UFT e-News 2010 #16 (June 18)

1. Change of postal address … not location
2. Semester 1 Results
3. MCD Centenary & ANZATS Conferences
4. MCD Centenary Dinner Invitation
5. God and the Natural Sciences
6. Interfaith Death and Dying Symposium: Full Audio recordings available for download
7. Semester 2 Enrolment
 
 
 
1. Change of postal address … not location!
Please note we have changed our postal address to Centre for Theology and Ministry, 29 College Crescent, Parkville VIC 3052.  This is not a change of office, as we are still located exactly where we were before, we have just changed the address in order to prevent confusion in people and mail finding us.

2. Semester 1 Results
Results will be released from Thursday 8th July.
 
3. MCD & ANZATS Conferences
Melbourne College of Divinity 2010, The Future of Religion in Australian Society,  5 – 7 July 2010, Trinity College, University of Melbourne. The Centenary Conference will be a seminal event in theological reflection in Australia, providing valuable insights for theological and academic institutions in Australia and overseas. A stimulating conference program consisting of presentations by distinguished international and national scholars will provide a dynamic platform for delegates to debate and consider ‘The Future of Religion in Australian Society’.

The 2010 ANZATS/ANZSTS Conference will explore questions such as: ‘What does it mean to live in the light of the hope that the future is God’s?’, ‘How shall we speak of the unknown – and the unknowable?’

Both the MCD and ANZATS conferences are being held in conjunction with each other. The MCD has chosen the theme, ‘The Future of Religion in Australian Society’, to engage a wide range of scholars in public dialogue.

The MCD Conference runs from Monday July 5 to Wednesday July 7, while the ANZATS / ANZSTS Conference runs from Wednesday July 7 to Friday July 9, the Wednesday being an ‘overlap’ between the two conferences.

Joint registration for both the MCD and ANZATS conferences is encouraged with a discount rate of $545 is on offer for those who decide to register for both events.  For more information or to register visit: http://www.mcd.edu.au/centenary-conference or http://www.anzats.edu.au/conference_2010.html

4. MCD Centenary (1910 – 2010) Dinner
The Melbourne College of Divinity has pleasure in inviting you to join the MCD community, friends and colleagues to attend this special celebration to be held on Sunday 4 July 2010 at Park Hyatt Hotel Ballroom, Melbourne commencing 7.00pm for 7.30pm.

The Melbourne College of Divinity is the second oldest self-regulating Higher Education institution in Victoria, and the sixth oldest in the nation. The MCD has been an international pioneer in ecumenical theological education for 100 years.

Guest Speaker Kathleen Williams, Yarra Theological Union, Former President of YTU and Inaugural Chair of the MCD Academic Board, Former Congregational Leader (2 terms) Sisters of Mercy Bathurst, past member of the Executive Council of WOCATI - World Conference of Associations of Theological Institutes

The Centenary Dinner promises to be one of the significant events of the Centenary Celebrations. A chance to honour the achievements of the past and promise of the future with friends and colleagues whilst enjoying fine food in a relaxed atmosphere.  Please join in this special event. Cost $100.00 per person.  RSVP by Thursday 24 June 2010   Telephone: CLEMS (Conference Links & Event Management) Services on 9416 3833 or E-mail: centenaryconference@clems.com.au
 
5. God and the Natural Sciences
Next Wednesday 23rd of June, Revd Dr Stephen Ames will be speaking on ‘God and the Natural Sciences’ and reflecting on the recent atheist convention and the views of atheist Richard Dawkins.  Starting at 8pm at the Yarra Theological Union, 34 Bedford St, Box Hill entry is by donation and tea and coffee will be available.

6. Interfaith Death and Dying Symposium: Full Audio recordings available for download
In April 2010, with sponsorship from the Victorian Multicultural Commission and the Australian Catholic University, the Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne hosted a three day Interfaith Symposium on Death and Dying.

The full audio recordings of this Symposium are now available (with program, photographs and some written presentations) on the Commissions website for downloading. http://www.eic.cam.org.au/past-events/interfaith-symposium-on-death-and-dying.html

7. Semester 2 Enrolment close Thursday 15th July 2010 
Don’t forget second semester enrolments close Thursday 15th July.  If you need to vary your existing enrolment for second semester please complete the MCD Change of Enrolment form available from www.mcd.edu.au. Students are encouraged to make any changes to their enrolment early to avoid delays. If you are an existing student but did not study in first semester please complete a 2010 MCD Re-enrolment form.  Students can contact the UFT office on 9340 8890 and speak with the receptionist Kim Anderson to arrange an appointment with the dean Peter Sherlock to discuss their course, or can send their enquiry by email to the registrar Margaret Tropea on admin@uft.edu.au. 
 
The UFT has a mid year intake for new students, if you know of someone who is interested in learning about study options at the UFT or wishing to enrol for second semester please encourage them to contact the UFT office before the end of June for more information.  Flyers providing information and details on second semester units are available from the CTM reception for mid year entry into the BTheol, GradDipTheol and MDiv.  We would be happy to send the 2010 Handbook and information by post on request.