Chasing success in an age of uncertainty - Max Jeganathan

In a world that seems to be spiralling increasingly out of control, is there a path to flourishing that rises above the chaos? The models of success we are told to chase are governed by internal desire, evaluated by external validation and surrounded by instability. There must be a better way. This…

Raising hope and resilience in young people - Leisa Aitken

Hope is essential for a flourishing life but in our anxious and overwhelmed post-pandemic world, many are struggling to be hopeful. What can we do to nurture hope in ourselves and in young people? This talk explores recent psychological research as well as the wisdom of philosophers and theologian…

Creating a collaborative culture for learning - Prof. Michael Anderson

What does it mean to collaborate? Why is it critical to be an effective collaborator and how can we implement collaboration in our workplace or school? This interactive presentation by Professor Michael Anderson focuses on broadening our perspective of collaboration. Michael discusses how intentio…

‘Why have you abandoned me?' Can art speak of hope in a God-forsaken world? by Rev Dr Michael Jensen

In this lecture, Michael begins by looking at art as ‘true witness’ through George Gittoes’ collection of stories and drawings of the Kibeho massacre. He reflects on how the artist sought to write ‘as beautifully as possible’ in order to honour the humanity of those who suffered and explores how so…

Stage or Stream: Why the live performance still matters by Dr Mark Stephens

In this lecture, Mark gives a compelling case for the live performance as a ubiquitous form which highlights the importance of our human embodiment. He argues that art needs no justification, in the way that love needs no justification. Reflecting on a Christian theology of creation, Mark suggests …

Bono, Nick Cave and the power of a song by Dr Greg Clarke

In this lecture, Greg begins with a discussion of philosophical theology as it relates to music, creation and human striving. He talks about the ‘seriousness’ of the Arts, how they close in on meaning and evoke a sense of life’s significance.  “Art seems to get closer to the soul. Stories suggest …