Brian Howe ASCM - Has The Secular University Had Its Day?
Channel: Australian Student Christian Movement
Date: 2023-02-12

Dr Brian Howe AO, Deputy Prime Minister of Australia from 1991-95, introduces this discussion, hosted by the Australian Student Christian Movement.  Dr Ian Weeks of Deakin University responds, followed by open discussion with attendees.  The discussion covers the need for response to the recent Federal Government announcement of the development of an Australian Universities Accord to build a long-term plan for Australia’s higher education system.  The need for better engagement with religion within universities arises from a need to engage on questions of cultural identity and direction.    

Dr Howe, in addition to his time as Deputy PM, was a Federal Government Minister from 1983 to 1996, responsible for Social Security and other areas, and is a Minister in the Uniting Church in Australia and  a Senior Friend of the Australian Student Christian Movement.  Dr Ian Weeks taught Religious Studies at Deakin University and was President of SCM at Melbourne Uni in 1965.  
The meeting will be recorded and shared.  Please join us.