DTheol (MCD UDiv); BTheol (MCD); LLM (Coursework) [UWA]; LLM (with Commendation) (Coursework) [Bristol]; LLB (UWA); BJuris (UWA)
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) – University of Melbourne; Master of Divinity – University of Divinity; PhD – University of Divinity, 2027
PhD (Murdoch); BTheol (Hons, First Class) [Murdoch]
PhD (Auckland); BTheol (Hons, First Class) [Auckland]; GradCertAbSt (UNDA); BTheol (Auckland); BA (Auckland)
BPrimEd (University of Pretoria); MPhil Theology (St Augustine College); Grad Cert Professional Supervision (Supervision WA); Grad Dip Professional Supervision (IPSRP)
BSc (Uni Melb.); Dip Ed (Uni Melb.); BTh (MCD); MTh (MCD); STM (Yale); PhD (Emory)
B. App. Sci (Info & Lib. Studies), Dip. Leadrshp & Mgt
Megan (Meg) Warner was commissioned as Principal of Wollaston Theological College in November 2024.
Meg is a biblical scholar, specialising in Old Testament/Hebrew Bible. Her particular fields of interest are Genesis and Pentateuch, Post-exilic Biblical Literature, the Practical Theology of Trauma and the use of trauma and resilience theory as hermeneutical lens. She brings a background in law to her biblical studies, and has been a member of the Faculty of Law at the University of Western Australia, as well as a former Sub-Warden of St. George’s College.
In addition to Trinity College Theological, School Meg has held roles and taught at King’s College, London, the University of Exeter and Northern College/Luther King Centre for Theology and Ministry in Manchester. She holds an Honorary Research post at the University of Manchester, and has also taught in seminaries in South Africa, the United States and Mexico.
Meg is Co-Chair of the Genesis Section of the Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature and member of the Steering Committee of its Pentateuch Section. Together with Elizabeth Boase, she is editor of Sheffield Phoenix’s ‘Trauma Bible’ series. Meg is an occasional contributor to The Tablet, The Church Times and Reform magazine in the UK, has held licences as lay minister in the Church of England and Anglican Church of Australia and has been a lay member of their respective General Synods.
Meg’s most recent academic books include Genesis: A Past for a People in Need of a Present (T&T Clark), Effective Stories: Genesis Through the Lens of Resilience (Sheffield Phoenix) and Warner, et al, Tragedies and Christian Congregations: The Practical Theology of Trauma (Routledge). Her more accessible books include Abraham: A journey through Lent and Joseph: A story of resilience (both SPCK).
Chloe is Lecturer in Theology at Wollaston Theological College, Perth. Her doctoral thesis, entitled Spinoza’s Woman Problem: A Reading of Subjective Autonomy, explores the relationship between medieval theology and the birth of the modern world in the 17th century. Her research engages with a broad range of fields, including mysticism, political theology, the history of science, psychoanalysis, madness, trans philosophy, feminism, medieval Aristotelianism, and representation.
She has presented a number of papers both in Australia and overseas, particularly on the concept of sovereignty and on Freud and Lacan through their readings of Daniel Schreber’s madness.
Justine is the College Librarian at Wollaston Theological College. With over 25 years of experience in public library and information services, Justine has built a strong foundation in library leadership. Through her senior roles in Local Government libraries, Justine has developed expertise in staff and volunteer development, financial and resource management, policy and systems implementation, and the delivery of accessible, high quality library services and programs. This broad experience has equipped her with the skills to balance operational and strategic priorities while creating meaningful, people-centred library experiences that support learning and connection.
Justine is responsible for leading and managing The Wollaston Library, with a focus on developing a comprehensive theological, pastoral and ministry collection and ensuring resources and services reflect the needs of students, faculty, the Anglican Diocese, and the wider community. Justine is passionate about fostering collaboration and building partnerships with theological and academic libraries to strengthen access to resources.
Gill was ordained in the Diocese of the Highveld, Southern Africa, in 2006, and served in both Cathedral, school and parish roles before immigrating to Perth in January 2011.
Within the Diocese of Perth she has served in both school and parish roles. She is currently the Archdeacon for Ministry Wellbeing and Development, with co-ordination oversight of professional supervision, professional development and ministry reviews for clergy.
She facilitates the Training in Ministry program for newly ordained clergy, mentors the training incumbents, is a member of Cathedral Chapter, and co-chairs the Family and Domestic Violence Working Group.
Gill has a deep passion for creating hospitable spaces for reflection and generous conversation, and offering creative opportunities where insight, wisdom and transformative engagement can flourish.
Gill also holds accreditation as a professional supervisor with AAoS (Australasian Association of Supervisors). She is also an Associate of IPSRP (Institute of pastoral Supervision and Reflective Practice).
Mark Jennings (he/him/his) is Associate Professor in Religious Studies at University of Divinity and Wollaston Theological College in Boorloo (Perth), Western Australia.
Mark is known in Australia, and has a growing reputation globally, as a sociologist of religion with expertise in Pentecostal-Charismatic Christianity, Australian Christianity; secularisation and post-secularisation; and LGBTQ+ experiences of faith.
Mark has published two research monographs: Exaltation: Ecstatic Experience in Pentecostalism and Popular Music (Peter Lang, 2014); and Happy: LGBTQ+ Experiences of Australian Pentecostal-Charismatic Christianity (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023). Mark has also successfully co-supervised two PhD dissertations.
In his role as Continuing Education Coordinator at Wollaston Theological College, Mark coordinated the Wollaston Certificate in Theology 2018–2024. Mark was also programme coordinator for the Wollaston Certificate for Anglican Leaders, and since 2023 has led the process of transitioning this Certificate into a tertiary unit nested in a Graduate Certificate in Divinity, known as the Wollaston Anglican Leaders Programme, in collaboration with stakeholders including AngliSchools and University of Divinity.
