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SUMMARY:The dignity we share: Interfaith conference
DESCRIPTION:The Dignity We Share: Jewish\, Christian\, and Muslim Perspectives on Faith\, Identity\, and Human Worth\nThree great traditions all claim a belief in the intrinsic dignity of every human being but have these beliefs failed in practice? \nJoin 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? \n\nFeaturing 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. \n  \nKeynote speakers\n\nRabbi 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. \nDr 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. \nDr Jerusha Rhodes (Associate Professor of Islamic Studies\, Union Theological Seminary): Her research focuses on interreligious engagement and religious pluralism\, comparative theology\, and Muslima theology. \n  \nOpening Dinner\nMonday 29 June\, 6.30 – 8.30pm \nA C C Farran Hall\, Trinity College\, 100 Royal Parade\, Parkville VIC \nTickets: $45 (full price) | $30 (concession) \n  \nConference\nTuesday 30 June\, 9am – 4.30pm \nA series of keynote presentations and a panel discussion. \nTrinity College\, 100 Royal Parade\, Parkville VIC \nTickets: $75 (full price) | $35 (concession) Includes morning & afternoon tea and lunch. \n  \nRegistration\nTickets can be purchased through Trybooking. \nBook Now\n  \nEnquiries\nFor any enquiries\, please contact tcts@trinity.edu.au \n  \nBy 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. \nTrinity College Theological SchoolTrinity College Theological School is a college of the University of Divinity from the Anglican tradition\, based in Melbourne\, Victoria.
URL:https://vox.divinity.edu.au/event/the-dignity-we-share-interfaith-conference/
LOCATION:Trinity College Theological School\, 100 Royal Parade\, Parkville\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference,Trinity College Theological School
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260702T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260702T130000
DTSTAMP:20260629T215755
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SUMMARY:Public Lecture: Dr Julie Rhyder
DESCRIPTION:We warmly invite you to an engaging lecture by Dr Julia Rhyder on War Commemoration from Exodus to Maccabees. Dr Rhyder is a Hebrew Bible scholar specialising in ritual texts and the history of Israelite religion\, and is Associate Professor of Near Eastern Languages and Civilisations at Harvard University. \nThis is a free\, face-to-face event\, hosted by the Fellowship for Biblical Studies in partnership with Pilgrim Theological College and Whitley College. \nEvent details\nTime and Date\n10:30am-1:00pm\nThursday 2 July 2026 \nVenue\nPilgrim Theological College\n29 College Crescent\, Parkville VIC \nRSVP\nPlease RSVP to barbara.deutschmann206@gmail.com by Friday\, June 26\, 2026 to secure your attendance. \n  \n \nTrinity College Theological SchoolTrinity College Theological School is a college of the University of Divinity from the Anglican tradition\, based in Melbourne\, Victoria.
URL:https://vox.divinity.edu.au/event/public-lecture-dr-julie-rhyder/
LOCATION:Pilgrim Theological College\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, VIC\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pilgrim Theological College,Public Lecture,Whitley College
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260707T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260707T173000
DTSTAMP:20260629T215755
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T055957Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Mighty in Word and Deed
DESCRIPTION:This session forms part of the SBL International Meeting 2026 in Adelaide but is also open to guests not registered for the conference. Notice of attendance required for non-registered guests. RSVP to alc@alc.edu.au (by 29 June) Reception on location to follow. \nThis event will mark the publication of Stephen Hultgren’s major\, two-volume study of the formation of the New Testament gospels from a social memory perspective. Entitled Mighty in Word and Deed and published in 2025 by De Gruyter in its BZNW series\, the work offers a new and different approach to the formation of the gospels. Social memory takes account of both the individual and the community in the formation of the gospels by considering social frameworks and socially significant narrative patterns that individuals use to remember and recount the past. Part 1 reviews the history of scholarship on the formation of the gospel genre and develops a suitable approach\, while parts 2 and 3 offer textual studies illustrating factors that contributed to the construction of a gospel as an extended narrative\, inclusive of Jesus’s words and deeds. The work demonstrates how extended gospel narrative functioned to integrate memories of Jesus into different frameworks of Christological interpretation\, and why such an extended narrative was essential to early Christian memory of Jesus. \nAfter an introduction to the work and a critical response\, participants will be invited to engage with questions and discussion. A reception will close the session. Stay for a drink and conversation. \nAuthor:\nReverend Associate Professor Stephen Hultgren (Australian Lutheran College/University of Divinity) \nPanelists:\nReverend Professor Bart Bruehler (Uniting College for Leadership and Theology/ University of Divinity); \nReverend Associate Professor Robyn Whitaker (Pilgrim Theological College/ University of Divinity) \nSBL IM session code: Session 7-72 \nRSVP\nTrinity College Theological SchoolTrinity College Theological School is a college of the University of Divinity from the Anglican tradition\, based in Melbourne\, Victoria.
