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Rev Dr Chris Monaghan CP

BTh, LSS, PhD

HDR Supervisor

Chris Monaghan is a Passionist who studied at YTU and then at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome and Jerusalem. Since 1987 he has been lecturing at YTU in both Old and New Testament. The major focus of his teaching throughout these years has been Matthew, Luke-Acts, and the letters of Paul. Recent research has been in the Gospel of Thomas.

Chris has been engaged in adult education programs through schools, parishes, and ministry to priests. Making the Bible in its richness accessible to people at all levels is an enduring passion.

University Appointments

    Principal (Yarra Theological Union)

Teaching disciplines

Biblical Studies; New Testament; Biblical Languages

Research areas

Synoptic Problem; Oral tradition; Luke-Acts; Matthew; The death of Jesus; Letters of Paul

Recent Publications

All publications
2024 The Gospel of Thomas: the debates go on.
2023 A Friendly Guide to the Lost Gospels
2022 God is on the Journey, Too: Garratt Lenten Program Year A
2020 Reflections on the Readings of Sundays and Feasts March–May 2020
2020 Wrestling for a blessing - is there a place for touch in the Church today?

External Affiliations

  • Fellowship for Biblical Studies (Melbourne) (Committee Member)
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