2010 Public Lecture Series and Teaching Seminars, Centre for Ethics, Newington College

to Wednesday, 20 October 2010

The Centre for Ethics at Newington College is a forum for students, teachers, parents and the wider community, to engage in discussion of contemporary moral issues, beliefs and values. Through its public lectures, workshops and conferences, the Centre aims to promote critical and creative thinking, inter-cultural understanding and serious engagement with the moral issues facing young Australians in the 21st century.

19 May – Philosophy for Children with Professor Phillip Cam

3 June – Thinking across the Curriculum: A Study Day for Yr 11 Theory of Knowledge Students with Dr Chris White

17 June – Ethics & World Poverty with Professor Peter Singer

28 July – Ethics in the 21st Century with Dr Peter Vardy & Dr Jeremy Hall

4 August – Ethics & the World of Shifting Images: How art, media and fashion create a sense of self with Dr Rod Pattenden

20 September – Challenges Facing RE Educators Today: Sharing Stories and Solutions with Dr Felicity McCutcheon

20 October – Ethics & the All Seeing Media with Dr Tanveer Ahmed