University Of Divinity

Name

University Of Divinity

Legal name

University of Divinity

Website

https://divinity.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Theological Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Theological Universities & Pontifical Universities (EDAHAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM), Interfaith & Ecumenical Theological Colleges (EDAHAKAL)

Keywords

• Theological education
• Ministry training
• Higher degree research
• Pastoral counselling
• Religious studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Box Hill

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The University of Divinity is Australia's first national specialist theological university, delivering accredited higher education programs in theology, philosophy, and ministry through a federated network of 12 affiliated denominational colleges. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, higher degrees by research, and specialisations in Clinical Pastoral Education, Christian Counselling, Indigenous Theology, Professional Supervision, and Supervised Theological Field Education. Students enrol through their chosen college, which provides the learning community, faculty, and pastoral support.

Product overview

University of Divinity operates as a multi-college theological university offering a unified platform of digital services across its network of 12 affiliated colleges. The product portfolio consists of integrated digital systems including ARK (learning management), Library Hub (library services), Paradigm (student information management), Portal (administrative access), Repository (research archive), and VOX (news/events). The School of Graduate Research provides dedicated research student support, while the Australian Religious Archive preserves historical materials. Students and staff join through one of the affiliated theological colleges, each a unique learning community supported by various churches and religious orders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Theology and Ministry Degree Programs Accredited undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees in theology, philosophy, biblical studies, and ministry practice delivered through the university's 12 affiliated denominational colleges across Australia. Aimed at individuals preparing for ordained ministry, lay ministry, or personal theological enrichment.
• Higher Degree by Research (HDR)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Integration4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Australian Lutheran CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn affiliated college of the University of Divinity from the Lutheran tradition, providing theological education and training that prepares leaders for church and community. Located in Adelaide, South Australia.
• Catholic Theological CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA college of the University of Divinity from the Catholic tradition, based in Melbourne, Victoria. Emphasizes personal reflection, pastoral service, and academic rigour in theological education.
• Eva Burrows CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Salvation Army Australia's national learning centre, combining quality training with frontline work expertise to equip individuals for life, mission and service. Based in Melbourne, Victoria.
• Pilgrim Theological CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn initiative of the Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania, providing ecumenical theological education under the leadership of a Faculty of eminent scholars.
• St Athanasius CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA Coptic Orthodox theological college offering units in theology, biblical studies, ancient languages, missiology, religious education, ethics, counselling, and Coptic Studies.
• St Barnabas CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Anglican Diocese of Adelaide and the Province of South Australia, equipping clergy, laity, and ordination candidates for ministry.
• St Francis CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn Anglican theological college in Brisbane, Queensland focused on formation for ministry, mission, service, and community engagement, supported by daily prayer and learning community.
• Trinity College Theological SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommitted to shaping women and men for ordination in the Anglican Church, developing skills for lay ministry, or exploring Christian faith for personal enrichment. Located at Trinity College, University of Melbourne.
• Uniting College for Leadership and TheologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe theological college of the Uniting Church in South Australia, welcoming anyone wanting to learn about theology and leadership.
• Whitley CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA culturally diverse community of learners committed to practical expressions of God's activity in the world, combining theological reflection with academic rigour.
• Wollaston Theological CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelps members become confident, passionate and equipped members of the Body of Christ, willing to engage dynamically and effectively with society.
• Yarra Theological UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn inclusive and welcoming community, Catholic by tradition and ecumenical in spirit, committed to scholarship, prayer and pastoral care.
• School of Graduate ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFosters a high-quality learning environment for higher degree by research students and their supervisors, providing pre-admission information through to post-candidature guidance and networking.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fuller Theological Seminary: US-based multi-denominational graduate theological seminary offering theology, ministry, and applied leadership programs across evangelical and mainline traditions. Comparable international peer as an ecumenical specialist theological institution with applied ministry specialisations.
• Australian Catholic University: Australian public university with a significant Faculty of Theology and Philosophy, including ordination-track and lay theology programs across multiple campuses. Closest Australian direct peer given the faith-based theological offerings and multi-state footprint.
• Princeton Theological Seminary: US specialist graduate theological seminary offering ordination-track, lay ministry, and research degrees across multiple Christian traditions. Comparable international peer as a specialist accredited theological institution offering graduate-level theology and research degrees.
• Durham University - Department of Theology and Religion: UK research-led theology department offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across Christian traditions, with significant research output. Comparable international peer as a multi-tradition specialist theology unit within a research university.
• University of St Andrews - School of Divinity: UK specialist theological faculty within a research university, offering divinity, theology, and ministry programs with a strong ecumenical and multi-tradition profile. Closest international peer in terms of being a specialist theological offering within an accredited university framework.
• Trinity College Dublin - Faculty of Theology, Religions and Peace Studies: Faculty within Trinity College Dublin offering theology and religious studies programs with research and ordination pathways. Comparable international peer as a multi-tradition specialist theological faculty within a historic research university.
• University of Edinburgh - School of Divinity: University of Edinburgh's specialist School of Divinity offering theology, divinity, and ministry programs across multiple Christian traditions. Comparable international peer as an accredited theological faculty offering multi-tradition programs and HDR pathways.
• University of Notre Dame Australia: Australian faith-affiliated private university offering theology and philosophy programs, particularly through its School of Philosophy and Theology. Comparable as a faith-based private higher education provider with national reach and church affiliation.

Emerging players

• Morling College: Sydney-based Baptist theological college offering theology, ministry, and counselling programs. Comparable as an Australian specialist theological training institution offering applied ministry specialisations, though denominationally focused.
• Tabor College: Adelaide-based evangelical theological college offering theological and ministry training. Comparable as an Australian specialist theological college focused on ministry formation, though smaller in scale and denominationally narrower than the University of Divinity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

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