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You are invited to the inaugural Wesley Centre Theology and Culture Conference on the topic of Gendered Violence.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

To better understand the dynamic relationship between theology, culture and gendered violence, this interdisciplinary conference, hosted by The Wesley Centre, will consider a range of questions, such as:

How can we make sense of the interaction between religion, theology, culture, and violence? How can theology be engaged to help combat gendered violence?

WHERE:  Centre for Theology and Ministry, 29 College Crescent, Parkville, Naarm.

 

WHEN:  11-13th February 


Note this conference is in person only. 


COST:

Early bird rate - $220 (full cost $250)

Students - $180


Registration link coming soon!





How can we make sense of the interaction between religion, theology, culture, and violence? How can theology be engaged to help combat gendered violence?

To better understand the dynamic relationship between theology, culture and gendered violence, this interdisciplinary conference, hosted by The Wesley Centre, will consider a range of questions, such as:

How can we make sense of the interaction between religion, theology, culture, and violence? How can theology be engaged to help combat gendered violence?

Religion and theology can contribute to cultures of sexism, exclusion and violence. Faith communities can also offer an important counterpoint, providing resources, practices, and communities dedicated to inclusion, justice, and healing. Recent research suggests that Christian theologies that advocate men’s headship and women’s submission can contribute to cultures of violence. Yet, National Church Life Survey data demonstrates that Australian church leadership remains predominantly male, and religion is often left unexamined in social research on gender, gendered norms, and gendered violence.  

To better understand the dynamic relationship between theology, culture and gendered violence, this interdisciplinary conference, hosted by The Wesley Centre, will consider a range of questions, such as:

To better understand the dynamic relationship between theology, culture and gendered violence, this interdisciplinary conference, hosted by The Wesley Centre, will consider a range of questions, such as:

To better understand the dynamic relationship between theology, culture and gendered violence, this interdisciplinary conference, hosted by The Wesley Centre, will consider a range of questions, such as:

How is theology implicated in maintaining sexism, gender inequality, and violence?  


Which religious resources support or undermine patterns of thinking that lead to gendered violence? 


How do gendered violence, colonial violence, and theology intersect?  


What are the challenges and opportunities presented by doing theology on Aboriginal land and in multicultural settings?  

Keynote SpeakersRegister to VolunteerPropose a Research Paper or Workshop

Conference Planning Team

Rosie Clare Shorter

Rosie Clare Shorter

Rosie Clare Shorter

Conference Coordinator

University of Melbourne & Fellow at The Wesley Centre

Kylie Crabbe

Rosie Clare Shorter

Rosie Clare Shorter

Steering Committee

ACU & Fellow at The Wesley Centre

Liz Boase

Rosie Clare Shorter

Naomi Wolfe

Steering Committee

University of Divinity

Naomi Wolfe

Rosie Clare Shorter

Naomi Wolfe

Steering Committee

ACU

Robyn Whitaker

Robyn Whitaker

Robyn Whitaker

Steering Committee

Director, The Wesley Centre

Alice Barker

Robyn Whitaker

Robyn Whitaker

Steering Committee

Centre Coordinator,

The Wesley Centre

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