When it comes to the issue of the ordination of women in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, it is hard not to think, “Here we go again: the same tired arguments rehashed for what purpose?”
Heroes of the faith
Wednesday, October 13, 2010Two Avondale College lecturers have written a chapter for a book reflecting on the life and legacy of Australia’s soon-to-be canonised first Catholic saint.
New light on the Anzacs
Monday, September 13, 2010The Anzac story has acquired for many Australians a legendary and almost sacred mystique. Associate Professor Daniel Reynaud, Dean of Avondale’s Faculty of Arts, is researching an aspect of the Anzac legend that has previously received little attention—the Anzacs and religion, beginning with World War One. Daniel here outlines some of his findings.
Authentic learning a link with industry
Wednesday, September 8, 2010Creative writers at Avondale College will have their work published with leading Australian authors in an anthology the English and communication majors will launch this semester.
Teen brings gravitas to ambitious staging
Wednesday, September 1, 2010Avondale College senior music lecturer Dr Robb Dennis and alumni Andrew Taylor, making his directorial debut, and Kristin Thiele deserve credit for their successful staging of Son of Jesse.
Actors find feet in search for script
Wednesday, June 2, 2010Students studying drama at Avondale College have produced an original look at the theatrical experience in Actors in Search of a Script.