Religious freedom in Australia is the focus of the first 2015 Exploration Series free public lecture at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Port Macquarie on Wednesday 25 March. Right Reverend Professor Stephen Pickard, the Executive Director of the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture and Professor of Theology at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Canberra, will speak about 'Religious freedom and the future of Christianity in a multi-faith and secular Australia'. His lecture will explore the character of civil society and a vision for the common good. Reverend Professor Pickard was formerly head of the CSU School of Theology for nine years, and is also Assistant Bishop in the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn. The CSU public lecture is from 5pm to 7pm Wednesday 25 March at The Glasshouse Theatre, corner of Clarence and Hay Streets, Port Macquarie. For more information please contact Ms Alison Woods on (02) 6582 9334 or alwoods@csu.edu.au.