Staff and Student Events
- December 2009
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2009 Parliament of the Worlds Religions in Melbourne
3 December 2009
The Parliament of the World’s Religions is the world’s largest global interreligious event, held once every five years in a different city.
The Melbourne Parliament will bring together more than 8,000 people from around Australia and across the world, including renowned spiritual, religious and political leaders. The theme of the 2009 Parliament, "Make a World of Difference; Hearing each other, Healing the earth", reflects the urgent need for religious and spiritual communities and all people of goodwill to act on their concerns.
You will be leaving the MCD website and redirected to Parliament of the World's Religions website and DVD.
- April 2010
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MCD Conferral Ceremony
22 April 2010
7:30 pm at Wilson Hall, University of Melbourne
For more information, contact graduation@mcd.edu.au
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Vincent Pallotti Scholarship for Lay Ministry Grant Application
30 April 2010
Grants range from $500 to $5000 to lay people who wish to study or fund a project which involves Christian outreach and service to assist needy or dispossessed people.
- May 2010
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New MCD Anthem
5 May 2010
The MCD has a new anthem - a specially commissioned work for the Centenary year, with text by Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ, and music by Fr Christopher Willcock SJ. With the title "Born of God", the work has an antiphon and 3 verses. The new anthem will be launched at the Centenary Conference Concert, which will be held in the Chapel of Trinity College at the University of Melbourne on Tuesday 6 July at 7.30pm. The work will be heard again at the final event of the Centenary year - a Liturgical Service in St Paul's Anglican Cathedral on Friday 17 December.
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ANZATS Conference 2010 - Student Scholarships
13 May 2010
ANZATS is offering two students scholarships for the Conference.
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Mission Studies Network : Discuss Denis Edwards' Ecology at the Heart of Faith
18 May 2010
12:30 to 2 pm at Rear of Miss Libertine pub, 34 Franklin St, Melbourne
This book for the general reader brings together Edwards' previous scholarship work. Come and discuss his call for a change of view and lifestyle. Edwards, a Catholic priest, teaches theology at Flinders University in Adelaide.
Discuss Denis Edwards' "Ecology at the Heart of Faith" flyer
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2010 Knox Public Lecture - Jesus Our Priest : How can and should we describe the priesthood of Jesus himself
19 May 2010
by Rev Prof Gerald O'Collins sj AC at 7:30 pm in Knox Room, Catholic Theological College
Flyer for Jesus Our Priest : How can and should we describe the priesthood of Jesus himself?
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SPC PUBLIC FORUM Australia and China: political, economic and ethical problems
26 May 2010
The Study Centre, Yarra Theological Union
A conversation between Thomas Bartlett and Paul Rule, two old China hands with long experience of dealing with China.
SPC PUBLIC FORUM Australia and China: political, economic and ethical problems flyer
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Trinity : Insights from the Mystics
27 May 2010
The Faculty of Theology and Philosophy, Australian Catholic University cordially invites you to the launch of Trinity : Insights from the Mystics by Anne Hunt
The book is to be launched by Most Rev Timorthy Costelloe SDB DD
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Paul Then and Now : A day conference exploring aspects of Paul's life and thought.
28 May 2010
The Centre for Theology and Ministry
Keynote speaker : Prof John Barclay, Lightfoot Professor of Divinity at the University of Durham
To register, contact Rev Dr Sean Winder at sean.winter@ctm.uca.edu.au - June 2010
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The Carmelite Library and The Melbourne College of Divinity present Spirituality as an Academic Discipline
8 June 2010
The second Carmelite Library seminar for this year is conducted as part of the centenary celebrations for the Melbourne College of Divinity. Two well-known Melbourne teachers and practitioners of Spirituality, Austin Cooper OMI and Michael Smith SJ, will deliver papers on the subject of 'Spirituality as an Academic Discipline'.
