AN INITIATIVE OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF AUSTRALIA, VICTORIAN DISTRICT
AN INITIATIVE OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF AUSTRALIA, VICTORIAN DISTRICT
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This stream looks at the story of the church and how it lives alongside the different cultures in which it is found.
A Cook's Tour through church history, through two millenia including a brief look at the the story of the Lutheran Church in Australia.
How do we relate to other belief systems? Are we threatened, or indifferent?
How can we nurture the Christian faith in our families?
The culture around us embodies many "-isms". Most of the time, we are unaware of the assumptions that underlie our daily lives. We'll explore the Christian stance in contemporary culture.
Our Lord calls us to live as wise and holy people in this world. What does this mean for us as we face all of the perplexing concerns of daily life in the modern world? Where do we go for guidance? How do we interact with contemporary views about right and wrong? What are my rights? What are my responsibilities towards society and my neighbour, and how should we as Christians interact with unbelievers and the secular authorities? And how do the mercy and grace of God fit into the ethical decisions we make?
A Christian Consideration of Contemporary Art. This absorbing course is based on first hand experience, both in creating art and visiting major galleries – NGV Australian, NGV International, and ACCA – Australian Centre for Contemporary Art. The interested novice is sensitively introduced to the often confusing, and even scary, world of contemporary art. By asking big questions such as "What is art? What does today's art have to do with me? Where do Christian faith and art intersect? Where are all the 'real' paintings?" and more, progress is made in redeeming art for daily use and personal engagement.
This unit is an open discussion on evolving models of church in the 21st century. 'Third space' thinkers and theologians in a post-Christian world speak of the church as communitas — a community on the edge of society. Explore the roots of the concept of 'parish' and 'parishioner' and be surprised at what is uncovered as we seek to understand what Scripture means when it refers to our 'life in exile' (1 Peter 1:17). Discover the ways these thinkers can help us carry out the mission and ministry of the church in this century.
We live in a vastly different Melbourne from just a few decades ago, in a richly diverse community of many cultures and many religions and even many Christian denominations. How do we approach this diversity — with fear, curiosity or tolerance? Are all religions after all, 'heading to the same place'? Is the Bible the only source of truth? How do we relate to and work with other religions without offense? What can we expect of our government in this multi-religious world?
Pastor Cecil will make specific reference to other religions where appropriate, while covering a broad range of issues over 7 sessions.
datesWednesdays July 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27, and September 3, 10
time 7.30 – 9pm
lecturer Pastor Cecil Schmalkuche
Cecil is a pastor in Footscray, in the centre of a multi-religious inner city community.
location St John's, City Rd, Southgate (take the train or use free parking facilities underneath)
cost$50
enrolTo enrol in this unit, please contact LST through any of the methods listed on our Contact page