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Countering Violent Extremism: CSU study reveals program flaws
Tuesday 4 Sep 2018Research by a CSU PhD student explored the Australian Government’s counter-terrorism policies, and their impact on the Australian Muslim community following international terrorist attacks on and after 11 September 2001 (‘9/11’).
2018 National Religious Short Film Prize winner announced
Wednesday 8 Aug 2018The CSU Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture announced the winners of the 2018 Religious Short Film Prize at a special ceremony in Canberra on Wednesday 8 August.
Church engagement with people living with disabilities
Wednesday 21 Mar 2018A new book by a CSU researcher about church engagement with people with disabilities was launched at an annual meeting of Anglican bishops yesterday.
CSU co-hosts international ecumenical conference in Canberra
Thursday 2 Nov 2017The Charles Sturt University (CSU) Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture (ACC&C) will co-host the 4th International Conference on Receptive Ecumenism in Canberra from Monday 6 to Thursday 9 November.
Entries invited for 2018 Religious Short Film Prize
Wednesday 13 Sep 2017Australia's unique religious short film prize is again calling for entries from filmmakers from around Australia and from religious or non-religious traditions.
Conscience and conscientious objection in healthcare
Tuesday 5 Sep 2017The ethical challenges posed by healthcare professionals who wish to be able to refuse to treat patients on the grounds of conscientious objections is the focus of an international conference.
Launch of first-of-its-kind Report on Islamophobia in Australia
Sunday 9 Jul 2017Australian Muslim women who ventured out on their own were almost three times more likely to face harassment of an islamophobic nature.
Canberra honour for CSU Emeritus Professor
Thursday 8 Jun 2017CSU will honour former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Emeritus Professor Ross Chambers in recognition of his exceptional services to the University and the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture in Canberra.
Fasting during Ramadan a pillar of Islam
Wednesday 31 May 2017A CSU academic says fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the pillars of Islam practiced by the majority of Muslims worldwide.
Luther at 500 forum in Canberra
Sunday 28 May 2017A forum in Canberra on Monday 29 May will assess the continuing controversy sparked 500 years ago when Martin Luther nailed his '95 Theses' to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church in Germany.