AUSTIN COOPER
Lecturer and author in Spirituality and Church History &
Head of the Department of Church History, Catholic Theological College
MICHAEL SMITH
Dean of the Institute for Christian Spirituality and Pastoral Formation &
Rector of Jesuit Theological College
TUESDAY THE 8TH OF JUNE 7.30 PM
Refreshments will be provided
Cost is $10 or concession $5
AT THE CARMELITE LIBRARY
214 RICHARDSON STREET
MIDDLE PARK
(Melway reference 2K C10)
Please register by Friday the 4th of June by phone (03) 9682 8553
or by email librarian@carmelitelibrary.org or thecarmelitecentre@pacific.net.au
Conducted in conjunction with the Carmelite Centre, Middle Park
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Whitley College : Breathing Spirit into Pastoral Practice - Spiritual Formation in the Service of Ministry
28 June 2010
Dr Francesca Nuzzolese - guest speaker Grigg Lecture Theatre, Whitley College Theological Studies Centre, 50 The Avenue, Parkville, Victoria 3052
Breathing Spirit into Pastoral Practice: Spiritual Formation in the Service of Ministry flyer
- July 2010
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MCD 2010 Centenary Dinner
4 July 2010
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MCD 2010 Centenary Conference
4 July 2010
Centenary Conference at Trinity College held in association with ANZATS conference
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MCD Centenary Concert
6 July 2010
Organist, Dr Lindsay Hutchinson. Chapel of Trinity College, University of Melbourne at 7.30pm.
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Mary MacKillop - a real woman with a message for today
17 July 2010
The Carmelite Centre, 214 Richardson ST, Middle Park, Victoria 3026. 2 - 4 pm. Facilitator : Mary Ryan RSJ
If you are looking for a model of how to live a life this session will highlight some very human qualities of a person about to be made a saint Mary MacKillop is being recognised for her contributions to our world because she lived a life full of challenges by making ongoing positive life giving choices in spite of the hurdles that came her way. Learn about Mary MacKillop the person and be inspired by her courage, care for others, commitment to action and embracing God in the ordinariness of her life.
Discover why the Church makes saints and what it means for us in everyday life.
You will be encouraged by this session no matter what your present life is offering you, but if will certainly help reflect on how we manage hardship and difficulty in any aspect of life.
There will be something in this reflective session for everyone - men, women and young people - no matter what your belief system.
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ACU : Walter Silvester Memorial Lecture
20 July 2010
Convinced and Committed: Lay People Bridging the Church and the World by Professor Donna Orsuto
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Generation Y : Their Spiritual Needs and Beliefs
22 July 2010
"The Spirit of Generation Y: Young People's Spirituality in a Changing Australia". The Carmelite Centre, 214 Richardson St, Middle Park, Victoria. 7 - 9 pm. Facilitator : Dr Andrew Singleton is a Senior Lecturer in the Sociology department at Monash University
Andrew Singleton PhD will present his research findings on the spiritual needs and beliefs of young Australians. This will be presented in an interactive format and will also include a panel of young women from Star of the Sea College who will share their personal perspectives on God, religion, spirituality and church.
Parents, teachers and all people interested in our future church and society will gain from attending this session.
Andrew has published extensively in these areas both nationally and internationally and is co-author of a book on this topic.
- August 2010
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SPC Public Forum: religion, politics and social issues in the 2010 election
4 August 2010
by Prof John Warhurst at Yarra Theological Union
Professor Warhurst has taught political science for more than 30 years and is Adjunct Professor of Political Science at the Australian National University. He write a weekly column for the Canberra Times and is chair of the Australian Republican Movement.
8pm at The Study Centre, Yarra Theological Union, 34 Bedford St., Box Hill
Entry by donation. Tea and coffee available afterwards
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Shaping Australia's Spirituality: A National Roundtable
31 August 2010
This national Roundtable will bring together people in ministry from all deniminations and all parts of Australia, as well as others interested in the future of the church in Australia.
Conference Convener: Phillip Hughes, Senior Researcher, Christian Research Association
Shaping Australia's Spirituality: A National Roundtable flyer
- September 2010
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20th Annual SVD Mission Day: Learning from the Other
4 September 2010
Reflective Gathering in the Study Centre of Yarra Theological Union at 4 pm followed by the Holy Eucharist at the St. Paschal Chapel and for the Celebration at Dorish Maru College.
20th Annual SVD Mission Day: Learning from the Other brochure 1
20th Annual SVD Mission Day: Learning from the Other brochure 2
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Refugee Festival
5 September 2010
Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill, Victoria.
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Violence and Our Society Today
7 September 2010
7 - 9 pm at Carmelite Centre
Facilitator: Sergeant Doug Bowles, South Melbourne Police
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The Christian Response to Anger and Violence in our Society
14 September 2010
7 - 9 pm at The Carmelite Centre
Facilitators: Michael Petrusco, CEO, Sacred Heart Mission, Anne Dixon sgs, Giovanna Danza rsm
The Christian Response to Anger and Violence in our Society flyer
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Book Launch of Interpreting Excess by Shane Mackinlay
15 September 2010
Book launch at Catholic Theological College, 278 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Introducing the book by Dr Robyn Horner, Associate Dean of Theology and Philosophy (Learning and Teaching), Australian Catholic University
Interpreting Excess: Jean-Luc Marion, Saturated Phenomina and Hermeneutics by Shane Mackinlay
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'Jesus the Christ' National eConference
16 September 2010
10:30 - 3:15 pm at The Carmelite Centre
Speaker Fr Gerald O'Collins SJ will engage you as he shares his insights into the life and ministry of Christ.
