Judy McNicoll - School of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies
Course Coordinator, Civil Ceremonies
School of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies
The Centre for Studies in Religion and Theology
Building 11
Monash University Victoria 3800
Australia
Office location: Building H, Caulfield Campus
Phone: 61-3-9905 2036
Email: judy.mcnicoll@monash.edu
Personal History
Judy McNicoll graduated in history and completed further studies in Special Education and teaching English as a second language during her career as a secondary teacher. She completed the Monash Grad Dip Arts (Civil Ceremonies) in 2002 and subsequently gained registration as a Civil Marriage Celebrant. Her research interest is in the marking of rites of passage in Australian society, and her Ph.D. research project is an exploration of change in funeral practices in Australian society from 1960 to the present.
Teaching
APG4729 - Rites of Passage: Culture and Celebrating Life Cycle Events
APG4730 - Life Cycle Events in Literature, Music and Life Stories
APG4731 - Celebrant and Client: Legal, Ethical and Personal Issues
CVL4040 - Professional Celebrations of Rites of Passage