UTC eNews 201360 Week 6

UTC eNews 201360 Week 6

RESEARCH NEWS

Cassily Charles - this Thursday and Friday 22-23 August, we are fortunate to have Cassily Charles, the Academic Writing Coordinator for Higher Degree Research Students at CSU, who will give a couple of presentations for the School of Theology. Details of her presentations:

Thursday 22^rd August

Venue:     CISACS (Centre for Islamic Sciences and Civilisation), 128 – 134 South Parade, Auburn

Time:       6.00pm – 8.30pm
Topic: Developing a good structure for your literature review (and other academic texts)

This practical workshop will cover some of the techniques you can use to create a good structure for your literature review. (Although it focuses on the literature review, some of the techniques will also be useful for other kinds of academic writing.) We will discuss strategies for capturing your initial ideas from your reading, strategies for analysing and relating ideas together, and strategies for choosing the order of sections and paragraphs that fits with your analysis and the purpose of your literature review.

RSVP to Joanne on joannes@nsw.uca.org.au

Friday 23^rd August

Venue:     UTC, 16 Masons Dr, North Parramatta

Time:       1.00pm – 4.00pm at the Post Grad Seminar in G3

Topic:       Writing More Clearly

This practical workshop discusses specific features of your paragraphs, sentences and whole texts, which you can control to communicate your ideas more clearly. It includes opportunities to put strategies into practice on your own writing, and to share feedback with other participants. You will need at least one page of your own academic writing to take part in the session.

There is an opportunity in the morning prior to this afternoon seminar to meet with Cassily one on one so she can help students with their research & writing. Students can consult with her on a variety of issues (research, thesis proposal, proofreading, writing Literature Review, paraphrasing, writing for conference presentation, English as Second Language matters etc). If you are interesting in scheduling an appointment with Cassily, please contact Joanne Stokes. Appointments can be made from 10am – 12pm.

 

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

FROM THE FACULTY

Theological Reflection for the homily on Wednesday 21 August - Jione Havea

Refuge and refugees

·         God is addressed as a refuge in Ps 71:1-6, indicating that refugees have been around for a long time

·         The psalmist appeals to God’s righteousness, rather than to God’s power, covenant or mercy (v.2)

o   Implication: a righteous God cannot but deliver the ones who seek refuge

·         Fast-forward to Australia: Refugees are coming; the government wants to turn them away; what is the church doing?

o   There are different kinds of refugees: political refugees, economic refugees, ecological refugees, and so forth

·         The psalmist appeals to a God whom s/he trusts and in who s/he hopes (v.5)

o   The psalmist has leaned on God all her/his whole life (v.6)

·         Fast-forward: Can refugees lean on us? on the church (UCA)? on you?

·         The challenge for preaching on this text: To be practical, for the sake of refugees

SERVICE OF WORD & SACRAMENT - will be held on Wednesday 21 August from 11.30 in the chapel, followed by Community Lunch - all welcome.

Lectionary for Sunday 25 August:

Pentecost 14: Jer 1:4-10, Ps 71:1-6, Heb 12:18-29, Lk 13:10-17 (Green)

FROM THE FIRST YEAR MENTOR

Reading Workshop - The Workshop led by Ben Myers on Wednesday 14th August was well attended. Students appreciated tips on reading more efficiently and with intention and purpose by using the SQ3R method.Given the success of the workshop and the feedback by those who attended, it is intended that a Reading Workshop will be run once a session.

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 hear 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.

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 THE STUDENT ASSOCIATION

Lunch Contributions $40 - to fund the Community Lunch each Wednesday following Chapel, a contribution of $40 each semester is asked of every student/faculty member/regular visitor. Please make payment early in the semester if possible. Payment is preferred by electronic payment to the following account:

Account Name: Students Associate Cheque Facility

Account Number: 1000 36352

Reference: Please put your name in as a reference + lunch

If you do not have the facilities to make payment via direct transfer, or have any questions, please see Seungjae Yeon (Treasurer) ph 0413 837 721. Thank you for your assistance.

POSITION VACANT - Youth Action Research Project - Lay Ministry Agent - Richmond Uniting Church is seeking a Lay Ministry Agent (10 hours per week for 20 weeks, with possibility of extension) to undertake a Youth Action Research Project and develop a youth ministry model for the future. Seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person to work with the young people, existing leaders and congregation to explore future models for youth ministry. The person would be supported by a reference group and Church Council. More information contact Greg Inskip at greg.inskip@gmail.com or phone 4578 3820. Applications close: Friday 20 September 2013

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