Andrew Sloane
Religion and Social Policy
John Bottomley, Chairperson for the Religion and Social Policy (RASP) Network, speaks to VOX about his new publication "Money Talks".
All RASP events are open to the public, unless otherwise indicated.
Upcoming events: RASP
Opinion articles by RASP members
Latest news: RASP
University of DivinityReport reveals push for profits compromises finance sector staff
This article is republished from Mirage news. A Report commissioned by the Finance Sector Union of Australia (FSU) and completed by the Religion and Social Policy Network of the University of Divinity has found the...
Flourishing and Wellbeing – Call for Papers
Measurement, Meaning and Mindfulness in Health, Education and Work Elizabeth Anscombe’s term ‘human flourishing’ describes the quest and desire for ‘the good life’—wellbeing or life in its fullness and wholeness. It has...
Catholic Theological CollegeNew direction for RASP – from Centre to Network
At the conclusion of 2019, the University’s Centre for Religion and Social Policy will move in a new direction, becoming an affiliate network of the University, rather than a Centre. This decision was made by the...
Spiritual Healing for a Peaceable and Reconciled Independent West Papuan Nation
The escalating violence in West Papua has given added urgency to the first research report completed for the Federal Republic of West Papua (FRWP) Foreign Embassy by the Centre for Religion and Social Policy (RASP). The...
Watch: Earth@Peace Landmark Conference Highlights
A summary of highlights from the conference organisers: Emeritus Professor Joseph A. Camilleri OAM La Trobe University Chair, Earth@Peace Project Reverend Dr Gordon Preece Director, Centre for Religion & Social...
Opening of the Earth @ Peace Conference
It was a privilege to be involved in the opening session of the Earth @ Peace conference this morning. Following introductory remarks from Reverend Associate Professor Sean Winter, Principal of Pilgrim Theological...
Gabrielle McMullenEarth@Peace Conference Streaming Live next Tuesday and Wednesday
Earth@Peace Conference Streaming Live next Tuesday and Wednesday The Earth@Peace project has had an exceptional response. Bookings for the April Conference closed several weeks ago. We’ve had a substantial waiting...
Principles and Practice for Church Governance
From 2-3 March 2019, Yarra Theological Union will host a weekend conference to explore principles and practice for Church Governance. At the 2018 Catholic Social Services conference in Melbourne, Elizabeth Proust AO...
RASP members win Australasian Religious Press Awards
The Centre for Research in Religion & Social Policy (RASP) of the University of Divinity has been well represented again at the recent ARPA (Australasian Religious Press Association) 2018 awards for work published...
Conference Communiqué: Health and Integrity Conference
For the Christian churches, we are at a Tipping Point. Recovery will depend on engaging in a thoroughgoing reformation of theology, structures, governance, leadership and culture. Introduction An ecumenical conversation...
Health and Integrity conference calls for a ‘reformation’ of Australia’s churches
Media Release | Friday 31 August 2018 For immediate release Health and Integrity conference calls for a ‘reformation’ of Australia’s churches following Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse...