Asia-Pacific Conference on Comparative Theology
Do you have an interest in inter-religious learning; wish to discover more about the theological and spiritual aspects of comparative theology and philosophy?
The Faculty of Theology and Philosophy, Australian Catholic University invites you to:
Asia-Pacific Conference on Comparative Theology
Dates: Wednesday 19 - Thursday 20 July 2017
Venue: Australian Catholic University, Melbourne Campus
Location: 15 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy
Registration: via the website, places are limited
Participants will explore new and creative ways of learning from and with other religions, without forsaking their own cherished beliefs and practices. The focus will be on methods and purposes of inter-religious learning in the Asia-Pacific context Eminent scholars from the Asia-Pacific region will offer insights into the practice of comparative theology from within their respective contexts. Speakers include:
• Professor Francis X Clooney SJ, Harvard University
• Professor Joseph S. O'Leary, Sophia University, Japan
• Dr Bagus Laksana SJ, Sanatana Dharma University, Indonesia
• Dr Amy Yu Fu, Zhejiang University City College, China
Find out more about these speakers on the website
Dr Anita C Ray and members of the ACU Comparative Theology Reading Group will provide their personal reflections on the development of inter-faith studies in the Australian milieu in Melbourne.
• Hindu-Christian learning, Rev Dr John Dupuche
• Buddhist and Christian learning, Associate Professor John D’Arcy May
• Islam and inter-religious learning, Mr Fatih Tuncer
• Buddhism, Dr Diana Cousens
• Jewish perspective, Rabbi Fred Morgan.
Conference flyer (PDF)
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