CASE News
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In this CASE news we promote the upcoming CASE conference, the latest posts on the CASE Blog and foreshadow the upcoming issue of Case Magazine
- A CASE conference designed to stimulate, provoke and inform ... medical ethics: Christian perspectives on the end of life
- Latest posts on the CASE Blog
1. Second CASE conference on medical ethics: Saturday 27 March 2010
In 2009 CASE (Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education) at New College held a successful medical ethics conference, in which ‘Christian Perspective on Life & Death’ was discussed. We are pleased to say the 2010 CASE Medical Ethics Conference ‘Christian Perspectives on the End of Life’ is fast approaching! This will be a significant and helpful time of learning and thinking together about the important and difficult issues of medical ethics from a Christian perspective, particularly for students, health care professionals, and interested members of the general public. It will be held at New College, UNSW on 27 March. Don’t miss out if you’re planning to attend. Places are quickly filling up (nearing the 50% mark with still two and half weeks until registrations close on March 17), so make sure your register now to avoid disappointment. Last year the conference was oversubscribed and we had to close registrations a week before, so please REGISTER NOW. More information (and registration details) can be found on the CASE site or download the brochure here.
Please consider helping us to promote the conference by forwarding this information to your networks, you can download the brochure (above) and poster available here.
2. Latest posts on the CASE Blog
In our CASE blog we seek to engage with issues and ideas that are relevant to contemporary life. We welcome your comments and feedback. Some of our recent blog posts are:
3. Case 22 coming soon
Our upcoming issue of Case Magazine #22 is on the theme “God without Borders”. Our hope for this edition is to bring a range of theological and other disciplinary approaches to bear on the problems of life and the overlapping of local, global, national, and international spheres. How do we make sense of the various layers of community, solidarity and ethical relationships created by the relations of these spheres? What new historical conditions has globalization brought about? We have a stellar list of articles and authors including: Stanley Hauerwas, Andrew Sloane, Matthew Tan, Luke Glanville, Erin Goheen, John Shellard, Stuart Barton Babbage and Andrew Errington.
Become a CASE Associate to receive your copy of Case #22 and the subsequent three issues of Case magazine. By becoming a CASE associate you will also receive discounts/free entry to CASE events and will have access to associates-only resources on our website. To find out more about becoming a CASE associate member click here»
To become a CASE associate member for a year (and receive this and the next three issues of Case magazine) click here»
Your Sincerely,
Professor Trevor Cairney
Director, Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education (CASE)
New College, University of NSW, 2052.
Ph: +61 2 9381 1999 F: +61 2 9381 1909.
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CASE News
The regular email newsletter from the Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education.
If you are having trouble viewing this email, you can view it online here.
In this CASE news we promote one upcoming event, the latest issue of Case Magazine and the latest posts on the CASE Blog
- A CASE conference designed to stimulate, provoke and inform ... medical ethics: Christian perspectives on life and death
- Latest posts on the CASE Blog
- CASE Directions (Case 22 and beyond)
1. Second CASE conference on medical ethics: Saturday 27 March 2010
We are excited about a one-day CASE conference to be held 27 March 2010 on the topic of Medical ethics: Christian perspectives on life and death. Please mark this date in your diaries. This is our second Sydney forum where those interested in a biblical approach to the issue of medical ethics can meet. The conference will cover a broad sweep of ethical issues in the medical field. We think it will be a vital day for students and practitioners in the health professions, and indeed, for all interested members of the general public. The conference will run from 8.30 am-4.00 pm and will be held at New College in Sydney (UNSW). For more info and to register now: Click here.
2. Latest posts on the CASE Blog
In our CASE blog we seek to engage with issues and ideas that are relevant to contemporary life. We welcome your comments and feedback. Our latest blog posts are:
3. CASE directions
At a recent meeting of the CASE Editorial group we discussed future ideas for articles, authors and themes. In terms of issues 23-25 some of the options we are considering include theology of music, the academy and Christ, and the power of the word.
