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About Professor Matthew Ogilvie


Qualifications:

Higher Education Degrees:
  • Doctor of Philosophy, (PhD), University of Sydney, Faculty of Arts (School of Studies in Religion), 1996
  • Master of Theology (MTh), Sydney College of Divinity, 1992
  • Bachelor of Theology, (BTh), Sydney College of Divinity, 1990.

Professional Diplomas:
 Professional Certificate:
  • Professional Certificate in Leadership and Communication, Harvard University, (HarvardX), 2022.

Certificate:

Most Recent Employment:
  • University of Notre Dame Australia, Academic Integrity Officer, Faculty of Education, Philosophy and Theology, 2023-Present.
  • University of Notre Dame Australia. Professor of Theology, 2014-present.
  • University of Notre Dame Australia, Dean, Philosophy and Theology, 2009-2014
  • University of Dallas, Director, Philosophy and Letters, 2005-2009
  • University of Dallas, Asst Professor, School of Ministry, 2003-2009.
  • Boston College, Post Doctoral Fellow, Lonergan Center, 2003.

Political Service:
  • Vice President, Liberal Party of WA, 2024-present.
  • Patron VP, Young Liberals (WA), 2024-present.
  • Patron VP, Policy Committee, Liberal Party of WA, 2024-present.
  • Member, Division of Moore Campaign Committee, 2024
  • Chair, Trish Botha for Senate Committee, 2024.
  • Member, State Policy Committee, Liberal Party of WA, 2023-2024.
  • Deputy Chair, Policy Review Subcommittee for Education. Liberal Party of WA. 2021-2023
  • Treasurer, Division of Cowan Campaign. Liberal Party of WA, 2021-2022.
  • Delegate to State Council, Liberal Party of WA, Division of Moore, 2022-2024.
  • Delegate to Federal Council, Liberal Party of WA, 2023-present.

Community Service:

Academic Publications
Articles and Research for the Public

@ The Spectator
@ The Epoch Times

Radio, TV and Media







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