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University of Oxford : Faith-Based Humanitarianism
21 September 2010
St Catherine's College, University of Oxford
The Refugee Studies Centre at the University of Oxford, in partnership with the Las Casas Institute on Ethics, Governance and Social Justice are organizing an international conference on the theme of Faith-Baed Humanitarianism: the response of faith communities and faith-based organizations to people affected by conflict, crisis and forced migration.
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Social Justice and the Christian Churches' Response
21 September 2010
7 - 9 pm at The Carmelite Centre
Facilitator: Peter Norden AO
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Postgraduate Research Conference in Theology and Philosophy
27 September 2010
An opportunity for postgraduate students researching in theology and philosophy to present a paper.
This conference is a collaborative project sponsored by Australian College of Theology, Australian Catholic University, Charles Sturt University, Melbourne College of Divinity and Sydney College of Divinity. The conference will bring together postgraduate students researching in Theology and Philosophy from across the Higher Education sector in order to promote the place of those disciplines in Australian research.
Dates: Monday and Tuesday, 27th & 28th September 2010. Venue: St Patrick's Campus, ACU, East Melbourne.
Enquiries to: James McLaren, ACU, on (03) 9953 3129
Topics are invited across all relevant discipline areas (eg. Biblical Studies; Ministry; Philosophy; Practical; Systematic). All postgraduate students undertaking research in Theology and/or Philosophy are encouraged to submit a proposal, which should include the following information; a 100 word outline of the paper, your name, the institution at which you are studying and your contact details. Papers will be 20 minutes in duration.
Paper proposals are due by Friday 2 July 2010
Please send all proposals as a Word document to james.mclaren@acu.edu.au
- October 2010
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Creation, Nature and the Built Environment
1 October 2010
Biennial Conference in Philosophy, Religion & Culture at the Catholic Institute of Sydney.
99 Albert Road, Strathfield, 2135
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UFT 2010 Reconciliation Event
8 October 2010
Guilt Trip or Journey toward Justice? Compensation for the Stolen Generations
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Spirituality in the Pub
26 October 2010
2010 Theme - From Christendom to Pluralism: where are we now? Part 5: Mission as making a new humanity, spreading the Gospel today by Dr Jacob Kavunkal SVD
Part 5: Mission as making a new humanity, spreading the Gospel today flyer
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Doing Theology in Indonesian Context
28 October 2010
at Yarra Theological Union 7:30 pm by Paulus Budi Kleden SVD
Doing Theology in Indonesian Context: Involving Theology and Involved Theology flyer
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ISCAST Intensive 2010: Who Says? The Use and Misuse of the Bible in an Age of Science and Technology
30 October 2010
Call for Papers
- November 2010
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Book Launch: A source critical edition to the Gospels of Matthew and Luke in Greek and English
3 November 2010
by Christopher J Monaghan CP at Yarra Theological Union 5:30 - 7 pm
Introducing the book: Dr Keith Dyer, Professor of New Testament, Whitley College
RSVP by 28 October, 2010 to Julie Binstead on (03) 9890 3771 or j.binstead@ytu.edu.au
Book Launch: A source critical edition to the Gospels of Matthew and Luke in Greek and English flyer
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International Conference on Human Rights Education
4 November 2010
Educating for Human Rights, Peace and Interculture Dialogue
University of Western Sydney
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Immerse, Unfathomed, Unconfined: the Grace of God in creation, church and community
18 November 2010
This conference at Centre for Theology and Ministry marks the 80th birthday and 50th anniversary of ordination of Rev Prof Emeritus Norman Young
Keynote speakers: Mary Elizabeth Moore and Gerald O'Collins SJ
Immerse, Unfathomed, Unconfined: the Grace of God in creation, church and community flyer
- December 2010
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IFSSR Conference: Religious Coexistence and Tolerance - Challenging Borders in a Global Context
11 December 2010
The Conference aims at bringing together scholars from various parts of the world to discuss the issues of how to promote religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence in a global context. Imagined and real borders challenge processes of cooperation and mutual understanding amont various religious communities leading to conflicts, terror and anarchy. The conference invites scholars to reflect over both local and global contexts and identify issues that may facilitate or impede religious tolerance and cooperation on a variety of levels such as social, theological psychological, cultural and political.
