Trinity In Sydney
Classic Anglican Theological Education
Trinity in Sydney is an exciting partnership between St James’ Institute and Trinity College Theological School (TCTS), Melbourne, which see TCTS’s world-renowned faculty teaching a series of seminars and intensives at the St James’ Institute. The units will suit both clergy and laity, either for credit or audit.
TCTS has been offering theological education since 1877 and its courses are accredited by the University of Divinity.
Trinity College Theological School Dean, the Rev’d Canon Dr Bob Derrenbacker says the partnership with the St James’ Institute is exciting as it extends the reach and influence of TCTS and contribute to the diversity of Anglican theological education of Sydney.
“This partnership begins to address the desire by many in Sydney for Anglican theological education from a Broad Church and Anglo-Catholic perspective. I am thrilled that TCTS is partnering with the St James’ Institute, which already has an established reputation for providing intellectually and spiritually meaningful theological education to Anglicans in Sydney.”
The following units are now open for enrolment for both clergy and laity. Please contact tcts@trinity.edu.au for more information, or visit https://www.trinity.unimelb.edu.au/theological-school/trinity-in-sydney
A link to a printable version of the Trinity in Sydney programme can be found HERE
DM3600T/DM9600T
(13 to 15 June and 4 to 6 July 2024)
Handling Texts of Terror
This unit starts with the recognition that some Biblical texts seem to endorse behaviour which is harmful. Students will be encouraged to identify these “texts of terror” and develop apologetic, hermeneutic and transformative strategies to dismantle oppressive readings.
Taught by The Revd Associate Professor Fergus King
BN3211T/BN9211T
(15 to 17 February 29 February to 2 March 2024)
1 Corinthians
This unit studies Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians. It focuses especially on Paul’s perception of the problems arising in the life of the young church in Corinth, and his responses to them. It examines the way Paul’s theology adapts itself to new situations and new contexts. The specific context of the church in Corinth is explored, and different scholarly opinions canvassed. The relationship to other Pauline writings is investigated, along with the question of their ongoing relevance for the context of the church today.
Taught by the Revd Canon Dr Robert (Bob) Derrenbacker
CT3333T/CT9333T
(16 to 18 October and 31 October to 1 November 2024)
Faith, Work, and Economics
Economics has replaced theology as the master language of Western culture, and is a particularly powerful influence on Australian culture. This unit considers the complex historical, theological and scientific issues involved in the relationship between economics and theology. It is especially concerned with the interaction between issues for individuals and organisations that the contemporary faith–work movement has taken up, and the system issues that economists study. As such, this unit will engage with with the intellectual issues as they occur at the nexus of the various practical problems and dilemmas of Christian discipleship in a culture that is shaped by economics.
Taught by Paul Oslington and Kara Martin