Victorian Current Acts

UNIVERSITY OF DIVINITY ACT 1910 - SECT 4

The objects of the University include—

        (a)     the pursuit of the highest standards in teaching and research in Divinity and associated disciplines;

        (b)     the offering to scholars and students of Divinity of the opportunity to anchor faith in understanding, and in a spirit of dialogue to engage with society;

S. 4(c) amended by No. 61/2016 s. 9(2).

        (c)     to respect, encourage, challenge and inform students who come to the University to learn;

        (d)     to respond to the academic needs of the churches, and to promote their integrity;

        (e)     to address issues from a sound and reasoned theological viewpoint and to offer society opportunities for dialogue with traditions and values that have been refined over centuries;

        (f)     to aid, by research and other appropriate means, the advancement and development of knowledge and its practical application to the churches, wider academic and community life, and public policy;

        (g)     to confer degrees, diplomas and certificates and other awards in Divinity and associated disciplines.

S. 5
amended by No. 9325
s. 6(a).