There is some news about the College as classes are almost upon us. Ben Myers has returned from study leave and is a welcome return to the corridors and classrooms. As well, Clive Pearson is now on leave till the end of December. In his absence the role of College Principal is being undertaken by the two current Vice Principals, Carolyn Thornley (Ecclesial) and Gerard Moore (Academic). Clive’s role as Head of School has been assumed by Gerard Moore as Acting Head of School.
FROM THE ACADEMIC DESK
We are very glad to welcome Jenny Stockton to the UTC team this week (Jenny will be transferring from her role as Uniting Venues Receptionist over the coming weeks). Jenny takes on the role of part-time Student Administrator along with Renee, as Joanne will assume the role of Courses Administration Officer, with Itu leaving this Wednesday to pursue new opportunities.
FROM THE FACULTY
The Third Annual Post Graduate Research Conference will be held 25-26 September at the Australian Catholic University Strathfield Campus. The conference is a collaborative project sponsored by the Australian College of Theology, Australian Catholic University , Charles Sturt University
FROM THE DEAN OF CANDIDATES
Candidates - meetings will soon be arranged by the College Secretary for each of you to individually meet with the Acting Principals on Thursday afternoons to allow opportunity to discuss your situation.
FROM STUDENT ADMINISTRATION
Student Scholarships for Second Session – applications can be obtained from Student Admin. If you have any enquiries regarding Scholarship applications for First or Second Session 2012, please contact Student Admin.
Orientation for Ministry Candidates – will be held on Monday 9 July, 10.30am-12.30pm in G3.
Subject outlines are now available on the Interact site: these contain information about text books and required readings.
FROM THE CHAPEL
There is no chapel service this week. This week’s lectionary is Pentecost 6: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, Psalm 48, 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, Mark 6:1-13 (Green).
FROM THE LIBRARY
Please come and see the current display in the Library celebrating the Pacific nation of Kiribati Clive Pearson will be visiting Kiribati in July to be part of the Accreditation Commission Team to the Tanginitebu Theological College
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE COLLEGE
This Sunday, 8 July 2012, 3pm - Book Launch of Professor Bruce Mansfield’s Summer is Almost Over at the Centre for Ministry. Summer is Almost Over is a personal account of Bruce’s ideas behind the Reformation History courses he conducted at Sydney and Macquarie Universities
Next Wednesday, 11 July 2012, 7.30pm - Lecture by Professor Paul Dafydd Jones on “Patience and passion – Christian theology after Karl Barth” at the Centre for Ministry. Paul has written numerous articles and essays on systematic, political, and constructive theology. The lecture will be followed by a response by Matthew Wilcoxen and the evening will be chaired by Ben Myers.
Seminar with Professor Marcia Bunge on Tuesday 24 July, 1.30-3.00pm in G3 – please note that all students are encouraged to attend this seminar. Please RSVP the College Secretary, suzannec@nsw.uca.org.au. Professor Bunge serves on the international board of the Child Theology Movement (www.childtheology.org) and steering committees of the American Academy
Rev Harry Herbert’s “Director’s Cut” Farewell will be held 2 August 2012, 4.30-7.00pm at the CFM. Rev Herbert is a strong public voice on issues of injustice and actively advocates on behalf of service users of UnitingCare. All are welcome to join this evening of reflections and insights from the retiring Executive Director of UnitingCare. RSVP bjafari@unitingcarenswact.org.au or ph 9376 0446 by July 24.
The Hannam Student Graduation will be held on Friday 17 August 2012, 4.00-9.30pm in the Dining Room. If you would like to attend, please contact Sang Taek Lee.
25th Anniversary of the Centre for Ministry – please claim Sunday 7 October in your diaries to celebrate 25 years of ministry at the CFM and over 100 years of forming people and transforming lives within the Burnside property. More details to come.
This week is NAIDOC Week – celebrations are held across Australia
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The University of Auckland Faculty of Arts extends an invitation to the School of Theology 10 Year Celebration, to be held 2-3 September 2012 at the Fale Pasificka. More information contact Melissa Rodger +64 9 9236676 or m.rodger@auckland.ac.nz
ISCAST Melbourne Annual Lecture and Intensive 2012 will be held 9-11 November at the Center for Theology and Ministry, Parkville VIC. Keynote Speaker is Dr Mark Worthin and the topic is “Divine Disclosure in an Age of Science and Technology: How can God be known in the Modern Age?” Further details www.iscast.org/intensive2012
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