D’Orsa, B.A. (UoQ), M.A. (Hons) (Melb), M.Ed. (Syd), Ph.D. (Syd)
Dr Steven Douglas, B.Sc. (Macquarie), M.Environ.Planning (Macquarie), GradCertResearchInfoLiteracy (ANU), Ph.D. (ANU)
Dr Anne Elvey, B.Sc. (Hons)(Monash), GradDipEd.(Sec)(Mercy College), B.Theol. (MCD), M.Theol.(MCD), Ph.D. (Monash)
Dr Joseph Gelfer, B.A. (Hons)(Bristol), Ph.D. (VUW)
The Rev'd Dr Andreas Loewe, B.A. (Hons), M.A., M.Phil. (Oxon), Ph.D. (Cantab)
The Rev'd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala, B.Th.(Serampore), B.Theol.(MCD), M.Theol.(MCD), B.Ed.(NZ), M.Ed.(Massey, NZ), Ph.D.(Victoria, NZ)
The Rev'd Dr Duncan Reid, B.A. (Hons)(Monash), B.D., M.Theol. (MCD), M.Ed. (Flinders), Dr.theol. (Tubingen)
Dr Shanthi Hettiarachchi, BTh (PontUrbUniv), MA (Peradeniya), PhD (MCD)
Honorary Postdoctoral Associate
Dr Richard Blandford, B.Theol. (MCD), Ph.D. (MCD)
Dr Geoffrey Nutting, B.A. (Hons) (Durham), M.A. (Durham), D. Min. Studs. (MCD)
Dr Ian Rex Fry, R.D.A. (Roseworthy College), Ph.D. (MCD)
Dr Sarah Lethbridge Hart, B.A. (Auckland), M.Theol. (Hons) (Auckland), D.Theol. (MCD)
