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SUMMARY:The Ethical Challenges of Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:The development of Artificial Intelligence is occurring at an unprecedented pace\, and the benefits and challenges it presents to society and individuals are enormous. As happens so often with new technology\, ethics is trying to catch up with its progress and effects. With the advent of Pope Leo’s encyclical\, Magnifica Humanitas\, the Church’s role as a moral guide has again been put into focus. This seminar examines the Church’s involvement in the world of AI and its ability to act as a force for good amidst fast-moving and complicated developments. This seminar is presented by Rev Dr Cameron Forbes. \nDate and Time\n1pm AEST\, Friday 7 August 2026 \nJoin Seminar via zoom\n  \n \nThe Common Goood ProjectThe Common Good Project is an initiative committed to researching the principle of the common good in Australia. In particular\, we explore what diverse religious traditions understanding of the common good can contribute to Australian society and social cohesion\, policy priorities and new forms of social partnerships.
URL:https://vox.divinity.edu.au/event/the-ethical-challenges-of-artificial-intelligence/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Catholic Theological College,Hybrid (Online and In-person),Public Conversation,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260810T123000
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SUMMARY:Australian Christian Nationalism: a unique minority threat
DESCRIPTION:Australian Christian nationalism looks different from its more famous American counterpart — subtler\, less partisan\, without the rhetoric of divine exceptionalism or apocalypse. Relying on the mythology of a white Christian nation and reflecting a culturalised Christianism\, its national imaginary is fundamentally about belonging: where Australia ‘belongs’ in the world\, and who\, rightfully\, belongs in Australia. Poulos argues that in an increasingly diverse Australia\, this vision serves a dangerous\, polarising populism — undermining the richer\, more diverse account of Christian faith needed for the common good. \n  \nSpeaker: Reverend Dr Elenie Poulos\nAdjunct Fellow\, Macquarie University\, School of International Studies.\nPast Visiting Fellow\, Harris Manchester College\, Oxford Unversity\nEditorial Board\, Journal for the Academic Study of Religion\nDelivered ‘The University Sermon’ at the University of Oxford\, 2003. \n  \nJoin in-person or Zoom\nIn-person\nTreacy Boardroom\, Catholic Theological College\n278 Victoria Parade East Melbourne 3002 \nRSVP to attend in person\n  \nZoom\nMeeting ID: 825 2731 3813\nPasscode: 985759 \nZoom Link\nThe Common Goood ProjectThe Common Good Project is an initiative committed to researching the principle of the common good in Australia. In particular\, we explore what diverse religious traditions understanding of the common good can contribute to Australian society and social cohesion\, policy priorities and new forms of social partnerships.
URL:https://vox.divinity.edu.au/event/australian-christian-nationalism-a-unique-minority-threat/
LOCATION:Catholic Theological College\, 278 Victoria Parade\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Catholic Theological College,The Common Good Project
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260821T180000
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SUMMARY:Janette Gray RSM Dinner and Lecture 2026
DESCRIPTION:Boldness\, Courage and Truth: Reclaiming a Gift of the Spirit for our Time\nOur present global age can feel like an overwhelming series of overlapping crises compounded by declining trust in institutions and disorienting post-truth” culture. Does the Christian spiritual tradition have resources that speak to this moment\, that might offer an alternative to helplessness\, despair\, and apathy? This talk surfaces the ancient notion of parrhesia\, habit of bold\, courageous truth-telling both in what one says and how one lives. While early Christians embraced parrhesia as gift of the Holy  Spirit\, over time it became displaced by competing values like silence and obedience. Tracing recent efforts in the Catholic Church to reclaim parrhesia\, the talk turns to three theologians who have exemplified this virtue both in their published writings and in their lives: Jacques Dupuis\, Elizabeth Johnson\, and Ivone Gebara.  These figures offer valuable lessons in maintaining the interior freedom to speak truth boldly and courageously\, remaining spiritually grounded and realistically hopeful\, especially while encountering the limitations of their institutions. \n \nDr Mary Kate Holman is assistant professor of Religious Studies at Fairfield University in Connecticut\, USA. Her award-winning book\, Marie-Dominique Chenu: Catholic Theology for Changing World University of Notre Dame Press in 2025)\, draws on fragmented historical sources to explore the legacy of creative scholar-activist who modelled reflection on experience\, incarnational engagement”\, and courage to speak out. Mary Kate holds BA from Georgetown University\, an MTS from Boston College’s School of Theology and Ministry\, and PhD from Fordham University. Before taking up her current role at Fairfield she was part of the faculty at Benedictine University in Chicago. Her research and teaching embrace interests in feminist theology\, Ignatian spirituality\, questions about the nature of the church and connections between spirituality and social justice. \n\nTime and Date\n6pm for 6.30pm start AEST\, Friday 21 August \nDelivery\nHybrid\, online via Zoom or in person in the Yuma Auditorium\, Pilgrim Theological College\, 29 College Cres\, Parkville\, Melbourne \nCost\n$30 Virtual | $60 Concession | $80 Waged\n[Note: a limited number of discounted tickets are currently available to members of the UD Alumni network]\n  \nRegister\nThe Common Goood ProjectThe Common Good Project is an initiative committed to researching the principle of the common good in Australia. In particular\, we explore what diverse religious traditions understanding of the common good can contribute to Australian society and social cohesion\, policy priorities and new forms of social partnerships.
