Enrol now for the second semester
Enrolments are now open for second semester papers.
List of second semester papers.
Faith Thinking short courses
Faith Thinking is a joint venture between the Theology programme and a number of Dunedin churches. It is supported by Otago Continuing Education.
Details about the Faith Thinking short courses including links to videos of completed sessions
Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Faith-Based Leadership and Management announced
In 2019, we launched a Postgraduate Diploma in Faith-Based Leadership and a Master of Faith-Based Leadership and Management.
Details about the Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Faith-Based Leadership and Management
Theology news
11 Jun 2026
New Centre to connect faith and environmental action
The University of Otago has marked a significant milestone in the establishment of New Zealand’s first Centre for Creati...
09 Jun 2026
History and connection in harmony for Theology talk
The sound of Tongan hymns echoed through the University last month as students, staff, and members of the local Tongan c...
25 Mar 2026
Otago subjects among the best in the world
Four University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka subjects have been ranked in the top 50 globally.
19 Mar 2026
Taking their research to the people
What do penguins, cell phones, ignorance and politics all have in common?
12 Sep 2025
An exploration of Worlds Above and Below
‘Worlds Above and Below: Supernatural Worlds in Classics, Judaism, and Early Christianity’ is the theme of a special iss...
25 Aug 2025
Working for the ‘ministry of presence’
As the chaplain of Otakou Whakaihu Waka’s Otautahi campus, Sheila Mark is very certain she has “the best job”.
09 Jun 2025
Director to film chaplain, the magical Kevin Denholm
One of New Zealand’s most successful commercial film and ad directors is now an Anglican chaplain undertaking theologica...
13 Mar 2025
Otago success in QS World Rankings
The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is home to New Zealand’s highest ranked subject area in the latest QS Wor...
17 Feb 2025
Pacific lecturer in Theology joins Otago
Dr Terry Pouono brings his Pacific world view, Christian faith, and enquiring mind to his role as the University of Otag...
24 Sep 2024
University honours endowment to chaplaincy studies
A benefactor making a significant donation to Otago’s chaplaincy studies programme has been officially recognised by the...
16 Aug 2024
Te Reo and kapahaka at core of thesis
Writing a doctoral thesis entirely in Te Reo is no easy task. And while it has been done before, Te Hira Paenga is the f...
10 Nov 2023
Te Poutama Māori appoints new co-chairs
Mahi tahi will continue to be a priority for the two new co-chairs of Te Poutama Māori.