Interfaith Perspectives on Mercy: Australian Catholic University

The Australian Catholic University invites you to participate in:

Inter-Faith Perspectives on Mercy | Short Courses in Theology

Dates: Wednesday 3, 10, 17 and 24 August 2016      Time: 6pm to 8pm (Refreshments from 6pm, lecture starts at 6:30pm)
Location: Christ Lecture Theatre, Australian Catholic University Melbourne Campus - 115 Victoria Parade Fitzroy Victoria 3065

As part of the Jubilee Year of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis, we are continuing to focus on the theme of Mercy. For 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?

Dates and Topics:

• Wednesday, 3rd August: "Mercy in Christianity" (Prof. Tony Kelly and Dr. Joel Hodge)
• Wednesday, 10th August: "Mercy in Judaism" (Rabbi Fred Morgan)
• Wednesday, 17th August: "Mercy in Islam" (Dr. Zuleyha Keskin and Fatih Erol Tuncer)
• Wednesday, 24th August: "Mercy in Hinduism and Buddhism" (Rev. Dr. John Fupuche and Prof. John D’Arcy May)

Registration Fee: $80/person* or $40/person.

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).

For more information: please visit: http://www.acu.edu.au/theology/shortcourses.

Registration is essential and closes Monday, 1 August. Please register at: http://www.acu.edu.au/about_acu/faculties,_institutes_and_centres/theology_and_philosophy/theology/short_courses/melbourne/inter-faith_perspectives_on_mercy

For more information, or to discuss alternative methods of payment, please email Joel Hodge Joel.Hodge@acu.edu.au.