About IFSSR
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ISSRNC Fremantle Conference 2010
16 December 2010
University of Western Australia, Perth
The International Society for the Study of Religion, Nature and Culture, in association with La Trobe University, Melbourne, is organising its 4th International Conference between 16 and 19 December 2010 in Fremantle, Western Australia.
The theme of the conference is 'Living on the Edge'. Questions arising point to the edge as a place of transition and transformation, a launching place for change and action to counter ecological degradation and regenerate communities and ecosystems.
Information about the conference, the society and its affiliated journal are available at http://www.religionandnature.com
More information about the 4th international conference of ISSRNC can be found at http://www.religionandnature.com/society/conferences.htm
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MCD 2010 Centenary Liturgical Service
17 December 2010
2 pm at St Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Melbourne
- January 2011
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Journal of Applied Communication: Call for Papers
5 January 2011
CALL FOR PAPERS
Special Issue of the Journal of Applied Communication: Examining the Linkages between Religion, Spirituality and Communication for Individual and Social Change.
This special issue is devoted to research articles and essays that focus on the role and impact of religion and spirituality (R/S) on the design, impact and practice of communication via the media and between individuals. Papers that address practical implications and linkages between R/S and communication in areas such as health, wellbeing, personal relationships, instruction, policy, public understanding or social discourse will be ideal for this special issue.
Two types of submissions are encouraged:
1. Original research articles that conform to the journal's specifications with faith, religion or spirituality as a critical, if not focal, variable within the broad framework of applied communication research.
2. 1000-word essays on the role of faith, religion or spirituality in communication research, with a clear statement of how the insights from the essay could inform applied research.
Submission Deadline: January 5, 2011.
For additional information about JACR, including submission guidelines and processes please refer to the journal's homepage http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/rjac
For further information contact: Prabu David, Murrow College of Communication, Washington State University, prabu.david@gmail.com or Laura Stafford, University of Kentucky, laura.stafford@uky.edu
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The Inaugural Conference fo the Australian Girard Seminar, 'Violence, Desire & the Sacred'
14 January 2011
St Paul's College, The University of Sydney by Prof Wolfgang Palaver, The University of Innsbruck and President of the Colloquium on Violence and Religion
The Inaugural Conference fo the Australian Girard Seminar, 'Violence, Desire & the Sacred' flyer
'Violence, Desire & the Sacred' Call for Papers flyer
'Violence, Desire & the Sacred' Registration Form
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Australian Academy of Liturgy National Conference - Worship in Small Congregations
17 January 2011
The Conference will be held at Trinity College, University of Melbourne.
Australian Academy of Liturgy National Conference - Worship in Small Congregations Information
- February 2011
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Call for Papers: Gender and Religiosity in Multicultural Societies
1 February 2011
Religion and Gender: Online Journal for the Systematic Study of Religion and Gender in an Interdisciplinary Perspective http://www.religionandgender.org
Call for Papers: Gender and Religiosity in Multicultural Societies flyer
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AAMS Conference - Call for Papers
25 February 2011
"Mission in a Globalised World: A New Vision for Christian Discipleship"
- March 2011
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Lunch Time Seminar: Ethical Reflections on Interrogative Torture
25 March 2011
by Dr Callan Ledsham at Catholic Theological College
Lunch Time Seminar: Ethical Reflections on Interrogative Torture flyer
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SPC Public Forums 2011: Nuclear Disarmament: the Great Challenge
29 March 2011
Speakers: Associate Professor Tilman Ruff, Chair Australian Board of ICAN (International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons), Rev Harry Kerr Chair Pax Christi (Vic), with a Christian perspective on the issue
SPC Public Forums 2011: Nuclear Disarmament: the Great Challenge flyer
- April 2011
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Matthew In Context
1 April 2011
A Day Conference Exploring The Gospel of Matthew. Friday 1 April 2011: 10.30am to 3.15pm CTM Parkville.
Following the highly successful 2010 conference, ‘Paul: Then and Now’, the Melbourne College of Divinity and Australian Catholic University are pleased to sponsor another one day conference on ‘Matthew in Context’. A highlight of the Conference will be the presentation of two contrasting views of Matthew’s relations to Judaism, given by Professor David Sim from ACU and Professor Emeritus Don Hagner, author of the Word Biblical Commentary on Matthew and currently a visiting scholar at Trinity College, Melbourne. It is hoped that this conference will attract New Testament scholars, teachers and researchers from across the Melbourne theological community as well as those interested in exploring the Gospel ofMatthew, not least in the current liturgical Year A, where Matthew is the focal gospel.
