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28 July 2023
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Ridley College
(In person only)

29 July 2023
9:00 am - 5:00 am
Ridley College + Livestream

 

Ticket Prices

General Admission

Friday + Saturday

U.P: $160
Early Bird: $110

Friday Night

In Person Only

U.P: $60
Early Bird: $45

Saturday

In person

U.P: $110
Early Bird: $80

Livestream

$70

Early bird prices are available from 1 - 15 June 2023. Sign up now!

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Evangelical Women In Academia Conference 2023

Beauty as Witness
Art, Poverty, and Ethics in Christian Theology

Beginning in 2018, Ridley’s biennial EWA conference seeks to platform, promote, encourage, train, equip, and inspire Christian women in academic work across Australia. This year’s conference keynotes are given by constructive theologian Dr Natalie Carnes (Baylor University) teaching on ethics, art, and poverty in Christian theology.  

Friday’s event will feature Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artist and educator Safina Stewart, speaking about art, faith and indigenous spirituality. Safina will also lead us in some hands-on responsive creative work of our own. 

In addition, short papers and workshops/seminars provide an opportunity to learn from a wonderful lineup of Australian Christian women HDR students, academics, writers, and practitioners. 

Short Papers, Seminars and Worshops

Full details, schedule and sign-up options coming soon. 

  • Theological Aesthetics
    Laura Cerbus (PhD Candidate)
  • When Ostentation Is Invitation: Patronage And Poverty In Tanzania
    Tamie Davis (PhD Candidate, ANC)  
  • Ethical Issues In Voluntary Assisted Dying
    Dr Denise Cooper-Clarke  
  • Pentecost And A Theology Of Creativity
    Danielle Terceiro (PhD Candidate) 
  • Aesthetics And Writing
    Dr Belinda Hopper 
  • Resurrection And Disability
    Dr Louise Gosbell (MAC) 
  • Beauty and John’s Gospel
    Amber Dillon (PhD candidate) 
  • Song Of Songs 5:9–16 And The Primary Prevention Of Domestic And Family Violence?   
    Erin Hutton (ACT) 
  • Finding Beauty in the City: Theologies of the Built Environment and Aesthetics in Conversation
    Cindy Derrenbacker 
  • Painting Workshop
    Jess Lockery (Nurture the Creative)  
  • A Theology Of Fashion
    Jules Cole 
  • Surviving (And Thriving?) In The Academy
    Dr Natalie Carnes 
  • Show, Don’t Tell: Preaching, Allegories And Writing Faith In Fiction
    Kristen Young (YA author)  
  • Body Image In Theological And Psychological Perspective
    Dr Jess Green (Psychologist)  
  • Hospitality
    Louisa Raggatt (ADM fellow)

Guest Speakers

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Dr Natalie Carnes

Professor of Theology
Baylor University 

Natalie Carnes is a constructive theologian interested in how Christian doctrine can speak to the complexities of modern life. Drawing on literary and visual works, she engages feminist theology, theology and the arts, and early Christian theology. She has published a number of articles and three books, the most recent of which is Motherhood: A Confession. Currently she is working on two manuscripts, one on the future of feminist theology and the other on poverty and art. Natalie trained at Harvard, University of Chicago, and Duke before coming to Baylor, where she is currently Professor of Theology and Affiliate Faculty in Women and Gender Studies. 

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Safina Stewart  

Artist
Relationships and Storytelling Coordinator, Common Grace 

Safina Stewart is a proud Wuthithi and Mabuiag Island woman who grew up cross-culturally in New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Australia, and she draws from this rich heritage and experience to create stunning and meaningful artworks.  

She has been an active member of her local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community through her art and family. She endeavours to develop and use her art in ways that encourages awareness, wholeness and hope. 

Safina lives with her husband and three children in the Victorian coastal town of Wonthaggi on Bunurong Country.  She also works with Common Grace as a relationships and storytelling coordinator. 

Supported by:

This event is supported by the Australian College of Theology.

Ridley College is an affiliated college with the Australian College of Theology, CRICOS Provider Code 02650E.

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