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SUMMARY:Exploring Theology in the UCA
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Theology in the UCA has been created around the Worship and Preaching Competencies for Biblical studies from the “Assembly Standards and Competencies for the Formation and Education for the Specified Ministry of Lay Preacher”. So\, those training for the ministry of Lay Preaching\, and those needing to undertake training for the Worship and Preaching Competencies for Pastors (as these are the same)\, can be assured they are receiving training to help them meet these competencies. \nHowever\, Exploring Theology in the UCA was also written and developed to encourage faith and discipleship formation. So\, it is also a great unit for: \n\nWorship leaders\npeople undertaking a Period of Discernment\nLay Preachers looking for some continuing education\npeople who would like to explore Theology as a way of deepening their faith and relationship with God and\nanyone just generally interested in knowing more about how we ‘do’ Theology in the UCA.\n\nExploring Theology in the UCA covers: \n\nWhat is Theology and how is it used by individuals and in the church\, particularly the Uniting Church in Australia\nThe meaning of revelation and the authority of Scripture\nThe Trinity\nThe Holy Spirit\nCreation and Eco-Theology\nGod’s Providence and Evil\nHumanity and Sin\nSalvation\nThe Church\nMission\nChristian Hope\n\nExploring Theology in the UCA is offered through access to online learning materials and a Zoom class. \nInternet not great at home? The unit is also designed so that the base material can be downloaded and saved to your computer. Others interested in learning in your Presbytery? Why don’t you learn together – and download your learning material to work on at home. \nThe textbook for Exploring Theology in the UCA (and Exploring Christology) is Faith Seeking Understanding: An Introduction to Christian Theology\, 4th Edition by Daniel Migliore (2023). Please make sure you purchase this book before starting the unit\, and leave time for it to arrive! Available in ebook\, Kindle\, or paperback. It is also available from Koorong in paperback. \nFor those who are very new to theological thinking\, the following two books would be extremely helpful to obtain and read before the unit\, if possible: \n\nThinking the Faith\, Living the Faith: An Introduction to Christian Theology by Christopher C Walker – available in paperback only\nA “Down and Dirty” Guide to Theology by Donald K McKim – available in Kindle or paperback\n\nBoth books are great ‘stepping stones’ or aids in helping you to get your thinking at a different level. Learning theology is like learning a new language\, particularly in the beginning. It can be helpful to ‘step up’ into your formal learning through other reading \n  \nTo register\, click here \nRegistrations close strictly on Friday 14 February 2025 \n 
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SUMMARY:Uniting Church Ministry & Mission Day
DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Theology and Ministry is hosting a Synod Ministry and Mission Day on Tuesday 18 February 2025\, which will include a welcome to country\, an induction service for the new Lecturer in Systematic Theology and Ministry Formation Coordinator\, and a Commencement lecture by Rev Professor Sathianathan Clarke\, Lecturer in Theology and Mission\, United Theological College\, North Parramatta: “Discipleship in a multireligious world: faithful living in the Jesus Way and gracious loving within the embrace of the Trinity.” \n  \n9.30 am Welcome to country\, smoking ceremony \n10 am    Worship service in Yuma Auditorium\nincluding the induction of new Synod ministry staff. \nPreacher: Rev Dr David Fotheringham\, Moderator\, VicTas Synod. \n11 am     Morning tea \n11.30     Commencement Lecture in Yuma Auditorium\nThe commencement lecture marks the beginning of the academic year for Pilgrim Theological College. \n“Discipleship in a multireligious world: faithful living in the Jesus Way and gracious loving within the embrace of the Trinity.” \nRev Dr Sathianathan Clarke\, Lecturer in Theology and Mission\, United Theological College\, North Parramatta. \n12.45 pm Lunch \n  \n \nAbout Sathi Clarke \nSathianathan (Sathi) Clarke is Lecturer in Theology and Mission at United Theological College\, North Parramatta. \nSathi is a Presbyter of the Church of South India. He bridges the world between establishment and the marginalised\, the global and the local\, and academy and the congregation. He has taught and lectured on global Christianity\, contextual theology\, postcolonial mission\, and interreligious dialogue in India\, the U.S.A.\,\nthe U.K.\, Germany\, Sri Lanka\, Korea\, South Africa\, and Liberia. \nIn his research and teaching\, Sathi has cultivated specialties in contextual theology\, constructive global theology\, and theology of religions. From 1996-2004 he was on the faculty at United Theological College\, Bangalore. He has also been visiting professor at Harvard Divinity School and\, for the last twenty years\, the Bishop Sundo Kim Chair in World Christianity and Professor of Theology\, Culture and Mission at Wesley Theological Seminary\, Washington D.C\, a chair Sathi continues to hold in conjunction with his appointment at UTC. \n  \n  \nTo register\, click here
URL:https://victas.uca.org.au/event/uniting-church-ministry-mission-day/
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