Annual Hoani Parata Lecture
The Theology Programme at the University of Otago and Selwyn College Te Maru Pūmanawa are pleased to present the third […]
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Theology Programme, The University of Otago
The Theology Programme at Otago offers campus and distance courses on the Bible, Christian Theology, Church History, Public Theology, Pastoral and Practical Theology, Ministry, and Chaplaincy that will deepen your understanding of the Christian Faith.
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All Saints' Anglican Church, Dunedin 786 Cumberland Str, North Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand
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Comemorating the Council of Nicaea in 2025
Online - Zoom MeetingThe year 2025 will mark the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council at Nicaea in 325, a key moment […]
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Doing Anabaptism at 500
Castle D Seminar Room 362 Leith Street, Dunedin North, Dunedin, New ZealandHybrid EventIn this Theology Seminar, Anabaptist pastor Bill Wiser explores whether the 500-year-old movement of radical discipleship, community, and reconciliation still offers a meaningful model for Christian life and human flourishing in the 21st century.
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Reinterpreting the Past in an Unprecedented Present: History and the Anthropocene
Archway 4 Lecture Theatre Archway Lecture Theatre Complex, Dunedin North, Dunedin, New ZealandHybrid EventIn his inaugural 2025 Burns Lecture, Professor Brad Gregory discusses how historical interpretations enrich our understanding of the Anthropocene, focusing on the impact of human activity on Earth's geology and environmental challenges.
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Fortunes for the Few, Misfortunes for the Many: Constructing the Ancient Inhumanities
Archway 4 Lecture Theatre Archway Lecture Theatre Complex, Dunedin North, Dunedin, New ZealandHybrid EventProfessor Gregory explores the socio-economic structures of ancient civilizations, highlighting wealth disparities and systemic injustices, revealing historical foundations of inequality and their significance in today’s society. He is a noted historian at Notre Dame.
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Enduring the Way of the World: Covenant, Community, and Justice in Ancient Israel
Archway 4 Lecture Theatre Archway Lecture Theatre Complex, Dunedin North, Dunedin, New ZealandHybrid EventProfessor Gregory's lecture on Ancient Israel examines the concepts of covenant and community, their impact on justice, and their influence on societal organization and legal systems, highlighting their enduring significance in contemporary contexts.
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How the Reformation Era (Indirectly) Led Us into Our Global Environmental Predicament
St John's in the City Presbyterian Church 170 Willis Str, Te Aro, Wellington, New ZealandProfessor Gregory examines the Reformation's environmental impact, linking religious changes to ongoing global ecological issues. He is a historian at Notre Dame, authoring multiple influential books on these transformations and their consequences.
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Subverting the Way of the World: The Oblique Radicalism of Jesus of Nazareth
Archway 4 Lecture Theatre Archway Lecture Theatre Complex, Dunedin North, Dunedin, New ZealandHybrid EventProfessor Gregory explores how Jesus' radical teachings challenged socio-political norms of His time, discussing their subversive nature and implications for modern social justice, while highlighting his extensive historical scholarship and current research projects.
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Accommodating the Way of the World: Making Room for Mammon, Making Peace with Rome
Archway 4 Lecture Theatre Archway Lecture Theatre Complex, Dunedin North, Dunedin, New ZealandHybrid EventProfessor Gregory examines the interplay between religious movements and political powers, highlighting historical accommodations with economic forces. His lecture delves into the complexities of their compromises and relationships.
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Extending the Way of the World: Western Christianity from Constantine to the Anthropocene
Archway 4 Lecture Theatre Archway Lecture Theatre Complex, Dunedin North, Dunedin, New ZealandHybrid EventIn his concluding lecture, Professor Gregory explores Western Christianity's evolution from Constantine to today, examining its interplay with societal and environmental shifts. A noted historian, he also discusses his upcoming project on Christianity and global environmental realities.
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Rev Dr Sam Wells – Public Lecture
Burns 1 Lecture Theatre Ground Floor, The Arts Building, 95 Albany Str, Dunedin North, Dunedin, New ZealandHybrid EventJoin Rev Dr Sam Wells for a public lecture exploring the church’s role in culture, community, and innovation. Drawing on incarnational theology, Wells offers insight into mission, presence, and hope in a secular society.
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Ka tū au ka rongo i te pai: Through haka and waiata, sound and motion become sacred languages that proclaim and perform the Good News
All Saints' Anglican Church, Dunedin 786 Cumberland Str, North Dunedin, Dunedin, New ZealandRevd Dr Te Hira Paenga presents the 2025 Hoani Parata Lecture, exploring haka and waiata as sacred languages of proclamation. A powerful reflection on te ao Māori and the Good News, through sound and movement.