BackOnce again we are delighted to present a series of four virtual Advent talks by Australian biblical scholars from Yarra Theological Union, a College of the University of Divinity. Each week, this group of accomplished guides will work together to explore the readings for the week.
Speaking to us from their own area of expertise will be:
- Dr Mary Reaburn NDS
- Dr Chris Monaghan CP
- Dr Paul Creevey FMS
This is the perfect opportunity to enrich your Advent journey.
Accreditation^ is available for eligible teachers seeking professional development hours. Up to four hours of accreditation is available (1 hour per session). Note, due to administration requirements associated with this accreditation, a nominal fee of $22 will be charged for those seeking accreditation. Certificates will be issued post the completion of all events.
For those not seeking accreditation of professional development hours, the events remains FREE of charge.
EVENT DETAILS
TIME: 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm (AEDT)*
WHERE: Via Zoom
COST:
– No Accreditation: Free
– With Accreditation: $22.00 (incl. GST) (4 sessions)^
REGISTRATION:
No Accreditation: Click on the REGISTER HERE button below.
With Accreditation: Click on the FOR ACCREDITATION button below.
Online registration is essential. Zoom meeting details will be forwarded upon registration.
REGISTRATION
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SPEAKERS
Dr Mary Reaburn NDS
Mary teaches Wisdom Literature and Psalms. She is a Sister of Our Lady of Sion and has a deep respect for the literature we call the Old Testament or First Testament and for Jewish and Christian interpretation of these texts. She has also taught at Holy Trinity Theological College in Harare, Zimbabwe. Mary is member of the Council of the Australian Bishops’ Conference for Christian Unity and Inter-religious Dialogue and on the Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission of the Melbourne Archdiocese. She is particularly involved in Jewish-Christian and Jewish-Catholic relations.
Dr Chris Monaghan CP
Chris is a Passionist who studied at YTU and then at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome and Jerusalem. Since 1987 he has been lecturing at YTU in both Old and New Testament. The major focus of his teaching throughout these years has been Matthew, Luke-Acts and the letters of Paul.
Br Dr Paul Creevey
Paul is a Marist Brother who completed his PhD in Scripture, majoring in John’s Gospel, at KU Leuven in Belgium. He also completed his STL in Systematic Theology with a thesis on a Pastoral Framework on Grace from the writings of Pope Francis. Paul lives at Marist House in Fitzroy, a community that provides accommodation for young people doing full-time study in Melbourne. Paul lectures in Biblical Studies and Biblical Languages, as well as Systematic Theology at both Yarra Theological College and Catholic Theological College, both Colleges are part of the Melbourne University of Divinity. Paul’s most recent book is entitled: In the Garden There Was a New Tomb: A Reading of John 19:38-20:29
*Starting times around Australia and New Zealand
ACT, NSW, TAS, VIC: 7.00pm (AEDT)
NT: 5.30pm
QLD: 6.00pm
SA: 6.30pm
WA: 4.00pm
NZ: 9.00pm
^ Accreditation is provided in accordance with the requirements of Catholic Education Commission Victoria. For educators outside of Victoria, you may wish to confirm with your own Catholic Education Office as to the 4 hours PD recognition. Attendees requesting accreditation must attend the live events – we are unable to provide accreditation for viewing the videos after the session.
