CAMPION College is set to explore the heritage of early Christianity with a new symposium next month.
The symposium, “Shepherd at the Crossroads: Converging Traditions in Early Christianity, will be held at their Western Sydney campus on September 27-28.
The event is open to academics, tertiary students, and the wider community, offering a unique opportunity to delve into the multicultural and multi-traditional character of Early Christianity and its enduring influence.
Campion College’s dean of studies Stephen McInerney said the event “promises to be a remarkable gathering of scholars, students, and community members, all eager to explore the rich, multicultural heritage of early Christianity”.
“We hope that attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how diverse traditions have shaped and enriched the Christian faith,” Dr McInerney said.
The keynote address from Dr Vassilis Adrahtas (University of NSW, Western Sydney University) will explore the topic “Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite and the Neoplatonists: One Wonders Who is the Christian and Who is the Pagan.”
The symposium is being offered through the college’s Centre for the Study of the Western Tradition.
The centre seeks to encourage critical reflection and research on the history, literature, languages, philosophy and theology that characterise Western civilisation and culture, in order to raise the profile of these vital disciplines in Australian tertiary education.
Additional speakers include Dr Chris Baghos (CSU), Dr Danijel Džino (MQ), Dr Kevin Wagner (UNDA), Dr Lydia Gore-Jones (SCD), Dr Lyn Kidson (MQ), Dr Mario Baghos (UNDA), Mr Gabriel Jower (MQ) and Mr Mark Matic (CCA, MQ).
To purchase tickets and learn more about the event, visit: www.campion.edu.au/event/early-christianitysymposium
