Trinity in Sydney

Dates: 15–17 Feb AND 29 Feb–2 Mar 2024 (both required)
Location: Sydney, St James' Institute, Level 1, 169-171 Phillip Street. Access from St James or Martin Place stations.
Presenter: Bob Derrenbacker

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.

Fees: University of Divinity standard course fee, or an audit-only fee of $500
Further information and enrolment:
Contact the Trinity College Theological School at  +61 (0)3 8341 0275 tcts@trinity.edu.au

Dates: 13–15 June AND 4–6 July 2024 (both required)
Location: Sydney, St James' Institute, Level 1, 169-171 Phillip Street. Access from St James or Martin Place stations.
Presenter: Fergus King
Fees: University of Divinity standard course fee, or an audit-only fee of $500

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.

Further information and enrolment: 
Contact the Trinity College Theological School at  +61 (0)3 8341 0275 tcts@trinity.edu.au

Dates: 16–18 October AND 31 October–1 November (both required)
Location: Sydney, St James' Institute, Level 1, 169-171 Phillip Street. Access from St James or Martin Place stations.
Presenters: Paul Oslington and Kara Martin

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.

Fees: University of Divinity standard course fee, or an audit-only fee of $500
Further information and enrolment: 
Contact the Trinity College Theological School at +61 (0)3 8341 0275 tcts@trinity.edu.au