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New lecturer at SFC
St Francis Theological College in Brisbane has announced that the Rev’d Dr Cathy Thomson will be the Director of Formation and Lecturer in Theology at SFC, commencing January 2014. She is currently the Rector of Christ Church, St Lucia. Cathy has a PhD in Systematic Theology. She has been a sessional lecturer at St. Francis since 2009. Currently, Cathy is a member of Diocesan Council in Brisbane as well as the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia. She also serves on the Faith and Unity Commission of the National Council of Churches, the Executive of Queensland Churches Together, and the Ecumenical Affairs Committee of the Anglican Church of Australia. In December this year, Dr Thomson will conclude a nine year term on the Anglican/Lutheran International Commission.
New Principal for BST
Brisbane School of Theology (BST) is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev Dr Richard Gibson to the position of college Principal, commencing on 1 July 2014. Dr Gibson will be taking over the position previously held by Dr Johan Ferreira who stepped down from the role on 28 June 2013. Dr Gibson brings 20 years of theological teaching experience, lecturing at Moore Theological College (NSW) in New Testament Greek, New Testament and Early and Reformation Church History. Ordained in 1990 by the Anglican Diocese of Sydney, the Rev Dr Gibson holds a Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Theology, Bachelor of Theology, Diploma of Arts in Theology, and a Bachelor of Social Work. He served as Chairman of the College of Preachers (Sydney Diocese) from 2003 to 2009. [Full story …]
Call for Papers: Society of Asian Biblical Studies
The 2014 meeting of the Society of Asian Biblical Studies will be held in Chiang Mai, Thailand from 23 to 25 June. One of the principal objectives of SABS is to foster biblical scholarship and research in Asia that takes seriously the Asian context—its cultures, religions and methodologies. It is therefore imperative that papers presented at this meeting are attempts to understand the Bible from varied Asian perspectives. Proposals for papers that deal with our theme of Violence in the Human and Earth Community – Asian Biblical Response will be especially welcome.
Proposals must be submitted to styofabs@gmail.com or online at www.sabs-site.com by December 30, 2013.
TEMPLATE FOR PROPOSAL
Name (as you would like it to appear in the program):
Mailing Address:
Email:
Please circle the area or topic to which you think your paper should belong:
Apocalyptic Literature, Asian/Pacific Biblical Hermeneutics, Biblical Archaeology, Bible and Disability Studies, Bible Translations, Ecology and the Bible, Economics and the Bible, Feminist Interpretations of the Bible, General Epistles, Historical Books, Historical Jesus, Historical-Critical Readings of the Bible, Johannine Studies, Pauline Studies, Literary Criticism of the Bible, Pedagogy and/of Biblical Studies, Pentateuch, Postcolonial Criticism of the Bible, Prophets, Psalms, Queer Criticism of the Bible, Reception and Recycle of Biblical Narratives, Synoptic Gospels and Acts, Wisdom Literature, Teaching the Bible in Asia.Title of the Paper:
Language in which the paper will be presented:
Abstract (300 words or less):
Accordance for Windows
Accordance Bible Software has announced the release of its first version for Windows. This highly-regarded Bile software program has previously only been available in a Mac version, including mobile versions for iPhone and iPad in the last few years. The development of a native Windows version makes this elegant yet powerful Bible research tool available to a larger community of users. More details are available on the Accordance web site.
Call for articles
COLLOQUIUM, the Australian and New Zealand Theological Review is seeking general articles in all areas of theology, especially systematic, process and constructive theologies, church history and biblical studies, for forthcoming issues. For consideration for inclusion in May 2014 please submit your article by 30 November 2013. For consideration for inclusion in Nov 2014 please submit your article by 31 May 2014. Early submissions are welcome. For further information, please visit the COLLOQUIUM blog.
The Question of Nature
The Australian Academy of Humanities’ 2013 Symposium will explore the ways in which the humanities are vital to understanding the way communities deal with environmental change. The event will feature 14 speakers and panelists, including Professor Iain McCalman whose award-winning workDarwin’s Armada (Penguin, 2009) was the basis of the TV series, Darwin’s Brave New World. The Question of Nature will showcase some of the most exciting scholarship in the environmental humanities. For more information please visit www.humanities.org.au.
The Centre for the Study of Science, Religion and Society at Emmanuel College
The Centre for the Study of Science, Religion and Society at Emmanuel College invites you to hear a seminar on Friday 11 October 2013. Professor Ian Cameron, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland will speak to the topic: “To be human is to be an engineer.” 12.30 – 2.00pm. Emmanuel College, Sir William MacGregor Drive, St Lucia. A light lunch will be served prior to the seminar. RSVP to Sharon Burridge by Wednesday 9 October 2013: s.burridge@emmanuel.uq.edu.au (Tel: 07 3871 9362)
ANZATS on Facebook
To extend the reach of the Brisbane ANZATS online services, we have added a Facebook page. You can find us here, and we hope you will like us and tell your friends about us!
Giving Back 2013
Mission Travel, a Melbourne-based travel business with a focus on serving the diverse mission activities of the Christian community, has announced the next round of its “Giving Back” grants program.
Mission Travel is giving away $100,000 to Christian individuals, churches and ministries nationwide. We want to know how you would like to serve God and how a grant could make that happen.
The $100,000 is available in $5,000 and $10,000 grants as follows:
Overseas Experiences:
- Holy Land Experience
- Sponsored Child Visit
- Volunteer Africa
- Gap Year Travel Grant
- $5,000 Travel Grant
Scholarship:
- Ministry Training Scholarship
Cash Grants:
- $10,000 Grant (Organisation) X2
- $10,000 Grant (Individual) X2
- $5,000 Grant (Organisation) X2
- $5,000 Grant (Individual) X2
For more information, visit the Mission Travel web site: www.missiontravel.com.au/giving-back-2013
Accordance Bible Software Seminar
St Francis Theological College is hosting a free training seminar for Accordance Bible software on Saturday, 14 September.
The seminar will be presented by Dr Ken Simpson, the Australian demonstrator for Accordance.
In addition to providing an introduction to Accordance for new users, and workshops on some of the advanced capabilities of this software, Ken will also demonstrate the new Accordance for Windows version that is being released over the next few weeks. The afternoon program will include a parallel session for people interested in using this software for their personal Bible study as well as adult education programs.
There is no cost for attending this seminar, but participants are asked to register at least one week before: seminars@accordancebible.com
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