For more information about the Conference please contact Sean Winter at sean.winter@ctm.uca.edu.au telephone 9340 8831
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ANZATS Conference: Second Call for Paper
4 April 2011
Found in Translation: Bible, Worship, Mission
The Conference Planning Committee is pleased to invite members of ANZATS, ANZSTS and the theological and wider academic community to submit the title of their proposed presentation at this conference and an abstract (250 - 300 words) by Monday 4 April, 2011.
ANZATS Conference: Second call for paper
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2011 Australian Lonergan Workshop: Creating and healing int he making of history worth inheriting
29 April 2011
Thomas Carr Centre, 278 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne
As the labor of introspection proceeds, one stumbles upon Hegel's insight that the full objectification of the human spirit is the history of the human race. It is in the sum of the products of common sense and common nonsense, of the sciences and the philosophies, of moralities and religions, of social orders and cultural achievements, that there is mediated, set before us the mirror in which we can behold, the originating principle of human aspiration and human attainment and failure. - Bernard Lonergan
- May 2011
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Accordance 9 Free Training Seminar
6 May 2011
Training at Whitley College 1 - 4 pm
Advanced software with Biblical and other texts including Japanese Bible, dictionaries, commentaries and more.
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Lunch Time Seminar - Ezekiel’s God: The Aesthetics of the Sacred
6 May 2011
at Catholic Theological College by Rev Dr Brian Boyle
Lunch Time Seminar - Ezekiel’s God: The Aesthetics of the Sacred flyer
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Story Weaving: Call for Papers
11 May 2011
Papers and presentations are invited for an international conference to be held at Whitley College
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MCD Graduation Ceremony
12 May 2011
The upcoming ceremony is to take place at Wilson Hall, The University of Melbourne at 7.30pm.
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Knox Public Lecture: Newman in Australia
18 May 2011
by Rev Dr Austin Cooper Rev. OMI AM at Cathedral Room, Cardinal Knox Centre
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The Politics of Living Religion/Spirituality and Gender/Sexuality in Everyday Context
24 May 2011
9:30 am - 6 pm London, UK
Organisers:
Prof. Peter Nynäs, Abo Akademi University, Finland http://www.abo.fi/student/Content/Document/document/20010
Dr. Andrew Kam-Tuck Yip, University of Nottingham, UK http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/sociology/stafflookup/andrew.yip
The Politics of Living Religion/Spirituality and Gender/Sexuality in Everyday Context flyer
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Being Faithful in Diversity: Religions and Social Policy in MultiFaith Societies
26 May 2011
By Gary D Bouma, Emeritus Professor of Sociology, UNESCO Chair in Interrelgious and Intercultural Relations – Asia Pacific, Associate Priest, St John’s Anglican Parish East Malvern
Monash University, Caulfield Campus
Being Faithful in Diversity: Religions and Social Policy in MultiFaith Societies flyer
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The Australian Research Theology is inviting applications for grants for 2011-2012
31 May 2011
The purpose of these grants is to support theological research and education for formal academic research, new projects or other related concepts.
The Australian Research Theology is inviting applications for grants for 2011-2012 flyer
- June 2011
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ANZATS Conference - Student Scholarships
3 June 2011
ANZATS is offering two student scholarships for the conference.
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Tomáš Halík: A Postmodern Response to the New Atheism
3 June 2011
at Catholic Theological College
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Discuss Chris Budden’s “Following Jesus in Invaded Space”
7 June 2011
Rear of Miss Libertine pub, 34 Franklin St, Melbourne 12:30 to 2 pm
Discuss Chris Budden’s “Following Jesus in Invaded Space” flyer
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ISCAST Public Lecture
7 June 2011
Dr Graeme Finlay from New Zealand will lecture on “Evolutionary genetics and the God who brings new things out of disasters” at The British Crown, 14-18 Smith St, Collingwood.
$20 Adults or $15 ISCAST Members / Concession. You may also like to purchase dinner beforehand at 6.30pm.
