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Faculty of Divinity Mission, Vision and Values

 

The Faculty of Divinity at °ÍÀè·èÂíÐã is an ecumenical community of theological education located at the heart of a leading university and theological consortium, rooted in the Anglican tradition’s embrace of diversity and social engagement and seeking to serve students by:

Mission

  • Deepening Knowledge and Faith
  • Encouraging Hope
  • Practising Love

Vision

  • Advancing knowledge and spiritual maturity through the study of ancient and contemporary resources
  • Exploring the diversity of creation with confidence, wisdom, justice and compassion
  • Preparing leaders for committed and creative service to the church, the academy, and society in response to contemporary challenges and opportunities

Values

  • Rigorous academic scholarship in teaching and research
  • Understanding of scripture, theology, religious communities, and the contemporary world
  • Reverence for the dignity of every person
  • Open and interdisciplinary inquiry
  • Hospitable and inclusive community
  • Accessible and creative models of education
  • Generous dialogue and understanding across differences