Upcoming Events
Our Orientation Evening is a relaxed and welcoming occasion for both new and continuing students. The evening will include engaging short talks, a guided tour of the campus, an introduction to the ARK platform, and a range of activities designed to help new students settle into life at St Francis College and the University of Divinity.
St Francis College and Alpha Crucis University College are pleased to host a research seminar with Professor Johannes Eurich, Professor of Practical Theology and the Study of Christian Social Services at Heidelberg University, Germany.
In this public lecture, Dr Anstey will share his translation of several psalms showing how his translations differ from the versions found in A Prayer Book for Australia (1995), identifying the interaction of theological, musical, scholarly, and cultural concerns in this important work.
Join us as we celebrate St Francis Day with a special Eucharist and community gathering at St Francis College on Wednesday, 7 October.
Join us for the Liturgy Winter School 2026 at St Francis College—a three-day immersive experience designed to deepen understanding and enrich practice of Anglican liturgy with Elizabeth Smith.
Join us for a practical, hands-on training day designed to help you get the most out of the Accordance Bible software. Whether you’re brand new or looking to deepen your skills, choose the session that suits your level—or attend both.
A reflection on the role of A Prayer Book for Australia in today’s worship ecology, and how liturgical practice has shifted since 1995. Join The Reverend Dr Elizabeth J Smith AM for this timely lecture exploring the ongoing influence and evolution of APBA in Anglican worship.
Join us for the Liturgy Winter School 2026 at St Francis College—a three-day immersive experience designed to deepen understanding and enrich practice of Anglican liturgy with Elizabeth Smith.
Topic: Create, edit, polish, repeat: the hard work of hymn writing
This practical workshop equips school-based worship planners with tools for shaping meaningful liturgies across a range of school contexts. From everyday classroom worship to major school occasions, participants will explore flexible planning approaches and develop adaptable templates that support well-structured, engaging services.
Topic: In our own accent: Australian English in worship and mission.
Join us for a dedicated, distraction-free day of writing! Whether you’re working on an essay, sermon, thesis, article, or personal project, this event provides you with the space, structure, and support to make real progress. We’ll set up the room with simple writing stations (tables and chairs) to create a quiet, focused environment.
Are you drawn to deep listening and spiritual companionship? St Francis College has been forming Spiritual Directors for over 15 years, offering pathways into contemplative listening, spiritual accompaniment, and professional formation.
Celebrate the achievements of our graduating students at the University of Divinity Graduation Ceremony on 30 May 2026 and start at 10:30 at St John’s Cathedral.
A professional development day focused on trauma‑aware practice in Spiritual Direction and Pastoral Supervision, supporting safe accompaniment, clear boundaries, and confident practice.
Every baptised person carries a call from God, often discovered slowly through prayer, reflection, and attentive listening. Seekers Day offers a welcoming space to explore where God may be leading.
Whether you’re curious about theology, discerning a call to ministry, or seeking professional development, St Francis College Open Day offers a welcoming space to explore study options, meet our community, and discover what’s possible. Come with questions. Leave with possibilities.
Join us as we celebrate 30 years of dedicated lay ministry and give thanks for Jonathan’s faithful and generous service.
Join us for our very first Young Adults Night—a relaxed ice‑breaker evening open for young adults. Whether you’re new, curious, or already connected with our community, this is a great chance to meet people and unwind.
This practical workshop introduces the essential building blocks of effective academic writing and study habits at the tertiary level.
Join us on 22 February 2026 at 2:30 PM as we begin the new academic year with our Commencement Service.
Our Student Orientation Evening is designed to welcome new students into the life of the College. This event provides an opportunity to meet faculty and peers…
Topic - Autistic Spirituality: Authentically against the Grain
Exploring autistic and non-autistic differences and what causes autistic (and other neurodivergent) people to feel excluded. We will discuss what a theological and practical response may look like.