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International Symposium : Monasticism between Culture and Cultures
8 June 2011
June 8 - 11, 2011
The third International Symposium of the Monastic Institute of Sant'Anselmo will be devoted to the interaction between monasticism and culture. This theme was already addressed at the 1988 symposium, "Culture and Spirituality in the Monastic Tradition." Over the past two decades interdisciplinary studies have broadened our understanding of "culture," traditionally understood to consist of paradigms, texts, institutions, and literary and artistic creations. Now the term "culture," especially when used in the plural, can also refer to more commonplace manifestations of human nature (cultural anthropology) as well as to phenomena that characterize minority social groups (cultural studies).
After an initial plenary session devoted to this more inclusive understanding of culture, the symposium will be divided into three sections: one for Western monasticism, another for Eastern monasticism, and a separate section for the thirteenth international congress of Regulae Benedicti Studia.
Since monasticism is universally characterized by a degree of separation from ordinary human activities (fuga mundi), the relationship between monasticism and culture is inherently complex. Ideally studies of this relationship will offer information, provide interpretation, and suggest outcomes. All presentations at the symposium, while they may concentrate on one or the other of these areas, should address the other two "Information" includes all that is uncovered through historical research; "interpretation" evaluates the different relationships between monasticism, culture, and cultures; "outcomes" points to possible consequences of these relationships in the present and in the future.
By way of example, the following are some topics that might be addressed: Monasticism and the arts, especially painting, architecture, and music; Monastic schools; Monasteries as the avant-garde of the renaissance in the eighth, twelfth, and fifteenth centuries; Western monks in Eastern cultures; Debates on the place of erudition, for example, between Nil Sorsky and Joseph of Volokolamsk in Byzantine monasticism, or between Jean Mabillon and Jean Bouthillier de Ranc in the West; African cultures and monasticism: Adaptation or conflict?; Monastic rules and new theological paradigms; New monastic communities; Monasticism vis- post modernity, virtual worlds, and globalization; Questions surrounding inculturation and/or acculturation, interculturalism and/or multiculturalism; Challenges faced by Hindu and Buddhist forms of monasticism as they arrive in the West.
Presentations can be in the form of a "communication" (15 minutes) or a "lecture" (40 minutes).
Presentations can be made in Italian, English, French, German, and Spanish.
Those who wish to make a presentation at the symposium are asked to send a title and a brief description (100 words) prior to October 1, 2010 to symposium2011@santanselmo. org or
Prof. Michaela Pfeifer O.Cist.
Pontificio Ateneo S. Anselmo
Piazza Cavalieri di Malta, 5
I-00153 Roma
ITALY
fax: (39) 06.5791.409
A committee of scholars will select the presentations to be made at the symposium. An independent selection process will determine which presentations will be included in the published acts of the symposium.
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The 10th Annual International Conference of The Globalization for the Common Good Initiative
12 June 2011
"Globalisation for the Common Good and the Dialogue of Civilisations: Building Peace, Justice, and Prosperity Together " June 12 – 16, 2011 Bibliotheca Alexandria, Egypt (http://www.bibalex.org/English/index.aspx). I am delighted to inform you that our 10th Anniversary Annual International Conference will be hosted at Bibliotheca Alexandria, Egypt, during June 12 – 16, 2011. This major global conference is being convened by Dr. Kamran Mofid, Founder, Globalisation for the Common Good Initiative and Ms. Heba El-Rafey, Director, Dialogue Forum, Bibliotheca Alexandria.
Dear friends,
It is a time for a celebration. The Globalisation for the Common Good Initiative (GCGI) turns 10 next year.
It is amazing that these past ten years have gone by so quickly. What began as a simple idea, to share the practical wisdom of the common good through dialogue, generosity, and kindness, has blossomed into an internationally recognized nonprofit organization. We have become the leading resource "inspiring people to do great things for the common good".
From the very beginning, I knew we would succeed. We have reached out to many around the world and become an all volunteer network of individuals, approaching our growth organically and focusing on our vision and mission.
As you might imagine, in the initial days taking our first steps in developing a vision and programme for the common good, we were met with a great deal of skepticism, apprehension, as well as thankfully, some warm embraces and love. We were energized by all of those early experiences and continued to find ways to build ideas, programmes and initiatives grounded in our main message and theme of Globalisation for the Common Good.
Perhaps our greatest accomplishment has been our ability to bring Globalisation for the Common Good into the common vocabulary and awareness of a greater population while initiating the necessary discussion as to its meaning and potential in our personal and collective lives.
Over the past nine years, The Globalisation for the Common Good Initiative has become a global family of friends, a place of hope, kindness, generosity, and community focused upon the greater good. We have reached this level of success and recognition because of you and are grateful every day for your support whether as direct volunteers, occasional admirers, through your inspirational ideas and sponsorship of our conferences and more. Mostly, we are humbled by your courage to be an example of our purpose while inspiring us for what we are and what we do.
