The dignity we share: Interfaith conference
The Dignity We Share: Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Perspectives on Faith, Identity, and Human Worth
Three great traditions all claim a belief in the intrinsic dignity of every human being but have these beliefs failed in practice?
Join leading scholars and faith leaders from Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as we explore the meaning and limits of human dignity. This conference moves beyond shared ideals to ask harder questions: Where have our traditions fallen short, and what tensions, silences, and contested ideas continue to shape how dignity, identity, and belonging are understood today?
Featuring keynote speakers Dr Jerusha Rhodes, Dr Joshua Ralston, and Rabbi Alison Conyer, the program will examine how religious traditions have both shaped and strained moral responsibility in contexts of exclusion, inequality, and global tension, challenging participants to reckon honestly with the past and reimagine more just and compassionate futures.
Keynote speakers
Rabbi Allison Conyer (Senior Rabbi, Temple Beth Israel, Melbourne): A distinguished and globally recognised rabbi, Rabbi Allison Conyer brings extensive experience in Jewish education, interfaith dialogue, social action and a deep commitment to Israel and community engagement.
Dr Joshua Ralston (Reader in Christian-Muslim Relations, University of Edinburgh): Joshua Ralston is Reader in Christian-Muslim Relations at the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh and director and co-founder of the Christian-Muslim Studies Network funded by the Henry Luce Foundation.
Dr Jerusha Rhodes (Associate Professor of Islamic Studies, Union Theological Seminary): Her research focuses on interreligious engagement and religious pluralism, comparative theology, and Muslima theology.
Opening Dinner
Monday 29 June, 6.30 – 8.30pm
A C C Farran Hall, Trinity College, 100 Royal Parade, Parkville VIC
Tickets: $45 (full price) | $30 (concession)
Conference
Tuesday 30 June, 9am – 4.30pm
A series of keynote presentations and a panel discussion.
Trinity College, 100 Royal Parade, Parkville VIC
Tickets: $75 (full price) | $35 (concession) Includes morning & afternoon tea and lunch.
Registration
Tickets can be purchased through Trybooking.
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Enquiries
For any enquiries, please contact tcts@trinity.edu.au
By registering for this conference, you as a delegate are committing to engaging in any discussion and dialogue (whether in private or public) in a respectful and professional manner.