Also at the meeting I foreshadowed the upcoming issue of Case - #22, on the theme “God without Borders”. Our hope for this edition is to bring a range of theological and other disciplinary approaches to bear on the problems of life and the overlapping of local, global, national, and international spheres. How do we make sense of the various layers of community, solidarity and ethical relationships created by the relations of these spheres? What new historical conditions has globalization brought about? We have a stellar list of articles and authors including: Stanley Hauerwas, Andrew Sloane, Matthew Tan, Luke Glanville, Erin Goheen, John Shellard, Stuart Barton Babbage and Andrew Errington.
As is our aim here at CASE, we hope that these publications stimulate you to ponder and challenge many of the world views which are presented to us daily and necessitate much more thought than we so often give to them.
Your Sincerely,
Professor Trevor Cairney
Director, Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education (CASE)
New College, University of NSW, 2052.
Ph: +61 2 9381 1999 F: +61 2 9381 1909.
Articles are provided for research, citing, printing for private use and for linking to other resources. If you wish to use multiple copies of articles, please request permission.
CASE PRESENTS ITS SECOND ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON MEDICAL ETHICS:
CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES ON THE END OF LIFE
As treatment of disease improves and life expectancy is extended, many of us will face difficult decisions about life and death. Moral dilemmas abound and ethical choices need to be made. Many of these issues are often news items in the media. This second annual conference is based on our conviction that providing a Christian perspective on medical ethics is essential for the public debate and discourse. Due to the high level of interest and demand for this material last year we have decided to provide a second Sydney forum for those interested in Christian views on the end of life. There will also be an opportunity to ask about bioethical issues that aren’t covered in the talks during the popular ‘panel’ session.
Speakers include Megan Best, Rod Benson, Frank Brennan, Russell Clark and Kate Bradford. The conference will cover a broad sweep of ethically challenging issues in the medical field. We think it will be a vital day for students and practitioners in the health professions, indeed for interested members of the general public. Last year the conference was oversubscribed as we could only cater for 107 delegates so please do register now registrations are open.
2010 Conference Information
Date: Saturday 27 March 2010
Time: 8:30 am – 4.00 pm
Venue: New College, UNSW (330 Anzac Parade Kensington 2033)
For location, parking and public transport information visit http://www.case.edu.au/index.php/about/about_conf/
Cost: (includes morning tea, lunch, light refreshments and conference booklet):
- Fulltime students/pensioners: $45
Registration: complete the form below (link) and return, enquiries to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 02 9381 1999.
For more info OR to register now: Click Here. Please consider helping us to promote the conference by forwarding this information to your networks, you can download the brochure (above link) and poster available here.
Stay tuned to this website for further updates.
All three talks from the recent New College Lectures entitled Bioethics and Future Hope are now available for download. Access them at the New College Lectures page here.
The three Lectures were:
Talk 1 - Bioethics and Creation
Talk 2 - Bioethics and Redemption
Talk 3 - Bioethics and Future Hope
CASE News
The regular email newsletter from the Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education.
If you are having trouble viewing this email, you can view it online here.
In this CASE news we promote one upcoming event, the latest issue of Case Magazine and the latest posts on the CASE Blog
- A CASE conference designed to stimulate, provoke and inform ... medical ethics: Christian perspectives on life and death
- Latest posts on the CASE Blog
1. Second CASE conference on medical ethics: Saturday 27 March 2010
We are excited about a one-day CASE conference that is planned for the 27 March next year on the topic of Medical ethics: Christian perspectives on life and death. Please mark this date in your diaries. This is our second Sydney forum where those interested in a biblical approach to the issue of medical ethics can meet. The conference will cover a broad sweep of ethically issues in the medical field. We think it will be a vital day for students and practitioners in the health professions, and indeed, for all interested members of the general public. The conference will run from 8.30 am - 4.00 pm and will be held at New College in Sydney (UNSW); for more information: click here.
