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.
Public Lecture Program 2012
Monday 12 March
A Beginner's Guide to Greek Philosophy—Dr Peter Vardy, Philosopher and Educationalist (in partnership with the Greek Festival of Sydney)
Thursday 29 March
Ethics and Global Hunger—Rev Tim Costello AO, CEO of World Vision Australia
Wednesday 30 May
Protecting Human Rights in a Time of Stress—Julian Burnside AO, QC, Barrister, Human Rights Advocate and Author
Wednsday 1 August
On Living an Examined Life—Dr Simon Longstaff, Executive Director, St James Ethics Centre
Tuesday 23 October
Media and Ethics in a Hyper-Connected World—Annabel Crabb, Political Commentator
To view speaker biographies, please click here.
For more information, please contact Dr Jeremy Hall on 9568 9302.