UTC eNews 201360 Week 4
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Charles
Sturt University
The Centre
for Public and Contextual Theology in conjunction with the School of Theology
Public and
Contextual Theology (PACT) Research Fellow at Uniting Theological College,
Nth Parramatta
Charles Sturt University’s Centre for Public and Contextual Theology is offering, through
UTC, a grant for $75,000 to a scholar to research and publish works of
international quality in the area of public and contextual theology. The PACT fellow is expected to be an active
participant in the research culture of the Nth Parramatta site.
The offer is for twelve months, commencing January 1st
2014.
Generally applicants must have a doctorate in theology or
a related field.
The application should contain:
·
Details of recent publications of international quality in public
theology and related areas
·
The proposed research, including book contracts, acceptances by
journals etc.
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Evidence of qualifications
Applications are to be no longer than 500-700 words,
excluding supporting documentation. They
are to be submitted in hardcopy to the Academic Dean, United Theological
College 16 Masons Drive, Nth Parramatta, 2151 or electronically to joannes@nsw.uca.org.au by 5.00 pm on
Monday August 12th 2013.
The decision of the PACT Grant Panel is final and no
correspondence will be entered into.
The Panel reserves the right to not award the grant. The recipient of the grant will be notified
within 28 working days of the closing date.
Assoc. Prof. Gerard Moore
Head of
School
School
of Theology Charles Sturt University
Campus:
United Theological College
16
Masons Drive
North
Parramatta 2151
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FROM THE
FIRST YEAR MENTOR
Pasifika Information evening,
Wednesday September 18th: 6.30-9.30pm - an information evening
specifically created for Pacific Islanders who are thinking about studying
theology will be held at UTC.
This is an opportunity to meet members of faculty, explore the different
pathways into the degree, meet current and former Pacific Island students and
hearing about the many different ways of being supported (financial and
otherwise) for the duration of the degree. For more information about the
evening or for flyers contact: Sef Carroll secarroll@csu.edu.au
or Student Admin: 8838 8914.
Reading
Workshop with Ben Myers,
Wednesday August 14th 4.30-5.30pm - Ben Myers will be leading a session
on maximising reading time and comprehension.
Please
contact Sef Carroll secarroll@csu.edu.au
or Student Admin 8838 8914 for more information or to register your attendance.
Referencing
- It is the fourth
week of session and no doubt first assignments are due. If you would like help
with referencing, setting up endnote or navigating the CSU website, please
contact Sef Carroll: secarroll@csu.edu.au
or 8838 8914
FROM
THE SENIOR STUDENT
Senior
Student -
Suzanne Stanton, will be available to discuss with students any concerns or
needs every Thursday during semester from 1.00pm until 4.00pm. She will be
located in the All Saints Room in the library. If you need to contact Suzanne
at any time, or wish to arrange a meeting at another time, you can ring her on
0408 659 702 or email her at suziestanton@bigpond.com.
According to the charter of the Student Association, the Senior Student is
appointed to represent the Student Association in its dealings with the
Principal and other relevant bodies, be involved in pastoral oversight of
students and consult with the Principal about the day to day running of the
college.
FROM
STUDENT ADMINISTRATION
This Friday 9th
August is Census Date and the last day that you can make any changes to your
enrolment for second semester. All subjects must be finalised including
deleting any that you do not intend to take by 5pm on Friday.
Any student
who is not studying this semester must also apply for leave by this Friday. If
anyone has any concerns, please contact the Student Admin office.
LECTIONARY
for Sunday 11 August - Pentecost 12: Isaiah 1:1, 10-20, Psalm
50:1-8, 22-23, Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16, Luke 12:32-40 (Green).
SERVICE
OF WORD & SACRAMENT - will be held on Wednesday 14 August
from 11.30 in the chapel, followed by Community Lunch - all welcome.
SYNOD
NEWS
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd visits Ryde Uniting Church Ryde
Uniting Church - PM Kevin
Rudd, and Kate Lundy, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, and candidate for
Bennelong, Jason Yat-sen Li, visited the 'Little Learners' class and ESL
classes at Ryde Uniting Church. Rev. Dr Brian Brown and Rev. Ji Zhang met with them
and put our multicultural church in the national spotlight today. Read more here:
http://bit.ly/19MIplK. There
may be news items about this visit on TV tonight.
Lena & David Reichard’s Service of
Induction (David) and Commissioning (Lena), Sunday 1 September 2013, 6pm - the Reichardt’s are heading to Manali in the Himalayas
of North India. All are welcome to attend this service at Eastwood Uniting
Church, 16 Lakeside Road, Eastwood.
GENERAL NEWS
Theology
& Philosophy Postgraduate Research Conference 2013
- Sydney Tuesday 1 October 2013 at the Australian Catholic University
Strathfield Campus. Calling for papers (by 23 August 2013) - direct to james.mclaren@acu.edu.au
KEEPING
IN TOUCH
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