Seminar Program

International Seminar on Contemporary Social Issues in the teaching of John Paul II

Thursday 04 December 2008

'Welcome participants to the University of Southern Queensland' by Professor Jim Taylor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Learning Services), University of Southern Queensland

'Opening remarks from the University of Asia and the Pacific' by Dr Jose Mariano, President, The University of Asia and the Pacific (UAP)

'Welcome from the chair and introduction of official guests and seminar participants' conducted by the Seminar's Chair, Dr Bernardo Villegas, Senior Vice-President, University of Asia and the Pacific

"John Paul II: The person, the world leader and his idea of human dignity" presented by Bishop William Morris, DD, Bishop of the Diocese of Toowoomba

Round table discussion and comments

"Social concerns and immigration in the teaching of John Paul II" presented by Dr Krzysztof Batorowicz, Director, Multicultural Centre, USQ

Discussion

"Role of religion in international and diplomatic relations". Presenters:

1. Mr Detlef Sulzer, Consul of Germany

2. Mr Alan Grummitt, Consul of Philippines

Questions and discussions

"Influence of John Paul II and his Ideas on Education" presented by Dr Richard Benton, Commission for Justice and Peace, New Zealand

Discussion

"The significance of religious dialogue: inter-religious and ecumenical aspects". Introduction and presentations by:

1. Mr Evan Reichelt, University of Southern Queensland Chaplain Coordinator

2. Ven. Wu Ping and Ven. Ling, Pure Land College, Toowoomba (Buddhist perspective)

3. Mr Mustafa Ally (Muslim perspectives)

4. Mr Rob McCormack, Director for Pastoral Formation, Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba

Discussion

Summary of the first day proceedings

Friday 05 December 2008

'Welcome and brief introduction to the second day' by the seminar's host, Dr Krzysztof Batorowicz, Director, Multicultural Centre, USQ

'Reflection on the first day of the seminar from the chair and Introduction new participants' by Dr Bernardo Villegas, Senior Vice-President, UAP

"John Paul II's social doctrine and corporate social responsibility" presented by Mr Dionisio Papelleras, University of Asia and the Pacific

Questions and discussion

 "Peace and inter-religious relations" Introduction: Bishop William Morris, DD

Presenters: 

Professor Toh Swee-Hin, Director, Multi-Faith Centre, Griffith University

Mr Paul Jensen, Lifeline, Toowoomba

Discussion

"Role of the churches and religious organizations in community development at local level – social justice in action". Presenters:

Mr David Ament

Dr Virginia Cagawas, Griffith University

Questions and discussion

"Learning from John Paul II: Towards closer co-operations on social issues" presented by Dr Jose Mariano, President, University of Asia and the Pacific

Discussion

Summary of the seminar by the participants and the chair Dr Bernardo Villegas, Senior Vice-President, UAP

For more information please contact William Conwell, Manager, Multicultural Centre, telephone +61 7 4631 1678.