Continue to focus on the theme of Mercy.
As part of the Jubilee Year of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis, this Short Course, we are drawing on experts and practitioners from different religious traditions to provide insight into what mercy means for Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism.What is Mercy?
What do these religions teach about Mercy?
How is Mercy lived by believers in these traditions?
Open to the public, this course is led by experts and practitioners:
Rev Prof Tony Kelly, Dr Joel Hodge, Rabbi Fred Morgan, Dr Zuleyha Keskin, Fatih Erol Tuncer, Rev Dr John Dupuche and Prof John D’Arcy May.
4 x Wednesdays, Dates and Topics:
- 3 August: "Mercy in Christianity" (Prof. Tony Kelly and Dr. Joel Hodge)
- 10 August: "Mercy in Judaism" (Rabbi Fred Morgan)
- 17 August: "Mercy in Islam" (Dr. Zuleyha Keskin and Fatih Erol Tuncer)
- 24 August: "Mercy in Hinduism and Buddhism" (Rev. Dr. John Fupuche and Prof. John D’Arcy May)
Registration: $80/person* or $40/person. Refreshments from 6pm, lecture starts at 6.30pm
Please register online at: http://www.acu.edu.au/about_acu/faculties,_institutes_and_centres/theology_and_philosophy/theology/short_courses/melbourne/inter-faith_perspectives_on_mercy
Registration is essential and closes Monday, 1 August.
*Please Note: The Catholic Education Office Melbourne has approved this Short Course for a total of 6 hours towards maintenance of 'Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School' (CECV).
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Australian Catholic University
Catholic Education Office Melbourne
115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy Victoria 3065
Joel Hodge
Email: Joel.Hodge@acu.edu.au
Email: shortcourses.ftp@acu.edu.au
Website: http://www.acu.edu.au/theology/shortcourses.