Here at Wollaston Theological College, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Jennings as Academic Dean.
In this capacity, Mark provides academic leadership at Wollaston Theological College, and guides students along the entire academic process from admission to graduation. Mark also works collegially with academic staff at a Wollaston and other colleges of University of Divinity to foster educational innovation and ensure academic quality. His duties include overseeing the development and delivery of units, overseeing admission and orientation of new students, and developing rigorous teaching and assessment processes to ensure that students are learning to become critical theological thinkers, particularly in light of the emerging challenges accompanying Generative Artificial Intelligence.
Mark’s scholarship and commitment to teaching excellence was acknowledged in his promotion to Associate Professor of Religious Studies in May 2025, after a rigorous assessment by the Academic Promotions Committee of the University of Divinity. The committee commended his strong contributions to learning and teaching, academic leadership, and engagement in the church and community, as well as his outstanding contribution to research.