In due course, I will give my own special thanks and gratitude to all those who have enabled and empowered me to do what I do at Globalisation for the Common Good. For now I want to extend a very warm invitation to all of you to come to Alexandria in 2011 and celebrate this very happy occasion together.
With all my love,
Kamran
For more details, go to Globalisation for the Common Good and the Dialogue of Civilisations: Building Peace, Justice, and Prosperity Together
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Call for Papers: The International Conference on Digital Religion
15 June 2011
The Center for Media, Religion and Culture University of Colorado-Boulder
Call for Papers: The International Conference on Digital Religion flyer
- July 2011
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Simone Weil Lecture on Human Value
14 July 2011
On Forgiveness: Narrative and Lyrical by Prof Kevin Hart, FAHA How does a narrative approach to forgiveness allow us to understand better the nature of forgiving and the need to forgive?
To be held on Thursday, 14 July at ACU, Melbourne campus, 115 Victoria Pde, Fizroy. Mercy Lecture Theatre; 6.00-8.00pm
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'Churches and Public Policy' - Advancing human wellbeing in a changing society
19 July 2011
Key speaker Dr Robert Fitzgerald AM What is working and what can we do better?
Presented by Social Policy Connections
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Transcendencies: Some Ins and Outs of the Avant-Garde by Professor Kevin Hart (University of Virginia)
28 July 2011
This paper undertakes an examination of the roles that transcendence plays in /avant garde /poetics in English writing, and focuses on Gerard Manley Hopkins and some others. It is also concerned with the question of what gets included in and excluded from the canon of avant-garde poetry in English, and asks why is it that Hopkins, for example, is not acknowledged as "avant-garde"? This seminar is presented by the Literature Research Unit of the Schools of English, Communications and Performance Studies at Monash University.
July 28, 2011
6:00 - 7:30PM
Monash University Clayton Campus
Building 12 (Law Building)
Lecture Theatre 4 - August 2011
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Crossing the Sea with Jesus: An Approach to Discipleship & Christology in Matt 8:18-27 by Rev Stuart Moran
5 August 2011
The Catholic Theological College welcomes staff and postgraduate students to this lunch-time seminar.
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Colloquium on Theological Interpretation Announcement and Call for Papers
19 August 2011
Laidlaw College, Auckland, New Zealand
Featuring Joel Green and Murray Rae as keynote speakers and respondents
Colloquium on Theological Interpretation Announcement and Call for Papers flyer
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Vaughan Park 2012 Residential Scholarship
19 August 2011
The Governance Board of Vaughan Park Anglican Retreat Centre invites applications for the annual Vaughan Park Residential Scholarship.
The scholarship provides the successful applicant with a supportive environment, including accommodation and meals, for a period of three consecutive month’s full time study at the Centre.
Applicants may be lay or ordained, will hold a recognised level of tertiary education, be committed to an approved subject of study and able to be resident at Vaughan Park for the period of the Scholarship.
Applications will be made in writing to the Scholarship Grants Committee of the Vaughan Park Governance Board and will include: a short biography, an abstract and overall context of the study and be supported by at least two and no more than three references.
Applications for the 2012 Scholarship will close on 19th August 2011 - the email address is director@vaughanpark.org.nz.
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2011 Annual Lecture “Did my Neurones Make Me Do It?” by Prof Nancey Murphy
19 August 2011
Prof Nancey Murphy , Professor of Christian Philosophy at Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA, delivers this talk at St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne on 19 August at 8pm.
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Festival of Refugees
21 August 2011
Reserve your place by calling Visier Sanyu, Act for Peace Refugee Coordinator, on (03) 9650 6811. For further information, email him at vsanyu@ncca.org.au
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The Matter of the Text: Material Engagements between Luke and the Five Senses by Anne F. Elvey
24 August 2011
Engaging with the Gospel of Luke and the five senses, The Matter of the Text enacts a mode of reading that attends to the underlying materiality of the text.
To be launched by Professor Elaine Wainwright, at 5.00pm on Wednesday 24 August 2011 at the Centre for Theology and Ministry, 1 Morrison Close, Parkville.
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COSAC 2011: Conference On Science and Christianity
26 August 2011
Disenchantment: Faith and Science in a Secular World Venue: Aspect Tamar Valley Resort, Tasmania (near Launceston) With: Nancey Murphy of Fuller Theological Seminary, Denis Alexander of Faraday Institute and John Harrower, Bishop of Tasmania.
