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IRCI welcomes Professors John Collins and Adela Yarbro Collins

Biblical scholars of renown in Melbourne

John Collins and Adela Yarbro Collins of Yale Divinity School are visiting the Institute during May. Their visit is co-sponsored by the University of Divinity and Catholic Theological College. Adela is a member of the advisory board of the ACU research project Texts, Traditions, and Early Christian Identities.

While in Melbourne, they are addressing several symposia, delivering a public lecture, and meeting with staff and students.

See an outline of their events below:

Friday 11 May 2018

Who: Adela Yarbro Collins, Gerald West, Jione Havea, Dorothy Lee

What: Feminist Biblical Conference: The State of biblical Scholarship – Where are we now?

Where: Centre for Theology and Ministry, 29 College Cresent Parkville

When: 9.30am – 5.00pm

$40 waged / $20 unwaged www.trybooking.com/366028

Tuesday 15 May 2018

Who: John J Collins

What: Public Lecture: Biblical Values: What are they? Who decides? Are they still relevant in the Modern World?

Where: Trinity College, Old Warden’s Lodge, 100 Royal Parade, Parkville

When: 7.30 – 9.00pm

Free lecture, booking essential www.trybooking.com/342512

Friday 18 May 2018

Who: John C Collins, Adela Yarbro Collins

What: International Biblical Research Conference John: Is there Mysticism in the Dead Sea Scrolls?, Adela: Paul, Jewish Mysticism, and Spirit Possession.

Where: Knox Room, Catholic Theological College

When: 10:00am – 5:00pm

Invitation only, contact jill.doncovio@ctc.edu.au

Tuesday 22 May 2018 

Who: Prof. Adela Yarbro Collins (Yale)

What: BECS Seminar series: Paul and his Readers: 1 Corinthians 7 as Interpreted in the Second and Third Centuries

Where: Videoconference room 7.03, Level 7, 250 Victoria Parade

When: 11.00am – 12.30pm

Free seminar, contact David Litwa 03 9230 8386

For further information on their visit, please contact David Litwa.