2. Latest Case Magazine – #21 on the theme of otherness
Our current issue of Case is out. As the title suggests, this issue considers how we relate to ‘the other’. This isn’t just a philosophical and theological discussion to keep scholars busy; it is an immensely practical topic of concern to all people. This is a challenging topic for all of us who live in pluralistic societies. How easy do we find it to embrace our neighbours let alone our enemies? And in a more practical sense, how does this discussion challenge us as citizens to collectively take responsibility for aliens and strangers. Make sure you purchase a copy of this issue or sign up today to see this engaging and thought provoking issue of Case. Become a CASE Associate to receive a copy of Case 17 and the subsequent three issues of Case. By becoming a CASE associate you will also receive discounts/free entry to CASE events and will have access to associates-only resources on our website. To find out more about becoming a CASE Associate click here.
3. Latest posts on the CASE Blog
In our CASE blog we seek to engage with issues and ideas that are relevant to contemporary life. We welcome your comments and feedback. Our latest blog posts are:
As is our aim here at CASE, we hope that these publications stimulate you to ponder and challenge many of the world views which are presented to us daily and necessitate much more thought than we so often give to them.
We are looking forward to our second CASE conference in 2010 on the important topic of medical ethics. We hope that in the midst of the often frenetic pace of Christmas you have time to rest and reflect on the momentous event of the first Christmas. I thank you for your support in 2009 and wish you all the best for 2010. Look forward to more news from us in 2010.
Your Sincerely,
Professor Trevor Cairney
Director, Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education (CASE)
New College, University of NSW, 2052.
Ph: +61 2 9381 1999 F: +61 2 9381 1909.
Articles are provided for research, citing, printing for private use and for linking to other resources. If you wish to use multiple copies of articles, please request permission.
CASE News
The regular email newsletter from the Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education.
If you are having trouble viewing this email, go here to view it online.
In this CASE news we promote the latest Case magazine, two upcoming events, the New College Lectures podcasts and the latest posts on the CASE Blog
- CASE Quarterly Discussion Group TOMORROW – 29 Oct
- CASE Medical Ethics Training Workshop NEXT WEEK – 3 Nov
- Latest posts on the CASE Blog
1. Reminder CASE Quarterly Discussion Group TOMORROW – Thurs 29 October, 4pm–5:30pm, Lower Lecture Room, Moore College, 1 King Street, Newtown
The CASE quarterly discussion group for October will be held at Moore Theological College. Dr David Höhne, lecturer in Philosophy and Theology at Moore, will speak briefly about his article on ‘becoming apologetic persons’, in which he critiques the lingering influence of Kant and Schleiermacher, and challenges readers to re-conceive of apologetics not as a matter of rational discourse alone but instead as a matter of ‘head, heart and hands’. For more information click here or download your invitation here.
2. CASE presents the second Medical Ethics Training workshop with Bioethicist Dr Megan Best
The Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education (CASE) will be conducting one more training session for those who would like to be able to give talks on Christian ethics at the beginning and end of life. The evening of training will be held at New College Village, University of NSW on 3 November and are open to all. Registration for the workshop is required by 23 October. For more information click here.
3. Latest posts on the CASE Blog
In our CASE blog we seek to engage with issues and ideas that are relevant to contemporary life. We welcome your comments and feedback. Our latest blog posts are:
As is our aim here at CASE, we hope that these publications stimulate you to ponder and challenge many of the world views which are presented to us daily and necessitate much more thought than we so often give them.
Your Sincerely,
Professor Trevor Cairney
Director, Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education (CASE)
New College, University of NSW, 2052.
Ph: +61 2 9381 1999 F: +61 2 9381 1909.
Articles are provided for research, citing, printing for private use and for linking to other resources. If you wish to use multiple copies of articles, please request permission.
CASE News
The regular email newsletter from the Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education.
If you are having trouble viewing this email, go here to view it online.
In this CASE news we promote the latest Case magazine, two upcoming events, the New College Lectures podcasts and the latest posts on the CASE Blog
- CASE Quarterly Discussion Group 29 Oct
- CASE Medical Ethics Training Workshop 3 Nov
- New College Lectures podcasts
- Latest posts on the CASE Blog
1. Case #20
What is the task of apologetics in the 21st century? Are rationally persuasive arguments less or more important today? Are apologists really that good for Christianity anyway? Case magazine’s special October issue is given to the apologetic enterprise. Authors including Michael Jensen, David Höhne, Richard Gibson, Andrew Bain and William Lane Craig reflect on the meaning, the challenges and the hidden dimensions of Christian apologetics past and present. For more information about Case #20 click here.
