Ecological Aspects of War is a one day symposium to consider intersections between war and ecology, through the lenses of religious social teachings and sacred texts, representative of the multi-cultural and inter-faith constitution of contemportary Australian society.
Ecological Aspects of War ~ Religious Perspectives from Australia
The Trinity College, Whitley College, Yarra Institute for Religion and Social Policy and University of Divinity would like to invite you to: Ecological Aspects of War ~ Religious Perspectives from Australia.
A one-day symposium to consider intersections between war and ecology, through the lenses of religious social teachings and sacred texts, representative of the multi-cultural and inter-faith constitution of contemportary Australian society.
There will be a Keynote presentation: Planet Earth as a Victim of War by Dr Jenny Grounds. Thereafter, there will be consideration of papers in two streams:
Stream 1: Engagements with sacred texts
Stream 2: Religious and theological perspectives
Dr Jenny Grounds is past president and current vice-president of the Medical Assocation for Prevention of War, the Australian Affiliate of IPPNW, International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War.
Registration costs: Full $40, Concession $30, Skype $15 (you will be supplied with a url and password via email nearer the date. This option is suitable for International and Interstate participants) … Onsite participation is encouraged. Video-conferencing via Skype will also be available for the plenary sessions and Stream 2.
Event Information
Event: Ecological Aspects of War – Religious Perspectives
When: Monday 28 September 2015 Time: 8:45am to 5:30pm
Where: Trinity College Theological School, Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria 3052
Cost: Full $40, Concession $30, Skype $15
Registration: Click here
More information: Anne Elvey aelvey@tpg.com.au 0430549097
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