Brisbane short courses

Our short courses in theology offer you the opportunity to explore Christian faith and world religions without committing to a full degree. If you’re teaching religious education or working in a Catholic school, you’ll gain hours towards your professional development accreditation. 

Short Course Information, Semester 1, 2020

Envisioning the Church of the Future: Themes of the Plenary Council

Venue: Brisbane Leadership Centre, Level 3, Cathedral House, 229 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane
Semester 1 dates: 4, 11, 18 and 25 March (Wednesdays)

Envisioning the Church of the Future: Themes of the Plenary Council PDF (1.6MB)

Cost: $60 attendance only, $100 attendance with a certificate of accreditation.
Free for ACU Students and Staff

This Course is approved for 6 (six) hours under ‘Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School’ (Brisbane Catholic Education Office).

Time: 6pm – 8pm (refreshments from 6pm, lecture commences at 6.30pm)

For group bookings of 3 people or more, please email us: shortcourses.ftp@acu.edu.au

Topics and Speakers:

4 March:
Topic: Open to Conversion, Renewal and Reform
Speaker: Bishop Ken Howell (Archdiocese of Brisbane)

11 March:
Topic: Humble, Healing and Merciful
Speaker: Associate Professor Robyn Horner (ACU)

18 March:
Topic: Inclusive, Participatory and Synodal
Speaker: Rev. Assoc. Prof. Orm Rush (ACU)

25 March:
Topic: Missionary and Evangelising
Speaker: Dr. Maeve Louise Heaney VDMF (ACU)

Semester 2: 29 July and 5, 19 and 26 August (Wednesdays)