- September 2011
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AAMS Conference: A new vision for Christian Discipleship
22 September 2011
Mary MacKillop Place, North Sydney
Speakers include:
Professor Ernst Conradie, Department of Religion and Theology, Unviersity of Western Cape, South Africa
Professor Therese D'Orsa, BBI Head fo Mission and Culture
Dr Ruth Powell, Director of NCLS Research
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Symposium: Places of Memory in Medieval and Early Modern Europe
30 September 2011
State Library of Victoria 9:30am - 5 pm
Convenor: Dr Megan Cassidy-Welch (Monash University) and Dr Peter Sherlock (Melbourne College of Divinity)
The connection between memory and place is a significant theme in humanities research. This symposium seeks to explore how memory was embodied in places and how place was imagined in memory in medieval and early modern Europe. By focussing on the spatialised nature of premodern memory, this symposium will consider the locational dimensions of memory, and the ways in which specific places – material or imagined – reflected memorial, commemorative or mnemonic concerns.
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- October 2011
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“God, Human Beings and the Environment”: a trip to the Grampians in October. An ISCAST event.
1 October 2011
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CTC lunch-time seminar
7 October 2011
The musical life of Bishop Charles Henry Davis OSB: Coadjutor to Archbishop John Bede Polding OSB by Graeme pender
To be held in the Treacy Boardroom, CTC
Staff and Postgraduate Students are welcome to attend
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Where is Catholic thinking going? Its future in life and liturgy.
25 October 2011
Free public lecture by Fr. Gerald O’Collins SJ AC, Emeritus Professor, Pontifical Gregorian University ROME, Doctor (Honoris Causa), Australian Catholic University Author or co-author of sixty books
At the Christ Lecture Theatre, Australian Catholic University, Victoria Parade, Fitzroy on Tuesday, 25th October at 6.30pm (refreshments 5.45pm to 6.15pm)
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Forum on Religion and Ecology
28 October 2011
The School of English, Communications and Performance Studies and the Centre for Studies in Religion and Theology presents a free public forum on religion and ecology to launch the Forum on Religion and Ecology @ Monash. The forum will be officially launched by Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Adam Shoemaker.
Caulfield Campus, Monash University.
Please RSVP Sharon Elliott at Monash University (email: sharon.elliott@monash.edu) with the subject line "Forum on Religion and Ecology RSVP".
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Climate Change: Cultural Change, Religious Responses and Responsibilities
29 October 2011
Centre for Theology and Ministry, 29 College Cresent, Parkville, Victoria 3052.
Keynote Address by Professor Norman Habel, "Eco wisdom and climate change"
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Vincent Pallotti scholarship/study grant applicantions deadline
31 October 2011
The Union of Catholic Apostolate (UAC) offers scholarships/study grants to enable lay people to further their understanding and skills in leadership/ministry or a specialised activity which is consistent with UAC aims and objectives.
Deadline: 31 October
Information for Vincent Pallotti scholarship/study grant applicants
- November 2011
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ANZATFE Biennial Conference
28 November 2011
Movement and Change in Field Education
Keynote speakers:
Colin Hunter – Signposts from our Past for our Future; Victoria Matthews – Clergy: Agents of Change and Keepers of the Tradition; Merrill Kitchen – Formation And Transformation In A Globalising World; Conference dinner speaker: Matthew Floding – Are We On The Same Page? Thoughts From Up-Over For Down-Under
To be held at Whitley College
- January 2012
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Storyweaving: Colonial Contexts and Postcolonial Theology
23 January 2012
Whitley College, Melbourne
This is the third in a series of conferences auspiced by the Postcolonial Theology Network's "Divinity after empire" project.
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The Practical Theology of John Wesley
24 January 2012
by Dr Kenneth J Collins at Centre for Theology and Ministry, Parkville, Victoria.
- February 2012
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ANZATS 2012 Conference: Call for Papers
27 February 2012
The Theological Interpretation of Bible, Church and World
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We are delighted to announce that the plenary speaker will be Professor John Goldingay, whose contribution in the field of Old Testamenttheology and biblical commentary is outstanding.
For further information and updates please see the ANZATS website: www.anzats.edu.au/conferences.html.
- June 2012
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Vatican II diaries of Fr Yves Congar
8 June 2012
An English translation of the Vatican II diaries of Fr Yves Congar will be launched at a Conference.
- September 2012
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6th National CAPS Conference: Ageing and Spirituality: Linking the Generations
26 September 2012
ANU, Canberra
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