The Centre for the History of European Discourses and The Centre for the Study of Science, Religion and Society are proud to present:

“The Reformation Era and the Makings of Modernity” by Prof Brad Gregory (University of Notre Dame)

on Thursday the 13^th of November at 06:30 pm in the Terrace Room, Sir Llew Edwards Building, UQ

David Pitman – ‘The Relevance of Reinhold Niebuhr for the
Contemporary Academy and Church’  at the University of Queensland

Studies in Religion Seminars – Theology Series Program 2014

School of History, Philosophy, Religion, and Classics
Room E319 Forgan Smith building. Further details can be found at

Theology seminars sem 2 2014

The ANZATS Conference in 2015 will be held on 29th June to 1st July

at the Sydney College of Divinity Campus, Sydney

The conference theme is “A Life Worth Living: Religion and Ethics”.

The Keynote Speaker: Scott Stephens – Online Editor of Religion and Ethics for the ABC

The Conference Committee invites papers from practitioners from all the theological disciplines which reflect on these and related issues.The title of the proposed presentation at this conference, together with an abstract of 250-300 words should be submitted by February 15, 2015. See the attached flyer for details – ANZATS15 flyer (1)

Bernard Brandon Scott, has served for 23 years as the Darbeth Distinguished Professor of New Testament at the Phillips Theological Seminary, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

He is the author and editor of many books, including Hear Then the Parable and The Trouble with Resurrection. A charter member of the Jesus Seminar, Brandon is chair of Westar’s newly established Christianity Seminar. He served as chair of the Bible in Ancient and Modern Media Section of the Society of Biblical Literature, as well as a member of several SBL Seminars including the Parable Seminar and Historical Jesus Seminar. He holds an A.B. from St. Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, an M.A. from Miami University, and a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University.

The following ticketed events have been arranged in SE Queensland:

• JESUS APART FROM CHRISTIANITY
  Public lecture at St Mark’s Anglican Church, Buderim on Thursday evening, 25 September 2014, 7.00pm. Location: 7-17 Main Street, Buderim (opposite Buderim Mountain School).
• RE-THINKING PAUL AND WHAT IT MEANS TO BE CHRISTIAN 
  Full day workshop to be held at Caloundra, on Friday, 26 September 2014, 10.00am – 3.00pm. Location: Uniting Church Hall, 56c Queen St, Caloundra. (Light lunch included.)
• JESUS AFTER THE CHURCH: JESUS IN EMERGENT RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES
  Workshop to be held at the TLC Building, 16 Peel Street, South Brisbane on Saturday, 27 September 2014 (10.00am – 3.00pm)

In addition to the ticketed events available here, Brandon will also be preaching at all three Masses at St Mary’s in Exile, South Brisbane, on the weekend of 27/28 September: Saturday (6.30pm, preceeded by 20 minutes silent meditation from 6.10pm), Sunday (9.00am and 5.00pm).

Register online at the Common Dreams SEQ Eventbrite page.

Dr Peter O’Brien is a former long-time Vice-Principal of Moore Theological College, Sydney, and a notable New Testament scholar who has published commentaries on a number of New Testament letters.  Peter is visiting QTC to deliver a short series of lectures on Hebrews over two days – Thursday October 9th and Friday October 10th. Further details can be found at https://www.qtc.edu.au/event-registration/event/QTC_Peter_Obrien

Friday, 5 September 2014.
2.00pm

(Forgan Smith Building, room E319)

David McEwan

Love, Holiness and Happiness; But is the Greatest of These Love?
Given that much of Christianity emphasises the cross, self-denial andsuffering as key elements in spiritual formation, this seminar examines some of the implications of John Wesley’s theological focus on the love of God. The correlation between holiness, happiness and the centrality of love as the means to both is explicit in his writings. He agreed that while God used all of life’s circumstances to foster the spiritual life of the Christian, suffering was not essential. In the light of that understanding, he believed that God’s transforming work in human life and relationships was best accomplished by a full consciousness of his love, with the happiness and holiness that attends it.

Youthworks College
Location: Loftus
Date advertised: 28th July 2014
Job Type: Full time 
Closing Date: 22nd August 2014

Anglican Youthworks is seeking to appoint a Principal for Youthworks College following the appointment of the interim principal, the Rev Andrew Nixon, to be the Mission Director of Anglican Retirement Villages.

This strategically important position for the training of children’s and youth ministers for the Diocese of Sydney and beyond, requires a visionary educator with strong leadership ability, who has extensive experience and outstanding expertise in ministry to young people.

A high degree in theology is essential, as is an affinity for the Anglican Church in the Diocese of Sydney.

The successful applicant will stand firmly in the protestant, reformed and evangelical tradition. 

For information on the College visit: www.youthworkscollege.edu.au

Applications may be directed to the Rev Zachary Veron, CEO, Anglican Youthworks, PO Box A287, Sydney South NSW 1235 or by email to ceo@youthworks.net

You are invited to the next Brisbane Australian and New Zealand Association of Theological Schools (ANZATS) seminar which will be held on August 22 at Malyon College at Mitchelton from 1pm to 3.30 pm.
Ian Hussey, who is director of On Line Development at Malyon will speak about On Line Delivery of theological education.
We are also pleased to have members of the local chapter of ANZTLA Nica and Sarah who will speak on “Learning & teaching online experiences: LEO at MacAuley Library, ACU & and Lyndelle and Anna who will speak on OLE at Trinity Theological Library, Trinity College.