UTC eNews 201260week1
Welcome
back to the first week of classes. In
particular you will notice a couple of new faces. We have a number of students starting their
programs this session. As well, watch
out for and make welcome Rev Dr Chris Budden
(teaching Theological Ethics), Rev Dr David Reichardt (teaching Ecotheology)
and Rev Dr Peter Davis (teaching Homiletics).
FROM THE ACADEMIC
DESK
Forward Planning
We are hard at work in the
timetable for 2013 – yes already. Below
is a draft of the BTh subjects proposed for next year.
Research Seminar
The next research seminar is on Friday July 20 in
the afternoon. Details of the presenters
and presentations next week.
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.
Study Skills – if you would like
assistance with your study skills, please see Student Admin to arrange an
appointment with the Study Skills Tutor, Carolyn Craig-Emilsen.
FROM THE CHAPEL
The
college holds a service of Word and Sacrament every Wednesday at 11.45. All welcome.
Lectionary Pent 7, 2 Sm 6:1-5, 12b-19, Ps 24, Eph 1:3-14, Mk 6:14-29
(Green). As well, Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday at College begin with communal
morning prayer at 9.25 and then to classes at 9.40. All welcome.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday
11 July – World Population Day – This
year's theme is “Universal Access to Reproductive Health Services.”
Reproductive health problems remain the leading cause of ill health and death
for women of childbearing age worldwide. Nearly 800 women die every day in the
process of giving life. On the World Population Day, many activities and
campaigns will call attention to the essential part that reproductive health
plays in creating a just and equitable world. For more information
http://www.un.org/en/events/populationday/
Wednesday, 11 July 2012, 7.30pm - Lecture by Professor
Paul Dafydd Jones on “Patience and passion – Christian the ology
after Karl Barth” at the Centre for
Ministry. Paul
has written numerous articles and essays on systematic, political, and
constructive the ology. The lecture will be followed by
a response by Matthe w Wilcoxen and the evening will be chaired by Ben Myers . Supper to follow.
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. Please 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.
At the UTC morning
tea this Friday, Renee will be fundraising for the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse at RPA – would you please
bring a donation.
FROM THE STUDENT ASSOCIATION
Wednesday Community Lunches are held after the 11.45 Communion Service. Lunch is
approx 1pm. Everyone is welcome to join students and staff in this activity.
The cost is $40 per semester payable to John Barker, the treasurer.
FORWARD PLANNING
Work is being done on the timetable for 2013. However, even while the session is beginning,
it is worth taking a look into the future.
The proposed offerings for 2013 in the BTh currently are:
201330
|
201360
|
|
THL101
NT Greek 1
|
THL100
Intro to Biblical Languages: Possibly
by Distance Only
|
|
THL102
Biblical Hebrew
|
THL204
NT Greek 2
|
|
THL302
NT Greek 3
|
THL241
Biblical Hebrew 2
|
|
THL306
Biblical Hebrew 3
|
||
THL105
Intro OT
|
THL106
Intro NT
|
|
THL208
Gospel Traditions
|
THL202
Old Testament History & Narrative
|
|
THL203
Paul and His Letters
|
THL307
Johannine Literature
|
|
THL308
The Prophetic Literature
|
||
THL131
Early Church
|
THL132
Reformation
|
|
THL319
Uniting Church Studies
|
THL231
|
|
THL115 Liturgical
Theology
|
THL120
Practical Theology
|
|
THL218
|
THL228
Pastoral Care
|
|
THL220
The Diaconate
|
THL238
|
|
THL230
The Practice of Cross Cultural Ministry
|
THL320
Homiletics
|
|
THL325
Pastoral Care in Context
|
THL366
Christian Education
|
|
THL354
Youth, Culture and
|
||
THL216
Christian Spirituality
|
THL215
Jesus the Christ
|
|
THL316
The Triune God
|
THL326
Theological Ethics
|
|
THL334
Interfaith Dialogue
|
COM120
Reasoning, Values and Communication Distance
Only
|
|
COM120
Reasoning, Values and Communication Proposed
on site at UTC
|
THL242
New Religious Movements Distance Only
|
|
THL328
Reconciliation: The Theological-Political Nexus in Indigenous Public Policy Distance Only
|
THL329
World Religions
|
|
201390 THL310
Ordination Studies
|
||
ADVERTISING
28-29 July – St James’ King Street will be holding the 2012
St James’ Talks – for more information see www.sjks.or.au
KEEPING IN TOUCH
Our
weekly eNewsletter is also posted on our utcnews blog. To follow or subscribe
go to http://utcnews.blogspot.com/
The newsletter is from the College
Secretary and Vice-Principal (Academic).
News items in by 1.00 pm each Friday
to suzannecnsw.uca.org.au or gerardm@nsw.uca.org.au
|
No comments:
Post a Comment