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 life is more than random. Movies suggest life is more magical. Music suggests life is more significant.” 
To explore the interplay between music and meaning, Greg highlights the creative work of U2’s Bono, and the Australian artist, Nick Cave. 

Dr Greg Clarke has spent thirty years exploring the connections between Christianity and the arts. Holding a doctorate in Literature from the University of Sydney, Greg has led university centres, media companies and charities striving to communicate Christianity in public contexts. His book The Great Bible Swindle was awarded the ‘Australian Christian Book of the Year’ in 2013. 

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 life is more than random. Movies suggest life is more magical. Music suggests life is more significant.”  To explore the interplay between music and meaning, Greg highlights the creative work of U2’s Bono, and the Australian artist, Nick Cave. 
Dr Greg Clarke has spent thirty years exploring the connections between Christianity and the arts. Holding a doctorate in Literature from the University of Sydney, Greg has led university centres, media companies and charities striving to communicate Christianity in public contexts. His book The Great Bible Swindle was awarded the ‘Australian Christian Book of the Year’ in 2013.

The Inaburra Founders Lectures honour of a small group of pioneers whose vision led to the establishment of the school in 1982. The series is underpinned by Inaburra’s enduring value of lifelong learning and draws on a network of guest speakers to share their knowledge and expertise with our community. The Founders Lectures are hosted annually by Inaburra School in front of a live audience and are also shared as a podcast series.

The Inaburra Founders Lectures honour of a small group of pioneers whose vision led to the establishment of the school in 1982. The series is underpinned by Inaburra’s enduring value of lifelong learning and draws on a network of guest speakers to share their knowledge and expertise with our community. The Founders Lectures are hosted annually by Inaburra School in front of a live audience and are also shared as a podcast series.

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

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 presentation will set down a framework through which we can make sense of our rapidly changing world and re-envision success in a way that offers a deeper and more lasting fulfilment. Max Jeganathan is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Public Christianity CPX. A former lawyer and political and policy adviser, Max was educated at the Australian National University and the University of Oxford and is undertaking a PhD in Law.

Max speaks on the intersection between faith, culture, economics, finance, technology and moral reasoning.

Max is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Public Christianity CPX. A former lawyer and political and policy adviser, Max was educated at the Australian National University and the University of Oxford and is undertaking a PhD in Law.
He has spoken in businesses, universities and political institutions, including Samsung, Lego, Goldman Sachs and Amazon. He loves movies, good wine with his wife Fiona and making his kids laugh.

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 presentation will set down a framework through which we can make sense of our rapidly changing world and re-envision success in a way that offers a deeper and more lasting fulfilment. Max Jeganathan is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Public Christianity CPX. A former lawyer and political and policy adviser, Max was educated at the Australian National University and the University of Oxford and is undertaking a PhD in Law.
Max speaks on the intersection between faith, culture, economics, finance, technology and moral reasoning.
Max is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Public Christianity CPX. A former lawyer and political and policy adviser, Max was educated at the Australian National University and the University of Oxford and is undertaking a PhD in Law. He has spoken in businesses, universities and political institutions, including Samsung, Lego, Goldman Sachs and Amazon. He loves movies, good wine with his wife Fiona and making his kids laugh.

Chasing success in an age of uncertainty - Max Jeganathan

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 theologians through history on the nature of hope, what is currently hindering our experience of it, and practical strategies to foster it.

Guest speaker, Leisa Aitken, is a clinical psychologist, working in private practice. She has more than 20 years experience in counselling and also supervising in psychiatric hospitals and providing workplace support. She has spoken at many schools and churches with the aim of applying psychological research to real life dilemmas. She is about to finish a PhD on the psychology of hope, which incorporates philosophical and theological reflections of hope with her own research on hope in Australian society.



Presentation: https://www.inaburra.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Leisa-Aitken-Podcast-Supporting-Bio.pdf

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 theologians through history on the nature of hope, what is currently hindering our experience of it, and practical strategies to foster it. Guest speaker, Leisa Aitken, is a clinical psychologist, working in private practice. She has more than 20 years experience in counselling and also supervising in psychiatric hospitals and providing workplace support. She has spoken at many schools and churches with the aim of applying psychological research to real life dilemmas. She is about to finish a PhD on the psychology of hope, which incorporates philosophical and theological reflections of hope with her own research on hope in Australian society.
 
Presentation: <a href="https://www.inaburra.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Leisa-Aitken-Podcast-Supporting-Bio.pdf">https://www.inaburra.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Leisa-Aitken-Podcast-Supporting-Bio.pdf</a>

Raising hope and resilience in young people - Leisa Aitken

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 intentional and deliberate strategies are necessary to embed a collaborative culture in the day-to-day workings of a workplace or school.


Professor Michael Anderson is an internationally recognised educational leader in school transformation processes. He is Professor of Creativity and Arts Education in the School of Education and Social Work at The University of Sydney and Co-Director of the CREATE Centre. 

Michael has taught, researched and published in education and transformation for over 20 years including 17 books and 55 book chapters and journal articles. His international research and practice focus on how the 4Cs (Creativity, Critical reflection, Communication and Collaboration) can be integrated using coherent frameworks to meet the needs of 21st Century learners. Michael's most recent work emerging from his research and partnerships with schools include Transforming Education (with Miranda Jefferson, Bloomsbury, 2021) and Transforming Schools (2017).

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 intentional and deliberate strategies are necessary to embed a collaborative culture in the day-to-day workings of a workplace or school.
 Professor Michael Anderson is an internationally recognised educational leader in school transformation processes. He is Professor of Creativity and Arts Education in the School of Education and Social Work at The University of Sydney and Co-Director of the CREATE Centre. 
Michael has taught, researched and published in education and transformation for over 20 years including 17 books and 55 book chapters and journal articles. His international research and practice focus on how the 4Cs (Creativity, Critical reflection, Communication and Collaboration) can be integrated using coherent frameworks to meet the needs of 21st Century learners. Michael's most recent work emerging from his research and partnerships with schools include Transforming Education (with Miranda Jefferson, Bloomsbury, 2021) and Transforming Schools (2017).

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

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