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17 January 2018 New Academic Dean Links Theology to Everyday Challenges in the Modern World BBI–The Australian Institute of Theological Education is proud to announce the appointment of the internationally respected expert in religious education and theology, Dr Brendan Hyde as its new Academic Dean.
16 January 2018 Connecting Theology to Climate Change BBI–TAITE Faculty member Dr Dianne Rayson was drawn towards the study of theology by a growing concern over what she saw as a failure on the part of Christianity to effectively respond to one of the world’s most pressing challenges –- climate change.
6 December 2017 ‘Worldly Christianity in Practice’ attracts Theologians from across the Country Theologians, ministers and members of religious congregations from across the country have come together in Sydney for the 13th Annual Australian Bonhoeffer Conference on 6 December, hosted by BBI-The Australian Institute of Theological Education.
1 December 2017 People with disabilities called to become the new Catechists Pope Francis has called on people with disabilities to become Catechists in their communities at a major international gathering in the Vatican, attended by BBI-TAITE's Associate Dean, Dr Zachariah Duke.
24 November 2017 BBI-AICD Breakfast Briefing examines Challenges, Culture and Change in the Not-for-Profit Sector Leaders of religious congregations and board directors from across the Catholic education and health sectors have come together for a breakfast briefing in Sydney to examine some of the key governance challenges facing the Not-for-Profit sector.
10 November 2017 Emeritus Professor Terence Lovat named UON Supervisor of the Year In recognition of his decades of service to postgraduate students, the Chair of BBI-TAITE's Academic Board, Director and Faculty member, Emeritus Professor Terence Lovat has been named Supervisor of the Year at the University of Newcastle.
6 November 2017 BBI hosts National Catholic Mission & Identity Symposium Catholic educational leaders in Sydney and Brisbane have benefited from a professional symposium which explored one of the key challenges facing Catholic education today- that of promoting the mission and identity of the Catholic school.
13 September 2017 Together for Humanity BBI Faculty Member, Dr Catherine Thom RSJ writes about her involvement in a recent Intercultural Understanding Workshop with Muslim students at a Sydney high school.
8 September 2017 The Journey to 2020: Opening the Conversation to the Plenary Council Bishops, leaders of religious congregations and Catholic lay leaders from across Australia have come together in Sydney for the first of a series of consultation seminars in the lead up the historic Plenary Council in 2020.
31 August 2017 Massimo Faggioli appointed new Conjoint Professor at BBI BBI-The Australian Institute of Theological Education is proud to announce the appointment of the internationally recognised expert on Vatican II and the leadership of Pope Francis, Massimo Faggioli as a Conjoint Professor.
10 August 2017 BBI's eConference reflects on the hope of Pope Francis in times of chaos Communities across Australia and as far away as Peru, Mexico and Japan have engaged in an interactive discussion about the unique leadership style of Pope Francis at BBI's 13th National eConference.
4 August 2017 Connecting theology to everyday life BBI’s Academic Dean, Professor Anthony Maher has urged a group of talented BBI graduates to continue drawing upon what they have learned through their theological studies, connecting it to their everyday work in Catholic education.