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:
  • 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-Present
  • Delegate to Federal Council, Liberal Party of WA, 2023-present.
  • Member, State Policy Committee, Liberal Party of WA, 2023-present.
  • Member, Division of Moore Campaign Committee, 2024
  • Chair, Trish Botha for Senate Committee, 2024

Community Service:

Academic Publications
Articles and Research for the Public

@ The Spectator
  • Can Elon Musk solve world hunger?
  • WA needs public safety, not paperwork
  • Healing from the Voice will take years
  • Racist Labor?
  • Another fatal flaw in ‘the Voice’

@ The Epoch Times
  • Without a Change of Political System, China’s Economy Will Always Be Second Class: Communist China does not foster original research and creativity. Instead, it relies on copying the work of others.
  • Are We a Culture That Celebrates Life or Death? : In the case of euthanasia, the slippery slope is a reality and it is the argument.
  • New Gun Laws Will Impact Freedom of Speech and Thought: Free speech and freedom of thought are at the bedrock of our democratic society, so it is outrageous that the Bill could challenge them.
  • What Would a ‘Free Palestine’ Look Like? : Given the way that non-Israeli governments in the Middle East treat their citizens, I don’t think the Palestinian people, especially women, would be truly free.
  • More Promiscuous, Drunk Than Ever, but Are We Happier? : As G. K. Chesterton pointed out, ‘When you break the big laws, you do not get liberty; you do not even get anarchy. You get the small laws.’
  • True Freedom Is Not to Be Feared: It is not the brave who give up their freedom, but those who are fearful.
  • Decoding a Terrorist's Conscience: In extremist Islam, morality is dictated by law.
  • Looking Behind Hamas' Recent Motivations: This genocidal hatred of the Jews predates the creation of the State of Israel.
  • Voting No This Saturday Is a Vote Against Bullying: Parts of the “Yes” campaign have faltered due to their tone and contempt for the other side.
  • The Full Uluru Statement Talks About Grievance and Struggle, Not Reconciliation
  • Is Liberal Democracy Possible Without God?
  • A 'Voice to Parliament' Challenges Our Democratic System: A ‘Voice to Parliament’ Challenges Our Democratic System
  • Have 'Catholic Gut'? That's a Good Thing
  • Legacy of the Controversial Cardinal George Pell
  • Remembering Pope Benedict XVI: A Man of Truth, Faith, and Tradition
  • From Medieval Corruption to Contemporary Environmentalism: Paying Others for Your Sins
  • Netball Australia Players Should Consider Their Own History Before Virtue Signalling






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Is peace possible? (with Hamas)

 My latest article in The Spectator  addresses the question "Is Peace Possible with Hamas?" I open by saying that " Such hop...