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Anglican Foundations - Offered in Summer Semester 2022


  • St Francis College 233 Milton Road Milton, QLD, 4064 Australia (map)

Anglican Foundations - Offered in Summer Semester 2022

Would you like to grow in your knowledge and understanding of the Anglican Church and develop a deeper appreciation of its distinctive features, its history and culture?

Enrol now in Anglican Foundations (THL315 / THL440), to learn more of the challenges of the Anglican Church as well as its hopes for the future.

Twelve informative and entertaining lectures plus two Zoom Workshops!

Don't miss the opportunity to learn about the Anglican Church from our Archbishop Dr Phillip Aspinall and Bishop Jonathan Holland.

The course, held over four Saturdays, provides a door to a deeper understanding of Anglicanism, with time for questions and reflections.

Saturday, November 5, 2022 and Saturdays, January 28, 11 February and 25 February, 2023 from 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM plus zoom workshops on Mondays 28 November and 16 January.

Held at St Francis College; 233 Milton Rd, Milton

This subject is available to be audited or can form part of a degree, diploma or certificate. Flexible Study Modes are available.

Register to audit on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/audit-thl315440-anglican-foundations-tickets-306246149477 by Thurs 3 November
Auditing Cost $300

Enrol to study at https://www.stfran.qld.edu.au/thl315

More information at https://www.stfran.qld.edu.au/thl315 or phone our Registrar Dr Sheilagh O’Brien on 3514 7403.

This subject explores the development of Anglican faith and life since its beginnings in England. It examines the distinctive features of method and content in Anglican theology through selected studies in ecclesiology, ethics, worship and spirituality. Special attention is given to the analysis of the writings of major Anglican theologians and influential commentaries on Anglican history and tradition. Anglicanism in the Australian context is also explored.

5 November

9.15 - 10.30am Anglican Communion Today: overview

10.45 - 12.00noon Early Anglicanism and Bede to 11th century

12.30 - 1.45pm Reformation: Jewell, Cranmer and 39 Articles

28 November

Zoom Workshop with Bishop Jonathan Holland

16 January

Zoom Workshop with Bishop Jonathan Holland

28 January

9.15 - 10.30am Oxford Movement and Evangelical Revival

10.45 - 12.00noon Anglican Poets, Artists and Mystics

12.30 - 1.45pm The Vocation of Anglicanism & Anglicanism in Australia

11 February

9.15 - 10.30am Anglican Prayer Books

10.45 - 12.00noon Scripture, Tradition and Reason

12.30 - 1.45pm Hooker on Church and Sacraments & Anglicanism in Australia

25 February

9.15 - 10.30am Anglicanism in Australia l

10.45 - 12.00noon Anglicanism in Australia ll

12.30 - 1.45pm Q&A Panel discussion

Earlier Event: October 8
On Earth Festival
Later Event: November 16
AYCF Vision Day

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