BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NZLPA - NZ Lay Preacher's Association - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NZLPA - NZ Lay Preacher's Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NZLPA - NZ Lay Preacher's Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20230401T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20230923T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20240406T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20240928T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250529T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250529T183000 DTSTAMP:20260425T215220 CREATED:20250326T093512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T091214Z UID:10000058-1748538900-1748543400@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:Extending the Way of the World: Western Christianity from Constantine to the Anthropocene DESCRIPTION:In the final lecture of the series\, Professor Gregory traces the evolution of Western Christianity from the era of Constantine to the present Anthropocene epoch. He analyses how religious developments have influenced and been influenced by broader societal and environmental changes. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Brad Gregory is the Henkels Family College Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame\, Indiana\, USA. He is the author of several books including Rebel in the Ranks: Martin Luther\, the Reformation\, and the Conflicts That Continue to Shape Our World; The Unintended Reformation: How a Religious Revolution Secularized Society; and Salvation at Stake: Christian Martyrdom in Early Modern Europe. He is currently working on a major project about the relationship between Western Christianity and the long-term formation of our current global environmental realities\, the working title of which is The Way of the World: Power\, Wealth\, and Civilization from the Last Ice Age to the Anthropocene. \n\n\n\nThe event will be livestreamed – join the livestream by clicking the “Watch” button below. \n\n\n\n\nWatch URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/extending-the-way-of-the-world-western-christianity-from-constantine-to-the-anthropocene/ LOCATION:Archway 4 Lecture Theatre\, Archway Lecture Theatre Complex\, Dunedin North\, Dunedin\, 9016\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops,Theology Programme ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://nzlpa.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/UoO_Logo_RGB_Horz_Gold-REV.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Theology Programme%2C The University of Otago":MAILTO:theology@otago.ac.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250528T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250528T183000 DTSTAMP:20260425T215220 CREATED:20250326T092534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T085454Z UID:10000057-1748452500-1748457000@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:Accommodating the Way of the World: Making Room for Mammon\, Making Peace with Rome DESCRIPTION:Professor Gregory explores the historical interactions between religious movements and political powers\, focusing on how accommodations were made with economic and imperial forces. This lecture provides insights into the complexities of religious and political compromises. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Brad Gregory is the Henkels Family College Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame\, Indiana\, USA. He is the author of several books including Rebel in the Ranks: Martin Luther\, the Reformation\, and the Conflicts That Continue to Shape Our World; The Unintended Reformation: How a Religious Revolution Secularized Society; and Salvation at Stake: Christian Martyrdom in Early Modern Europe. He is currently working on a major project about the relationship between Western Christianity and the long-term formation of our current global environmental realities\, the working title of which is The Way of the World: Power\, Wealth\, and Civilization from the Last Ice Age to the Anthropocene. \n\n\n\nThe event will be livestreamed – join the livestream by clicking the “Watch” button below. \n\n\n\n\nWatch URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/accommodating-the-way-of-the-world-making-room-for-mammon-making-peace-with-rome/ LOCATION:Archway 4 Lecture Theatre\, Archway Lecture Theatre Complex\, Dunedin North\, Dunedin\, 9016\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops,Theology Programme ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://nzlpa.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/UoO_Logo_RGB_Horz_Gold-REV.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Theology Programme%2C The University of Otago":MAILTO:theology@otago.ac.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250527T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250527T183000 DTSTAMP:20260425T215220 CREATED:20250326T091353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T085508Z UID:10000056-1748366100-1748370600@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:Subverting the Way of the World: The Oblique Radicalism of Jesus of Nazareth DESCRIPTION:In this lecture\, Professor Gregory examines the radical teachings of Jesus of Nazareth and how they challenged the socio-political norms of the time. He discusses the subversive aspects of Jesus’ message and their implications for contemporary understandings of social justice. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Brad Gregory is the Henkels Family College Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame\, Indiana\, USA. He is the author of several books including Rebel in the Ranks: Martin Luther\, the Reformation\, and the Conflicts That Continue to Shape Our World; The Unintended Reformation: How a Religious Revolution Secularized Society; and Salvation at Stake: Christian Martyrdom in Early Modern Europe. He is currently working on a major project about the relationship between Western Christianity and the long-term formation of our current global environmental realities\, the working title of which is The Way of the World: Power\, Wealth\, and Civilization from the Last Ice Age to the Anthropocene. \n\n\n\nThe event will be livestreamed – join the livestream by clicking the “Watch” button below. \n\n\n\n\nWatch URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/subverting-the-way-of-the-world-the-oblique-radicalism-of-jesus-of-nazareth/ LOCATION:Archway 4 Lecture Theatre\, Archway Lecture Theatre Complex\, Dunedin North\, Dunedin\, 9016\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops,Theology Programme ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://nzlpa.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/UoO_Logo_RGB_Horz_Gold-REV.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Theology Programme%2C The University of Otago":MAILTO:theology@otago.ac.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250521T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250521T183000 DTSTAMP:20260425T215220 CREATED:20250326T090451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T085618Z UID:10000055-1747847700-1747852200@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:Enduring the Way of the World: Covenant\, Community\, and Justice in Ancient Israel DESCRIPTION:Focusing on Ancient Israel\, this lecture explores the concepts of covenant and community\, and how these principles influenced notions of justice. Professor Gregory discusses the enduring impact of these ideas on societal organisation and legal systems. