In Dunedin, New Zealand from Monday, September 30 to Friday, October 4<\/p>\n
Venue: BURNS LODGE at Holy Cross Centre<\/p>\n
89 Church Street, Mosgiel, Dunedin<\/p>\n
Jointly organised by<\/p>\n
\uf076 National Dialogue for Christian Unity Aotearoa New Zealand<\/p>\n
\uf076 Centre for Ecumenical Studies, Charles Sturt University Canberra<\/p>\n
Australie<\/p>\n
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Journey together towards unity<\/p>\n
We are called as disciples to belong together in just and inclusive communities, in our quest for unity and on our ecumenical journey, … \u201cArusha Call to Discipleship\u201d Conference on World Mission and Evangelism, Arusha, Tanzania, March 2018<\/p>\n
CREDIT TOWARDS OTHER QUALIFICATIONS<\/p>\n
– This course is offered both for students seeking accreditation towards a<\/p>\n
theology\/ministry degree and for others wishing to participate as audits.<\/p>\n
– On the successful completion of the course requirements students who seek accreditation will receive it from Charles Sturt University. Students may then apply to their university or college for credit toward their qualification.<\/p>\n
– Those wishing to attend the course as audits are welcome to join the course. Audits attend all sessions, but no assignments are required.<\/p>\n
OBJECTIVES<\/p>\n
This course unit will introduce students to the study of ecumenism by:<\/p>\n
– examining the biblical and theological basis for ecumenism<\/p>\n
– studying the history of the modern ecumenical movement<\/p>\n
– discussing issues pertaining to the Unity of the Church and to Mission<\/p>\n
– exploring problems and possibilities relating to ecumenical worship<\/p>\n
– considering matters relating to justice, reconciliation and ecology<\/p>\n
OUTCOMES<\/p>\n
Students will be enabled to:<\/p>\n
– develop a critical understanding of the ecumenical mission of the Church<\/p>\n
– give reasons for the modern ecumenical movement, drawing on the biblical and theological imperatives for Christian unity<\/p>\n
– demonstrate a general knowledge of the development of the modern ecumenical movement: the origins of the movement, the formation of the World Council of Churches, Roman Catholic Church\u2019s engagement with ecumenism and how the movement has found expression in Aotearoa-New Zealand<\/p>\n
– reflect on the theological issues with which the churches are currently<\/p>\n
grappling<\/p>\n
– display an awareness of other key issues, such as inter-religious dialogue<\/p>\n
and matters of social justice<\/p>\n
– engage critically with questions about the possibilities and future<\/p>\n
directions of the ecumenical movement<\/p>\n
– appreciate the richness of diversity within the oneness of the Christian<\/p>\n
Church<\/p>\n
– exercise critical and interpretative skills in the analysis of key ecumenical<\/p>\n
sources<\/p>\n
CONTENT<\/p>\n
The content of the course will include:<\/p>\n
– A presentation of the biblical and theological foundations in the quest for the visible unity of the Church
\n– An overview of the history of the modern ecumenical movement
\n– An investigation of contemporary issues within the ecumenical movement in New Zealand
\n– A study of the outcome of dialogues, both multilateral and bilateral
\n– An examination of the current Faith and Order work and publications<\/p>\n
SCHEDULE<\/p>\n
Monday 30 September \u2013 Friday 04 October 2019<\/p>\n
Session 1: 09.00 am \u2013 11.00 am<\/p>\n
Session 2: 11.30 am \u2013 01.00 pm<\/p>\n
Session 3: 02.00 pm \u2013 03.30 pm<\/p>\n
Session 4: 04.00 pm \u2013 05.30 pm<\/p>\n
GUEST PRESENTERS<\/p>\n
Rev. Prof. Emeritus Robert Gribben<\/p>\n
Professor of Worship and Mission, United Theological Hall, Melbourne, chairs the World Methodist Council\u2019s Ecumenical Commission and was co-founder of the Centre for Ecumenical Studies.<\/p>\n
Rt. Rev. Prof. Steven Pickard<\/p>\n
Executive Director of the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture. Formerly Bishop in the Archdiocese of Adelaide and a professorial fellow at Ripon College, Cuddesdon, Oxford. Currently an Assistant Bishop in the Canberra-Goulburn Diocese.<\/p>\n
Cardinal John Dew<\/p>\n
Archbishop of Wellington and Vice President of New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference. Conference Liaison for Holy Cross Seminary, the national seminary for formation of diocesan priests. Bishop for the Catholic Bishops Committee for Ecumenism. As Cardinal, the Holy Father has also appointed him to two Vatican entities; the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and the Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples.<\/p>\n
And Tutors from New Zealand<\/p>\n
Assessment Tasks<\/p>\n
An Essay of 4000 \u2013 4500 words (Undergraduate); Write an essay on one of the topics as given to the students, or negotiated, during the course.<\/p>\n
A set of readings will be sent to students for some preparatory work prior to the course.<\/p>\n
Assessment requirements will be stipulated in the book of readings along with the due dates.<\/p>\n
FEES<\/p>\n
(Includes GST, lunch and morning and afternoon tea)<\/p>\n
– Undergraduate students $ 375
\n– Audits $ 250 (No assignments required)<\/p>\n
Accommodation available at Burns Lodge. Bed & breakfast in Hostel Style rooms – $ 240 for 4 nights.<\/p>\n
APPLICATION FORM<\/p>\n
Title: _______<\/p>\n
Given Names: _________________________________<\/p>\n
Family Name: _________________________________<\/p>\n
Address: ______________________________________<\/p>\n
_______________________________________________<\/p>\n
Email: ________________________________________<\/p>\n
Preferred Telephone: ____________________________<\/p>\n
Uni \/ College \/ Church: ___________________________<\/p>\n
Fee Status [Please tick one only]<\/p>\n
Undergraduate<\/p>\n
Audit<\/p>\n
Payment by: Cheque \/ Direct Debit<\/p>\n
[Cheques payable to: Methodist Mission and Ecumenical]<\/p>\n
Direct debit into BNZ account number:<\/p>\n
02-0800-0766004-03 ref: your name + SoE<\/p>\n
Send the completed application form to:<\/p>\n
Secretary \u2013 National Dialogue for Christian Unity
\nMission & Ecumenical Office
\nPrivate Bag 11 903
\nEllerslie
\nAuckland 1542<\/p>\n
Email: mm-e@methodist.org.nz<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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