2. CASE Quarterly Discussion Group - Thursday 29 October, 4pm–5:30pm, Lower Lecture Room, Moore College, 1 King Street Newtown
The CASE quarterly discussion group for October will be held at Moore Theological College. Dr David Höhne, lecturer in Philosophy and Theology at Moore, will speak briefly about his article on ‘becoming apologetic persons’, in which he critiques the lingering influence of Kant and Schleiermacher, and challenges readers to re-conceive of apologetics not as a matter of rational discourse alone but instead as a matter of ‘head, heart and hands’. For more information click here or download your invitation here.
3. CASE presents the second Medical Ethics Training workshop with Bioethicist Dr Megan Best
The Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education (CASE) will be conducting one more training session for those who would like to be able to give talks on Christian ethics at the beginning and end of life. The evening of training will be held at New College Village, University of NSW on 3 November and are open to all. Registration for the workshop is required by 23 October. For more information click here.
4. New College Lectures audio
All three talks from the recent New College Lectures entitled ‘Bioethics and Future Hope’ are now available for download. Access them at the New College Lectures page here.
5. Latest posts on the CASE Blog
In our CASE blog we seek to engage with issues and ideas that are relevant to contemporary life. We welcome your comments and feedback. Our latest blog posts are:
As is our aim here at CASE, we hope that these publications stimulate you to ponder and challenge many of the world views which are presented to us daily and necessitate much more thought than we so often give them.
Your Sincerely,
Professor Trevor Cairney
Director, Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education (CASE)
New College, University of NSW, 2052.
Ph: +61 2 9381 1999 F: +61 2 9381 1909.
Articles are provided for research, citing, printing for private use and for linking to other resources. If you wish to use multiple copies of articles, please request permission.
Join us and some of the authors in this month’s Case # 20 magazine (To Give A Reason) for a round-table discussion on the topic of apologetics.
- Date and time: Thursday 29 October, 4pm–5:30pm
- Location: Lower Lecture Room, Moore College, 1 King Street, Newtown, NSW
What is the task of apologetics in the 21st century? Are rationally persuasive arguments less or more important today? Are apologists really that good for Christianity anyway? Case magazine’s special October issue is given to the apologetic enterprise. Authors including Michael Jensen, David Höhne, Richard Gibson, Andrew Bain and William Lane Craig reflect on the meaning, the challenges and the hidden dimensions of Christian apologetics past and present. The CASE quarterly discussion group for October will be held at Moore Theological College. Dr David Höhne, lecturer in Philosophy and Theology at Moore, will speak briefly about his article on ‘becoming apologetic persons’, in which he critiques the lingering influence of Kant and Schleiermacher, and challenges readers to re-conceive of apologetics not as a matter of rational discourse alone but instead as a matter of ‘head, heart and hands’.
To register: phone 02 9381 1999, email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), web: http://www.case.edu.au.
ISCAST (NSW) - CASE Lecture*
Genetics, Evolution and Christian Faith
Date: Thursday, 17 Sep 2009 at 7:30 pm
Speaker: Dr Graeme Finlay, University of Auckland
Venue: Common Room, New College, at the University of NSW
Cost (on entry): $15 (or $10 concession for pensioners or students)
A light supper will follow the lecture and discussion. Though not essential, an RSVP to Peter Barry by email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (mob.phone: 0419 243 685) would be appreciated.
Dr. Finlay, a Senior Lecturer in General Pathology in the Dept of Molecular Medicine and Pathology at the University of Auckland, is one of the invited speakers at the coming COSAC 2009, Conference on Science and Christianity from Sep 18-20 in Geelong.
