In October there will be the last Faith Thinking event on (8-9th) and an Open Lecture on Faith and Belief in NZ (10th)

Open Lecture: Faith and Belief in New Zealand: Results of a recent study and its implications for faith communities

by Chris Clarke, Former CEO World Vision New Zealand; Advisor, Wilberforce Foundation

Wednesday, 10 October 2018

5:15 - 6:30pm, Archway 3 Lecture Theatre (No Charge)

In every census, New Zealanders are asked to indicate their religious affiliation. The results seem to indicate a significant decline in religious attendance, but what is driving this decline and is it true across all demographics and faith communities? In an attempt to 'get in behind the numbers’, in May this year the Wilberforce Foundation published a detailed study of New Zealander’s attitudes to faith and belief. It follows a similar study undertaken in Australia. It looks at the reasons for the decline and indicates areas where faith communities are having a recognised impact. Chris Clarke will share the study results, the comparisons with Australia, and lead a discussion on how faith communities might choose to respond.

(Poster Attached)

Faith Thinking: jointly organised between the Department of Theology and Religion and some Dunedin Churches, and supported by Continuing Education at the University of Otago.

Working Effectively in Culturally Diverse Situations: Building your cultural awareness
by Dr Sheryl Silzer, Wycliffe Bible Translators
Monday 8 October, 7:00-9:00pm
Tuesday 9 October, 7:00-9:00pm
Burns 7, University of Otago
Cost for this course is $10

For further information and to enrol go to www.otago.ac.nz/continuingeducation/what-we-offer/otago692057.html.

Please pay on the night.