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Brad Gregory is the Henkels Family College Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame\, Indiana\, USA. He is the author of several books including Rebel in the Ranks: Martin Luther\, the Reformation\, and the Conflicts That Continue to Shape Our World; The Unintended Reformation: How a Religious Revolution Secularized Society; and Salvation at Stake: Christian Martyrdom in Early Modern Europe. He is currently working on a major project about the relationship between Western Christianity and the long-term formation of our current global environmental realities\, the working title of which is The Way of the World: Power\, Wealth\, and Civilization from the Last Ice Age to the Anthropocene. \n\n\n\nThe event will be livestreamed – join the livestream by clicking the “Watch” button below. \n\n\n\n\nWatch URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/enduring-the-way-of-the-world-covenant-community-and-justice-in-ancient-israel/ LOCATION:Archway 4 Lecture Theatre\, Archway Lecture Theatre Complex\, Dunedin North\, Dunedin\, 9016\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops,Theology Programme ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nzlpa.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250506_2027_Ancient-Israel-Lecture-Landscape_remix_01jtjb6da7enht5vpqeyh7t1yj.png ORGANIZER;CN="Theology Programme%2C The University of Otago":MAILTO:theology@otago.ac.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250520T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250520T183000 DTSTAMP:20260425T215220 CREATED:20250326T085803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T085752Z UID:10000054-1747761300-1747765800@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:Fortunes for the Few\, Misfortunes for the Many: Constructing the Ancient Inhumanities DESCRIPTION:Professor Gregory delves into the socio-economic structures of ancient civilizations\, analysing how wealth disparities and systemic injustices were constructed and perpetuated. This lecture sheds light on the historical foundations of inequality and their relevance to modern societal structures. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Brad Gregory is the Henkels Family College Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame\, Indiana\, USA. He is the author of several books including Rebel in the Ranks: Martin Luther\, the Reformation\, and the Conflicts That Continue to Shape Our World; The Unintended Reformation: How a Religious Revolution Secularized Society; and Salvation at Stake: Christian Martyrdom in Early Modern Europe. He is currently working on a major project about the relationship between Western Christianity and the long-term formation of our current global environmental realities\, the working title of which is The Way of the World: Power\, Wealth\, and Civilization from the Last Ice Age to the Anthropocene. \n\n\n\nThe event will be livestreamed – join the livestream by clicking the “Watch” button below. \n\n\n\n\nWatch URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/fortunes-for-the-few-misfortunes-for-the-many-constructing-the-ancient-inhumanities/ LOCATION:Archway 4 Lecture Theatre\, Archway Lecture Theatre Complex\, Dunedin North\, Dunedin\, 9016\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops,Theology Programme ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nzlpa.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250506_2021_Ancient-Inequality-Lecture_remix_01jtjavjtyf2zt82ce7p92p4g0.png ORGANIZER;CN="Theology Programme%2C The University of Otago":MAILTO:theology@otago.ac.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250519T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250519T183000 DTSTAMP:20260425T215220 CREATED:20250326T085113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T085804Z UID:10000053-1747674900-1747679400@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:Reinterpreting the Past in an Unprecedented Present: History and the Anthropocene DESCRIPTION:In this inaugural lecture of the 2025 Burns Lecture series\, Professor Brad Gregory examines how historical interpretations can inform our understanding of the Anthropocene—the current geological age characterized by significant human impact on the Earth’s geology and ecosystems. He explores the role of historical narratives in shaping our perception of contemporary environmental challenges. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Brad Gregory is the Henkels Family College Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame\, Indiana\, USA. He is the author of several books including Rebel in the Ranks: Martin Luther\, the Reformation\, and the Conflicts That Continue to Shape Our World; The Unintended Reformation: How a Religious Revolution Secularized Society; and Salvation at Stake: Christian Martyrdom in Early Modern Europe. He is currently working on a major project about the relationship between Western Christianity and the long-term formation of our current global environmental realities\, the working title of which is The Way of the World: Power\, Wealth\, and Civilization from the Last Ice Age to the Anthropocene. \n\n\n\nThe event will be livestreamed – join the livestream by clicking the “Watch” button below. \n\n\n\n\nWatch URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/reinterpreting-the-past-in-an-unprecedented-present-history-and-the-anthropocene/ LOCATION:Archway 4 Lecture Theatre\, Archway Lecture Theatre Complex\, Dunedin North\, Dunedin\, 9016\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops,Theology Programme ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nzlpa.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250506_2012_Anthropocene-Insights_simple_compose_01jtjac9kke8fayrs9dbkf3rmb.png ORGANIZER;CN="Theology Programme%2C The University of Otago":MAILTO:theology@otago.ac.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240820T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240820T183000 DTSTAMP:20260425T215220 CREATED:20240818T100556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T021417Z UID:10000001-1724174100-1724178600@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:University of Otago Theology Programme Open Lecture DESCRIPTION:“Generosity in the Letters of Paul: What’s the Difference between Grace and Humanism?”\n\n\n\nby Professor John Barclay\, Lightfoot Professor of Divinity\,  Department of Theology and Religion\, Durham University.\n\n\n\nALL WELCOME! \n\n\n\n This lecture will also be live-streamed at: https://www.otago.ac.nz/its/services/teaching-and-research-services/streaming/video-streaming-channel-4 \n\n\n\nProfessor Barclay’s many books include Paul and the Power of Grace; Paul and the Gift; Pauline Churches and Diaspora Jews; Against Apion: Translation and Commentary;  Jews in the Mediterranean Diaspora from Alexander to Trajan (323 BCE – 117 CE); Colossians and Philemon; Obeying the Truth: A Study of Paul’s Ethics in Galatians. URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/137/ LOCATION:Archway 4 Lecture Theatre\, Archway Lecture Theatre Complex\, Dunedin North\, Dunedin\, 9016\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops,Theology Programme ORGANIZER;CN="Theology Programme%2C The University of Otago":MAILTO:theology@otago.ac.nz END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR