The Theology Project

An ongoing NATSIEC project is to promote discussion about Indigenous spirituality and theology. We must remember that just as there are many denominations in Australia, there are many different ways that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders express their relationship to God, the land and other people. Indigenous theology continues to grow.  NATSIEC hopes that this section will be a resource helping people to come to a deeper understanding of Indigenous spirituality and for the first peoples of this land to share their faith.

To advance the dialogue in this area, the Commission has agreed on the following aims:

1. To educate themselves in this area. This will entail inviting speakers into their meetings to give presentations on some current thinking in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Contextual Theology.
   
   
2. To educate the wider community on indigenous spirituality. In a series of talks entitled 'The Light of Australia', the Commission is asking speakers to talk at gatherings around Australia and then have their talks available on the website and hopefully published in book form. 
   
   
3. To develop theological responses to the key issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, enabling a deeper engagement with the wider community from the perspective of Christian faith.
   
   
4. Produce resources in this area, including books, liturgies and prayers.

For info on 2007 Christ and Culture conference click here

For reports on the various events held so far, click here

For the texts of the 'Light of Australia' talks, click here

For information on the Hearts are Burning (2005 'Light of Australia') talks, click here

For Theology Resources in general, click here