St Francis College is delighted to host an ANZATS Seminar on Thursday, 5 February 2026 and starting at 2:00 PM
Meet Jeff Chu at Baroona Farm, St Francis College here he will deliver a keynote address exploring how story, identity, soil, and community interweave to cultivate spaces of nourishment and belonging.
Are you ready to begin your Spiritual Direction journey?
Welcome to our new students!
Join us for an evening of introductions, campus tours, and important information to help you start your journey at St. Francis College. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow students, faculty, and staff, and to get acquainted with your new academic home.
Stay Tuned for the Registration Details.
Are you a current or former student of St Francis College considering postgraduate theological research in 2026?
Applications are now open for the Ivor Church Bursary, which supports alumni pursuing higher degree research, particularly doctoral studies through the University of Divinity. The bursary may also assist with Minor Thesis units or support attendance at overseas courses and conferences.
Eligibility includes:
Current or former students of St Francis College
Admission to a PhD or Minor Thesis program at the University of Divinity
Registration for an overseas course or conference in 2026
Demonstrated capacity to contribute to Australian theological scholarship
To apply, you’ll need to provide documentation for one of the following:
Admission into a higher degree research program
A Minor Thesis proposal
Registration or application for an overseas course or conference
If you would like to discuss your eligibility or research plans, please contact Dr Peter Kline.
📅 Application deadline: 30 November
Applications Now Open!
Are you passionate about children’s or youth ministry in the Anglican Church Southern Queensland? GFS – An Anglican Ministry is offering two $5000 bursaries to support your theological training at St Francis College.
These bursaries cover the cost of two units of study and are open to those actively involved in ministry (e.g. Kids Plus+, Sunday School, Youth Group). Applicants must be endorsed by a parish priest or ministry coordinator.
📅 Applications close 30 November
To apply for the GFS Bursary, please follow these steps:
Download each of the documents listed in the next section.
Review the information carefully to ensure you understand the requirements.
Complete all necessary sections of each form.
Submit your completed documents by 30 November 2025.
⚠️ Incomplete or late submissions may not be considered, so please ensure all forms are filled out accurately and submitted on time.
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact us via email.
Note: All documents are in Microsoft Word format (.docx). A compatible word processor (e.g., Microsoft Word or equivalent) is required to view and complete them.
This summer St Francis College is offering a unit on “Being Anglican: History and Practice” taught by the Archbishop Emeritus Phillip Aspinall and Bishop Jonathan Holland. Given recent developments in the Anglican Communion this is a timely opportunity to learn about the historical, theological, and ecclesiological development of Anglicanism, with particular attention to its expression in the Australian context.
It will be delivered on Saturdays in summer 2026: January 10 and 17, and then February 7 and 14, with an introductory session on Saturday November 29, 2025.
If interested in enrolling or auditing (attending class without doing assessment) please email the registrar, Linda Burridge (registrar@ministryeducation.org.au) for an application form as soon as possible.
Join us for a special celebration marking the end of the academic year. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together, bid farewell to those completing their studies, and reconnect with classmates from current and previous semesters.
On Thursday, 6 November from 6:00 to 7:00 PM St Francis College is hosting the David Binns Memorial Lecture. This year Peter Kline will be presenting “Infinite Splendours: Psychoanalysis and the Sublime.” You can join us in person at St Franci College, Lecture Room 1, or online via Zoom.
Peter’s talk will trace the connections between art, spirituality, and the insights of psychoanalysis, with a special focus on the Australian novel Infinite Splendours, written by Sophie Laguna, which tells a story of childhood trauma and visual art. Using Jean Laplanche's psychoanalytic theory, Peter will explore how art comes from and transformatively restages the fundamental enigma that makes us human beings, our relation to disturbing otherness.
After the talk, everyone is invited to stay for some light refreshments and informal conversation—a great opportunity to meet others. Whether you’re deeply involved in these fields or simply curious, this promises to be an engaging and inspiring evening. We hope you can join us, either in person or online, for what’s sure to be a memorable event!
