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Kirsten Bolinger
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An Avondale College lecturer has helped manage a $100,000 grant to research theological education in Australia.

Dr Rob McIver and a team selected by Council of Deans of Theology members along with author Reverend Canon Dr Charles Sherlock managed a project called Uncovering Theology: the depth, reach and utility of Australian theological education. The project "marks the emergence of theological education as a part of the mainstream of Australian higher education landscape," write co-chairs Dr Mark Harding and Professor Neil Ormerod in the preface of the book of the same title. "It will shape the future of the discipline."

The Australian Learning and Teaching Council funded the publication of the book based on a recommendation by the council of deans. Rob has been a member of the council since becoming dean of the Faculty of Theology in January, and he speaks highly of the benefits of researching in a collaborative environment.

Rob helped launch the book, published by ATF Press, at the annual conference of the Australia and New Zealand Association of Theological Schools in July. Rob is president of the association.