URL:https://vox.divinity.edu.au/event/book-launch-mighty-in-word-and-deed/
LOCATION:ALC Library\, Level 1\, 22 Pulteney Street\, Adelaide\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Australian Lutheran College,Book launch,In-person
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SUMMARY:Free Public Lecture with Prof Bernard Levinson
DESCRIPTION:Transforming Law into Gospel: Gerhard von Rad’s Response to the “De-Jewing” of the Old Testament in Nazi Germany \nThis lecture examines the work of Gerhard von Rad (1901-1971)\, one of the enduring giants of German Protestant biblical scholarship\, in the context of Nazi Germany. \nUsing previously unpublished archival material and photos\, Levinson tells the story of von Rad’s moral courage and shows how his social location had a lasting impact on how he read and taught the Bible. He also reassesses the strengths and challenges of von Rad’s place in biblical scholarship\, particularly as his attempt to rescue the Old Testament meant dissolving any meaningful connection between Deuteronomy and law or Judaism. \nPresented by Bernard M. Levinson\, Berman Family Chair of Jewish Studies and Hebrew Bible\, University of Minnesota \n  \nEvent details\nWednesday 15 July\n6.30 – 8.30pm AEST \nOld Warden’s Lodge\, Trinity College\n100 Royal Parade\, Parkville \nDrinks & canapés included. \nEnquiries: tcts@trinity.edu.au \nRSVP essential: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1592031 \nBook now\nTrinity College Theological SchoolTrinity College Theological School is a college of the University of Divinity from the Anglican tradition\, based in Melbourne\, Victoria.
URL:https://vox.divinity.edu.au/event/free-public-lecture-with-prof-bernard-levinson/
LOCATION:Trinity College Theological School\, 100 Royal Parade\, Parkville\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Public Lecture,Trinity College Theological School
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260629T215755
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SUMMARY:Stanley Spencer: Prophetic Visions
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the Faith and the Arts series at St Peter’s Eastern Hill. Read more about the series here. \nPresented by Dr Claire Renkin\, Yarra Theological Union\, University of Divinity \nStanley Spencer (1891 – 1959) is one of the most celebrated and idiosyncratic English painters of the 20th century. Born in Cookham on the Thames\, Spencer rarely worked outside his village and its vicinity. Scripture and Christian revelation inspired him above all\, as he depicted people and places of his home in a visual language all his own. Working alone\, almost defiantly\, he crafted paintings full of passion and energy that catch not just a sense of life now\, but what lies behind it: he evokes something greater than all of us. Thoroughly anti-urban and anti-elitist\, he rooted his art in his local community\, full of eccentric neighbours and wounded villagers who exude a perverse joy. His own life was not easy\, but by deploying muted colours and distorted shapes he manages to evoke redemption beyond suffering\, goodness at the heart of humanity. Always struggling\, Stanley Spencer stares deeply into our world\, creating a prophetic vision of ourselves in all our brokenness\, yet held in a greater love \nBook Tickets\nTrinity College Theological SchoolTrinity College Theological School is a college of the University of Divinity from the Anglican tradition\, based in Melbourne\, Victoria.
URL:https://vox.divinity.edu.au/event/stanley-spencer-prophetic-visions/
LOCATION:St Peter’s Eastern Hill\, 15 Gisborne Street\, Eastern Hill\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event Series,Yarra Theological Union
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260725T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260725T150000
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SUMMARY:Tour CTC as part of Open House Melbourne Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Catholic Theological College will again be welcoming visitors as part of the 2026 Open House Melbourne Weekend. \nThe site comprises a bluestone building\, designed by William Wardell\, that housed Catholic secondary schools (Parade College 1871–1967 & Cathedral College 1968–94) and a new building designed by Gregory Burgess. \nThe stability and formality of the original building contrasts with the fluidity of the new—the past and future are both alive in this new facility. A crisp\, transparent connection links the buildings at two levels\, allowing the new to grow out of the old with respect and unity. \nThe site was the winner of the 2001 Heritage Property Award of the Australian Property Institute\, and received a commendation in the 2000 Victorian Architecture Awards of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. \nA brochure will be available for visitors to do a self-guided tour of the building. \nThe open day is free of charge and no bookings are required. \nTrinity College Theological SchoolTrinity College Theological School is a college of the University of Divinity from the Anglican tradition\, based in Melbourne\, Victoria.
