“Shepherd at the Crossroads: Converging Traditions in Early Christianity” is the theme of a symposium to be held at Campion College in western Sydney next month.
The September 27-28 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.
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.”
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 an enriched the Christian faith,” Dr McInerney said.
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.
Details: www.campion.edu.au/event/early-christianitysymposium.
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