Living ReligiousTraditions in the

21st CenturyStudies of Religion in Focus

Conference 2016

Studies of Religion in Focus Conference is an interfaith

initiative to resource teachers in their teaching of Studies of

Religion I & II.

The Conference aims to broaden teachers' understanding and

experience through interaction with speakers and academics from different faith traditions specialising in relevant fields

central to the Board of Studies SOR Syllabus I and II.

This conference is tailored for teachers of both the Preliminary

and HSC courses.

• Scriptural Reasoning: The relevance of religion to the 21st Century

• How to analyse the contribution of significant people/schools of thought in the 21st Century

• How to help your students stand out in their HSC responses

• “Peace is more than the absence of war” – taking your students to deeper insights in Religion and Peace

• Social Cohesion: Interfaith Dialogue, Ecumenism and Reconciliation

The workshops will cover three faith traditions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Workshop arrangements will be detailed in the full program with schedules and options.

Date: Friday 04 March 2016Venue: Mercure Hotel, 818 - 820 George Street, SydneyTime: 8.30am to 3.30pm (8.30am-8.45am registration)Cost: $145

Payments must have been received prior to conference to secure your place.Receipt numbers will be issued which will be needed to register on the day.

Registration is required at www.isra.org.auFor more information, email to info@isra.org.au or call (02) 9649 9040