L-R: Fay Haddad, Jo Burton, Associate Professor Stephen Downs (Acting Principal of CTC), Patricia Carlisle, Kerri Dent and Rosemary Canavan

The Adelaide College of Divinity held its 30th Annual Service and Conferring of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates on Monday, 11th May, 2009 in the Adelaide West Uniting Church, Brooklyn Park.   A number of CTC Students were presented to the President, Rev. Dr. Andrew Dutney.  Two students received the Certificate I in Ministry (focus area - Pastoral Liturgy) -  Jo Burton and Fay Haddad.    Two other students also received the Certificate, but were unable to attend -  Mignon Hogben and Annemarie Reiner.

The Certificate IV in Ministry (focus area - Spiritual Direction) was awarded to Val DeBrenni and Ros Park, who were both unfortunately, unable to attend the evening.

Recognition was also given to Flinders University Graduates at this ceremony, and Pat Carlisle who had been awarded the Bachelor of Theology Honours in December 2008 was also awarded the University Medal by Associate Professor Stephen Downs, Head of the School of Theology.   This medal is awarded to Flinders University graduates for outstanding academic achievement in their Honours degree.

Other Flinders University Graduates were:

Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies  - Ann Reeves

Master of Theological Studies - Kerri Dent

Master of Theology - James Hoe (unable to be present)

Doctor of Philosophy - Greg Brett (unable to be present)

CTC Congratulates these Graduates on their great achievement, and look forward to their continuing association with us - through our Friends of CTC or as continuing students.  

Please see the pictures of this evening in the photo gallery ......... 

Charles Darwin - 200th Anniversary

The CTC Faculty proudly presents another of our one-day Seminars, and this year being the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin, we will consider the meaning of evolution in the context of the Catholic Tradition. How do we connect what science tells us about the world with what the Bible says about Creation? How do we understand biological evolution in relation to Christian faith? Individual members of faculty will consider evolution from biblical, theological and historical perspectives.

WHEN - Saturday, 15th August, 9:30-4:00pm

WHERE - Room S1, Adelaide College of Divinity Campus, 34 Lipsett Terrace, Brooklyn Park

COST - $25   [morning/afternoon tea and refreshments included]  

BYO LUNCH

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - Phone Cris - 8416 8460 or email cris.henriksson@flinders.edu.au

CLOSING DATE FOR BOOKINGS - 7th August.

Rev. Dr. Michael Trainor

The 2009 Annual Lecture entitled Styles of Leadership in the earliest Christian Communities will be given by Rev. Dr. Michael Trainor, an Adelaide Diocesan Priest and Biblical Studies Lecturer at the Catholic Theological College.

Dr. Trainor's lecture will explore how a Church - a Diocese - looking into the future and seeking ways to develop leadership, can learn much from the first generation of followers of Jesus.  A close look at Paul's households and the gospels reveals five styles of leadership, and these concern:  communion, service, witness, worship and teaching.   We shall explore each of these styles and show how they are both ancient and ever new.

When:  Thursday, 10th September, 7:00-9:00pm

Where:  Room S1, ACD Campus, 34 Lipsett Terrace, Brooklyn Park.

Cost:  $15  (free for FRIENDS) ****

Bookings are essential, so contact Cris on 8416 8460 or by emailing cris.henriksson@flinders.edu.au

CLOSING DATE FOR BOOKINGS:    4th September

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Matthew Beovich: A Biography by Dr. Josephine Laffin

Great Gift Idea .... at the special launch price of $35 ....... all proceeds go to the Catholic Theological College, thanks to a generous benefactor.

Dr. Jo Laffin lectures in church history at CTC, and has written this biography of Matthew Beovich, who was Adelaide's longest serving Archbishop during one of the most significant periods of change in the history of the Roman Catholic Church. 

"Matthew Beovich was a pivotal bishop in Australia's history.  Loyal to Rome yet intensely Australian, he withstood attempts to politicise the church.  Under his leadership South Australia became the most creative centre in the Australian Catholic community.  Josephine Laffin tells his story with confident mastery of her sources, a sure knowlege of the wider sweeps of history and enviable literary skill"  Reverend Edmund Campion, Emeritus Professor of History, Catholic Institute of Sydney.

For your copies, contact Cris on 8416 8460.