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October 2014
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Friday 17 |
17:00 - FREE LECTURE - CMSS Panel Discussion: The Role of Political Leadership in Building Communal Harmony : A panel of distinguished political leaders will discuss the role of political leadership in fostering and sustaining communal harmony.
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The Australian Government’s decision to elevate the threat level of violent extremism
in the country against the backdrop of the developments in Iraq and Syria has reignited
debates on the place of Muslims and Islam in Australia. The feeling of being victimised
among some Muslim minority groups (...)
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November 2014
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Monday 03 |
18:00 - FREE LECTURE - Conflict Resolution Forms in the Life of Prophet Muhammad : CMSS Public Lecture
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Dr Recep Dogan will examine the life and leadership of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) to discover conflict resolution forms that may offer solutions to contemporary global problems and challenges faced by the world's nations.
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Thursday 06 |
This Panel Discussion will address the current developments in Syria and Iraq, and the impact of foreign fighters there.
The discussion will be initiated by research and postgraduate students at The University of Western Australia, and a practitioner committed to promoting understanding (...)
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Saturday 08 |
13:00 - SCREENING - Free Human Rights Films : Free awarding-winning films about human rights in China
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At 1:00pm "Transcending Fear, the Story of Gao Zhisheng" will be screened.
Born in a cave with only stars to tell time, Gao Zhisheng overcomes incredible odds to become one of China’s top attorneys. The people call him “the Conscience of China.” But then, in the eyes of (...)
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Thursday 13 |
16:00 - FREE LECTURE - Zone of Crisis: Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq : A CMSS Book Launch for Prof Amin Saikal
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The West Asian states of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq and Iran have over the last few decades represented an arc of crisis. Characterised by fractured and dysfunctional political elites, fraught economic policies, and ideological struggles between the forces of authoritarianism and democratisation (...)
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Monday 24 |
13:00 - EVENT - Staff Retreat : for renewing clarity and purpose
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This in the seventh year of offering these end of year retreats for staff at UWA. The feedback from previous participants has been unanimously positive. The Retreat provides space to interact with other academic and general staff from across UWA; reconnect with professional ‘passion’; allow (...)
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December 2014
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Monday 08 |
The participation of women in suicide bombing and their presence in support of militants in Syria and Iraq, including the self-proclaimed Islamic State, has drawn attention to the question of women's role in jihad. The panel discussion is designed to provide a framework in which women's role in (...)
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March 2015
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Thursday 26 |
What am I doing with my life? Where is it all going?
Can one person truly make a difference?
Baqir is 28 years old. He was born in Afghanistan and arrived in Australia in 2001. After completing an Engineering degree from Adelaide University he is now working as a film maker and an (...)
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May 2015
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Friday 08 |
15:00 - PUBLIC LECTURE - Radicalisation, Recruitment and the Appeal of the Islamic state Movement : Role of Islam as both a constructive and destructive force
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The lecture focuses on the role of Islam as both a constructive and a disruptive force. It also encourages inter-faith dialogue and aspires to building an understanding of Islam and the Muslim society. The central axis of the lecture is the way in which religious thought, individual believers and (...)
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Tuesday 12 |
16:00 - PUBLIC LECTURE - Soul Friendship : From the ancient Celtic way of Soul Friendship, Ray Simpson will help us find the inner resources for sustainable leadership in work, pilgrimage, poetry, healing the land and relationship with Indigenous people.
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This is the first of this year's Chaplain's International Lectures, where religious perspectives attempt to advance contemporary issues and is sponsored by the chaplains of the University of Western Australia. Ray Simpson is the Guardian of the International Community of Aidan and Hilda based on (...)
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Friday 15 |
16:00 - PUBLIC LECTURE - Religious Tolerance in an age of extremes : Religious tolerance is a breeding ground for multicultural success while discrimination and ostracism leads to societal failure.
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We live today in what some claim to be one of the most religiously intolerant periods in history. Not only are some religious minorities believed to be fomenters of disharmony in other countries but, in our society, they are seen to mix only with their peers, wear distinctly un-Australian clothing (...)
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June 2015
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Thursday 18 |
In this public lecture, Professor Graham K. Brown, Head of the School of Social Sciences at UWA, will take a critical look at the rise of religious violence around the world. In mainstream and popular academic discourse, it is often presumed that religious violence has been on the rise. Yet (...)
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July 2015
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Friday 03 |
7:00 - STAFF EVENT - Spirit Journey : Annual desert retreat for university staff and the general public led by university chaplain Rev Dr Ian Robinson.
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Take a journey outback to get clear air in your lungs and clarity in your soul. Four wheel drive to the southern end of the Canning Stock Route, Windich Springs. Vehicles and food provided. We will call in on several sites of Aboriginal significance. $1330 ex Perth.
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Tuesday 14 |
Peter Singer's challenging new book 'The Most Good You Can Do' has the power to change the way people think about how they live. Professor Singer presents a challenging new movement called 'Effective Altruism' in the search for an ethical life.
In this special Perth event, Professor (...)
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Sunday 19 |
8:00 - STUDENT EVENT - Student Wilderness retreat : Unwind, Connect, Gaze. The annual short retreat in the desert for UWA students. Facilitated by university chaplains Michael Wood and Ian Robinson and held at the Koora retreat near Coolgardie
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A desert retreat is an opportuntiy during UWA semester break to slow down and get clear on what's going on in our lives. Koora Retreat is in the Boorabbin National Park between Southern Cross and Coolgardie, providing healthy food, showers, warm beds and toilets. $495 to reception at Student (...)
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August 2015
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Tuesday 04 |
18:30 - EVENT - WXED HEALTHCARE : Is it still healthcare or is it now budget-care? The story of Christian cultural impact on public healthcare.
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If you expect that, when you get sick, someone will (of course) help you, no matter who you are, then you have a Christian culture in your head. It is not civilised, rational, common sense or efficient. But then, let us admit that there were some terrible things done in the church's name too. Let's (...)
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Tuesday 11 |
18:30 - EVENT - WXED ARTS : Sumptuous, stupid, sinful and soaring with transcendence, the long history of the arts and Christianity.
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An often surprising journey through the checkered relationship and cultural impact between the arts and architecture and faith, including pioneers, principles and idiots. This is the second in a series this month, all at Trinity or in the City. See website for more details. Trinity welcomes you to (...)
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Tuesday 18 |
18:30 - EVENT - WXED Science : In National Science Week, an e-zine style lecture on What's (W) Christianity (X) Ever (E) Done (D) for Science. That's WXED pronounced 'wicked'.
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An often surprising journey through the actual history of science and faith, including pioneers, principles and idiots with some potential for collaboration on today's big issues. This is the third in a series this month, all at Trinity or in the City. See website for more details. Trinity welcomes (...)
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Tuesday 25 |
18:30 - EVENT - WXED EDUCATION : If you can read this, thank a teacher, and the movement which brought schools and universities worldwide. A critical history of Christian cultural impact on education.
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The church borrowed from every religion and culture to create what is now a system of secular schools and universities that spans most of the world. There are also four corruptions that have detracted from that record. Let's unpack the story.
This is the fourth in a series this month at Trinity (...)
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September 2015
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Tuesday 01 |
18:30 - EVENT - WXED LAW : The creative contribution of Christianity used to be the pillars of our Law and used to be 'common sense' until recently.
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New challenges around minority rights and secularity have produced both bright and dark responses from the church. Can the practise of Christian faith still be good for the Law? Let's unpack the story. This is the final lecture in a series this past month at Trinity. Nibbles at 6.30pm
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