The theme of the conference is “Progressive Spirituality: New Directions” and the program will take participants through a broad spectrum of topics exploring what it means to be “spiritual” in contemporary times. Eco-theological aspects of spirituality, indigenous spirituality, and aspects of Muslim and Jewish spirituality will also be examined.

Eminent international writers, researchers and scholars Dr Diana Butler Bass and Professor Pamela Eisenbaum and well known Australian theologian Dr Val Webb will deliver major public addresses and they will also participate in other parts of the program. Rev Dr David Felten, Co-founder of Living the Questions and an acclaimed speaker at the third Common Dreams Conference in 2013, will also feature as will Fred Plumer of ProgressiveChristianity.org and Adrian Alker of the Progressive Christian Network (Britain).

A strong team of Australian and New Zealand speakers will present keynote addresses, lectures and workshops. These include Michael Morwood, Graeme Mundine, Lorraine Parkinson, Margaret Mayman, Jana Norman, Saara Sabbagh and Ian Lawton.

During part of the conference there will be a parallel program designed, presented and led by “young” people exclusively for their contempories.

Conditions & Definitions:

• Student (full-time or unwaged part-time; ID check at event)
• Earlybird (discount on Regular & Concession rates on & before 14 August 2016)
• Concession (pensioners & those on unemployment or health benefits)
• Short Program (Friday night to Sunday)
• Cancellations received before 15 August, 2016 will be refunded in full. Thereafter a refund of 50% applies.
• Accommodation & evening meals not included
• Boxed lunch provided on Saturday & Sunday only
• Morning & afternoon refreshments will be provided
• Registrations close on 15 September, 2016.
  
• Prices include all relevant fees & taxes applicable to Common Dreams at the time of registration.
• Prices are in Australian dollars
• Please note: the purchased ticket is your receipt. GST is not payable.