URL:https://vox.divinity.edu.au/event/janette-gray-rsm-dinner-lecture-2026/
LOCATION:Pilgrim Theological College\, 29 College Crescent\, Parkville\, VIC\, 3052\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Australian Collaborators if Feminist Theologies,Catholic Theological College,Conference,Hybrid (Online and In-person),Pilgrim Theological College,Research Networks,Yarra Theological Union
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SUMMARY:Faith in Freedom and Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Professor Tim Stacey\, Endowed Professor\, Liberal Religion and Humanism\, Univ. of Humanistic Studies\, Utrecht\, The Netherlands.  Author of Saving Liberalism from Itself: The Spirit of Political Participation (2022). \nProfessor Stacey’s work is primarily concerned with restoring faith in freedom and democracy. He has written extensively on the connection between postliberal political theology and emergent sources of solidarity among those taking action on social justice and the environment. Amidst ongoing threats to freedom and democracy\, he places theology into dialogue with sociology and anthropology to argue that we must see politics as an act of collective faith that is carefully and repeatedly reenacted. He will discuss how faith is upheld\, altered\, and undermined. \nTime and Date\n4.00 pm – 5.00 pm AEST\, Friday 9 October 2026 \nMode\nJoin in person  \nCatholic Theological College\, 278 Victoria Parade\, East Melbourne\, VIC \nRegister to attend in person\n  \nJoin online via Zoom \nJoin on Zoom\nMeeting ID: 886 4049 7099\nPassword: 356743 \nThe Common Goood ProjectThe Common Good Project is an initiative committed to researching the principle of the common good in Australia. In particular\, we explore what diverse religious traditions understanding of the common good can contribute to Australian society and social cohesion\, policy priorities and new forms of social partnerships.
URL:https://vox.divinity.edu.au/event/faith-in-freedom-and-democracy/
LOCATION:Catholic Theological College\, 278 Victoria Parade\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Catholic Theological College,Hybrid (Online and In-person),Seminar,The Common Good Project
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261106T180000
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SUMMARY:"Entangled Worlds": the 2026 ISCAST 15th biennial Conference on Science and Christianity
DESCRIPTION:This year’s theme is Entangled Worlds: Seeking Understanding Through Faith and Science. \nCall for papers\nWe invite academics and church leaders from the Antipodes and across the globe to share their research and perspectives. Our goal is to think together about the “entangled worlds” of science and faith\, marked by a spirit of generous listening and a shared journey towards God’s kingdom. \nAlongside the main theme\, the conference also welcomes papers on any relevant topic at the intersection of faith and science. \nSubmissions due: 31 July 2026 \nMore information\n  \nConference Details\nRegistration has opened for COSAC 2026\, ISCAST’s 15th biennial Conference on Science and Christianity\, a conference supported by UD and AUT.  Early-Bird Tickets Available Now! \nOur keynote speakers are Peter Harrison\, Nicola Hoggard Creegan\, Nick Spencer\, and Paul Tyson\, joined by scholars\, church leaders\, and practitioners from across Australia and the world. \nYou can attend in person in Melbourne or join the livestream from anywhere. Early bird rates are available until Friday 4 September. \nDate and Time\n6PM AEST Friday 6 November  to  5 PM Sunday 8 November 2026 \nLocation\nJoin online via zoom AEST or in person Catholic Theological College\, 278 Victoria Pde\, East Melbourne VIC 3002 \nTo register\, for more details\, and call for papers: https://cosac.iscast.org/ \nThe Common Goood ProjectThe Common Good Project is an initiative committed to researching the principle of the common good in Australia. In particular\, we explore what diverse religious traditions understanding of the common good can contribute to Australian society and social cohesion\, policy priorities and new forms of social partnerships.
URL:https://vox.divinity.edu.au/event/entangled-worlds-the-2026-iscast-15th-biennial-conference-on-science-and-christianity/
LOCATION:Catholic Theological College\, 278 Victoria Parade\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Catholic Theological College,Conference,Hybrid (Online and In-person)
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