URL:https://vox.divinity.edu.au/event/tour-ctc-as-part-of-open-house-melbourne-weekend/
LOCATION:Catholic Theological College\, 278 Victoria Parade\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Catholic Theological College,In-person,Open Day
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260728T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260629T215755
CREATED:20260610T061749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T000910Z
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SUMMARY:Postsecularism in Russia: instrumentalization of religion
DESCRIPTION:Lecture by Sr Teresa Obolevitch\, Professor of Philosophy of God and Religion at the Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krakow\, Poland. \nSr Teresa has been invited to give this lecture by the Religion and Social Policy Network of the University of Divinity. \n____ \n \nBorn in 1974\, S. Tereza defended her MA thesis at the Theological Institute in Tarnów\, affiliated with the Pontifical Academy of Theology in Kraków\, in 2002. In 2005\, she obtained her doctorate in philosophy at the Faculty of Philosophy of the Polish Academy of Sciences\, where she has been working since 2006. In 2012\, S. Tereza received her habilitation\, and in 2018\, the academic title of professor of humanities. S. Tereza is the: \n\nChair of the Department of Philosophy of God and Religion;\nMember of the Copernicus Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Krakow;\nMember of Accademia Ambrosiana in Milan and a member of the Advisory Board of Northwestern University Research Initiative in Russian Philosophy\, Literature\, and Religious Thought;\nA member of the Philosophy of Sciences Commission of the Polish Academy of Arts and Sciences (since 2019)\nPart of the Committee on Philosophical Sciences of the Polish Academy of Sciences (from 2016-2019 and currently the 2020-2023 term).\n\nS. Tereza is the author of over 200 scientific papers in Polish\, English\, French\, and Russian. You can visit S. Tereza’s Academia.edu profile here. \nDate and time\nTuesday 28 July 2026\, 11:00am – 12noon (AEST/UTC+10) \nFormat\nHybrid – join us online (via Zoom) or in person at the University of Divinity Box Hill Campus. \nAttend online via Zoom \nAttendance online via Zoom is free. Follow the link below on the day of the event. \nJoin on Zoom\nMeeting ID: 865 6686 2868\nPasscode: 653618 \nAttend in person \nVenue: University of Divinity\, University Hall\, 90 Albion Road\, Box Hill Vic 3128 \n\nLecture only: Free\nLecture + Light Lunch: $25\n\nAttendance at the lecture is free. If you would like to join for a light lunch after the lecture\, there is a cost of $25 for catering purposes. Spaces are limited. Please use the buttons below to register for either the lecture only\, or the lecture + lunch. \nRegistrations are essential for in-person attedance and spaces are limited. \nIn person (Lecture only - free)\nIn person (Lecture + light lunch $25)\nTrinity College Theological SchoolTrinity College Theological School is a college of the University of Divinity from the Anglican tradition\, based in Melbourne\, Victoria.
URL:https://vox.divinity.edu.au/event/postsecularism-in-russia-instrumentalization-of-religion/
LOCATION:University of Divinity (Box Hill campus)\, 90 Albion Road\, Box Hill\, VIC\, 3128\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Hybrid (Online and In-person),Public Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="RASP (Religion and Social Policy Network)":MAILTO:rasp@divinity.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260807T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260807T133000
DTSTAMP:20260629T215755
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk | Helen Sherriff at the ALC Library
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Helen Sherriff to hear about her favourite works from the last 50 years or so. \nA retrospective of Helen’s work is on display at the ALC Library as part of the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) festival\, all through August. \nHelen Sherriff is an experienced\, award winning artist who graduated with Honours in Visual Art (University of South Australia\, 2013) but her art career began as a commercial artist in 1969. Art teaching\, community art work\, murals\, solo and group exhibitions followed. Her techniques and traditions include painting\, woodcarving\, textiles\, and iconography. “I use old\, often broken things\, repurposed and redirected\, as lives can be. The original brokenness works alongside the newness\, adding strength. My art making has helped me to see how spiritual meaning is encased in the material world.” \nDate and time\n1:00-1:30pm (ACST)\, Friday 7 August 2026 \nLocation\nALC Library\n22 Pulteney St\, Adelaide \nRegister\nTrinity College Theological SchoolTrinity College Theological School is a college of the University of Divinity from the Anglican tradition\, based in Melbourne\, Victoria.
URL:https://vox.divinity.edu.au/event/artist-talk-helen-sherriff-at-the-alc-library/
LOCATION:ALC Library\, Level 1\, 22 Pulteney Street\, Adelaide\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Australian Lutheran College,Exhibition,In-person,Library,Public Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260831T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260831T150000
DTSTAMP:20260629T215755
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SUMMARY:Chaplaincy Opportunities in the Royal Australian Navy
DESCRIPTION:Kate Lord\, SCHA\, RAN (Senior Chaplain – Surface Force; Trinity College and UD alumna) will be addressing students at Trinity College Theological School about opportunities for Chaplaincy Ministries in the Australian Navy. \nThe meeting will take place at 2:00pm on Monday 31st August in the Old Warden’s Lodge (OWL the TCTS building). An invitation is extended to students and interested parties of all faith traditions. \n  \nRSVP\n  \nTrinity College Theological SchoolTrinity College Theological School is a college of the University of Divinity from the Anglican tradition\, based in Melbourne\, Victoria.
URL:https://vox.divinity.edu.au/event/chaplaincy-opportunities-in-the-royal-australian-navy/
LOCATION:Trinity College Theological School\, 100 Royal Parade\, Parkville\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
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