He is a committed evangelical Christian keenly interested in the relationship of science and the Christian faith. He has already written three booklets on this topic published in 2004 by Telos Books (Auckland) with the titles: ‘Evolving Creation’ 46pp. ISBN 0-476-00650-3; ‘God’s Books: Genetics and Genesis’ 75pp. ISBN 0-476-00651-1; ‘A Seamless Web: Science and Faith’. 59pp. ISBN 0-476-00816-6. In addition, in 2006 he gave an invited lecture in Emmanuel College at the University of Cambridge on ‘Human Genetics and the Image of God’.
Parking is available on nearby suburban streets or in the multi-story car park near UNSW Gate 14 on Barker Street (enter at Gate 14, turn right at T-junction and drive straight into the car park., but please do not park in reserved spots).
For further information, contact either Prof. Peter Barry by email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (mob. phone: 0419 243 685) or Dr Lewis Jones at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (mob. phone: 0418 605 687) .
Abstract: The burgeoning science of comparative genomics is revealing how the human genome was assembled. New genes form over evolutionary time as a result of the operation of familiar genetic processes. These same processes are encountered today in the study of genetic diseases. The operation of random or contingent events during human evolution must be integrated with the biblical perspective that God has a purpose and goal for creation.
These issues may be addressed by appreciating that evolution is biological history, and that this biological history shares features of the human history described in Scripture. In these histories, inanimate matter and conscious human beings have been granted freedom by God, who has committed Himself to creation to redeem and transform it. God works through this free process to bring creation to its purposed end. Thus the happenstance inherent in both evolution and human history is integral to the covenantal relationship by which God will establish the new creation.
*Sponsored by ISCAST: Christians in Science & Technology and CASE: Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education (at New College, UNSW)
CASE News
The regular email newsletter from the Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education.
If you are having trouble viewing this email, go here to view it online.
In this CASE news we promote two upcoming events, the New College Lectures audio and the latest posts on the CASE Blog
- Genetics, Evolution and Christian Faith Dr Graeme Finlay – THIS WEEK!
- CASE Medical Ethics Training Workshops 23 Sept and 3 Nov
- Bioethics and Future Hope audio available
- Latest posts on the CASE Blog
1. Genetics, Evolution and Christian Faith Dr Graeme Finlay– THIS WEEK!
You are invited to the following ISCAST-CASE lecture, with details as follows:
Title: Genetics, Evolution and Christian Faith
Speaker: Dr Graeme Finlay, University of Auckland
Thursday, 17 Sep 2009 at 7:30 pm
Venue: Common Room, New College, at the University of NSW
Cost (on entry): $15 (or $10 concession for pensioners or students)
Dr. Finlay is a Senior Lecturer in General Pathology in the Dept of Molecular Medicine and Pathology at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. He is a committed evangelical Christian keenly interested in the relationship of science and the Christian faith. He is also one of the invited speakers at the coming COSAC 2009, Conference on Science and Christianity from Sep 18-20 in Geelong. For further information about Dr Finlay, the lecture and his abstract, please click here
or visit ISCAST website.
2. CASE Presents Medical Ethics Training Workshops by Bioethicist Dr Megan Best
The Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education (CASE) will be conducting two upcoming training sessions for those who would like to be able to give talks on Christian ethics at the beginning and end of life. The two evenings of training will be held at New College Village, University of NSW on 23 September and 3 November and are open to all. RSVP for the first workshop is preferred today. For more information click here or download your invitation.
3. Bioethics and Future Hope audio. NEW COLLEGE LECTURES AUDIO AVAILABLE
All three talks are now available for download. The MP3 files of all 3 New College Lectures talks are now available, click here.
4. Latest posts on the CASEBlog
In our CASE blog we seek to engage with issues and ideas that are relevant to contemporary life. We welcome your comments and feedback. Our latest blog posts are:
As is our aim here at CASE, we hope that these publications stimulate you to ponder and challenge many of the world views which are presented to us daily and necessitate much more thought than we so often give them.
Your Sincerely,
Professor Trevor Cairney
Director, Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education (CASE)
New College, University of NSW, 2052.
Ph: +61 2 9381 1999 F: +61 2 9381 1909.
Articles are provided for research, citing, printing for private use and for linking to other resources. If you wish to use multiple copies of articles, please request permission.
