School of Ministry and Theology

Welcome to the School of Ministry and Theology

If you’re interested in training for Christian ministry, deepening your faith, or growing in your knowledge of the Scriptures, we have a range of outstanding programs to help you meet your aims and aspirations. Our passionate team of experts in biblical studies, theology and ministry will help equip you with the skills and learning to prepare you for future effectiveness, wherever God has called you. Come join us!

Faculty members within the School of Ministry and Theology

Associate Professor Jeffrey Aernie
Dean of Faculty; Head of School, School of Ministry and Theology; Associate Professor of New Testament Studies
Dr Emma Austin
Lecturer in Old Testament Studies
Anne Bakker
Teaching Assistant - HE Diplomas
Rev Dr Grant Buchanan
Lecturer in Theology
Rev Dr Narelle Coetzee
Director of Academic Analytics and Projects; Senior Lecturer (Old Testament Studies)
Rev Dr Adam Dodds
Head of Theology; Lecturer in Systematic Theology
Faith Girardi
Teaching Assistant - Ministry
Rev Professor Jacqueline Grey
Professor of Biblical Studies
Rev Dr John Griffiths
Lecturer in Biblical Studies
Ps Andrew Groza
State Director - Victoria & Tasmania, Lecturer
Tim Healy
Director of Postgraduate Programs; Associate Lecturer in Ministry
Ed Helmore
Teaching Assistant - Biblical Studies
Dr Sam Hey
Honorary Associate
Rev Dr Kevin Hovey
Senior Lecturer in Cross-Cultural Ministry; Fellow of AC
Dr DJ Konz
Honorary Associate
Rev Dr Johnny Kumar
Director of Undergraduate Studies; Lecturer in Biblical Studies
Dr U-Wen Low
Chris Magnussen
Associate Lecturer in Theology; Teaching Assistant — Ministry and Theology
Professor Ben Myers
Professor of Theology and Literature, Deputy Vice President Research
Ps Joshua Newington
Associate Lecturer in Ministry; Coordinator of Professional Practice
Associate Professor Jon Newton
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies and Pentecostalism
Rev Dr Dean O'Keefe
State Director - South Australia
Professor Neil Ormerod
Honorary Professor of Theology
Rev Dr Nigel Pegram
Senior Lecturer in Practical Theology
Rev Associate Professor David Perry
Vice President and Provost
Rev Dr Daryl Potts
Lecturer in Ministry
Dr Daniela Rizzo
Associate Lecturer in Systematic Theology; Director of HE Diplomas of Leadership and Ministry
Dr Stefano Salemi
Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies; Director of Learning and Teaching
Dr Susan Smith
Honorary Postdoctoral Associate
Dr Leng Toh
Honorary Postdoctoral Associate
Rev Associate Professor Adam White
Head of Biblical Studies; Associate Professor of Biblical Studies