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The NCCA gathers together Churches and Christian communities which confess the Lord Jesus Christ as God and Saviour according to the Scriptures. We commit to deepen our relationship with each other and to work together towards the fulfilment of common witness, proclamation and service, to the glory of the one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

5th Theology Symposium 

Nicaea at 1700: A Council for the Ages?

When: Friday 22 – Saturday 23 August 2025

Where: to be held on the campus at St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College, 242 Cleveland Street REDFERN NSW 2016

CALL FOR PAPERS

Proposals are invited for 20-minute papers addressing topics on the theme of the Symposium (there will be an additional 10 minute allocation for Q & A).

The theological symposium seeks to reflect on the times, theology and legacy of this great council and consider its relevance for Christian life and thought in the twenty-first century and beyond. It welcomes presentations from the different disciplines of Christian theology, irrespective of their field of expertise, academic affiliation or denominational background. It is hoped that a cross-disciplinary approach (whether this be systematic theology, patristics, ethics, biblical studies, church history, liturgics, etc.) will contribute by casting further light – a more enriching and holistic perspective – on this most prominent council of the Church and its enduring significance.

The Convenors ask that a title of the proposed presentation be submitted together with an abstract of 250 – 300 words by Monday 20 June, 2025.

The proposal should also be accompanied by the following contact details: a) Title, b) Name, c) Institutional affiliation, d) postal address, e) phone number and f) e-mail address.

Accepted speakers will be notified by Monday 30 June, 2025.

All submissions should be addressed to Assoc. Prof. Philip Kariatlis: pkariatlis@sagotc.edu.au

More information: 5th Theology Symposium: Call for Papers | St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College

Download the Symposium poster (pictured)

Organised by St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College (Sydney College of Divinity: an Australian University College) in conjunction with The New South Wales Ecumenical Council.