An address by Dr Rod Benson at the Faculty & Staff Christmas Party, Moore Theological College, held at Petersham RSL Club, 6 December 2023 As a wordsmith rather than a mathematician, I must confess that when I was asked to step into Dr William Hood’s statistically significant shoes and manage the bell curve of today’s …
“Extracurricular activities”: The ecumenical service of Deaconess Margaret Rodgers AM
An address by Dr Rod Benson, Moore Theological College, Sydney, 23 Sep 2023 In a motion to the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia on 1 July 2014, referring to the late Deaconess Margaret Rodgers AM, Dr Robert Tong AM observed that “Margaret’s extensive ‘extracurricular’ activities were largely undertaken in Margaret’s own time, …
Mountains of Scripture (6): Mount Zion
In our tour of biblical mountains, we have come to Mount Zion. You may have heard of Zionism, or the fabricated Protocols of the Elders of Zion. There are many mentions of Zion in classic hymns, such as, “O Zion haste, thy mission high fulfilling,” and, “We’re marching to Zion.” But today I want to …
Ten tips for a successful research project
Writing a long essay or research project can be daunting. Follow these ten steps to complete a successful project. Get well organised from the start (time, technology, information storage, study desk and chair, limited interruptions, surroundings conducive to study). The better organised you are, the easier it will be to efficiently complete your research project. …
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Mountains of Scripture (5): Mount Gerizim
The modern Israeli town of Shechem, framed by Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal. There’s a famous story recorded in the Gospel of John, chapter four, where Jesus encounters a woman from Samaria drawing water from a well at lunchtime. He has a significant conversation with him resulting in her sudden awareness that he is Israel’s …
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