The Graduate Certificate in Education and Theology supports participants to develop a critical appreciation of the Christian faith and its implications for their work in a faith-based education context. It aims to enhance the theological and spiritual awareness of those whose vocation is education, facilitating use of reflective practices to apply foundational knowledge and engage […]
Archives for 2020
A vision for learners and learning
A vision for learners and learning A vision for learners and learning in Lutheran schools articulates our shared values and vision for learning across Lutheran education. Growing deep has provided a new foundational framework and lens for considering learning in Lutheran education. One of our priority actions from the Strategic Direction 2021-2024 is to review […]
2021 LEA Ministry Conference
The 2021 LEA Ministry Conference will occur in the week beginning the 24th May 2021. Thank you to the 49 respondents to the Ministry Conference survey. Anne Dohnt, Stephanie Maher, Gary Jewson and Stuart Traeger met to discuss the feedback and as with previous conferences, a planning group will use the feedback to prepare the […]
BLEA member update
Farewell Neville and Lester, Welcome Jeremy 2020 marks the end of service for two highly respected members of the LEA Board of Directors, Dr Neville Highett and Mr Lester Saegenschnitter. Dr Highett retired from his role in June after over eight years of gracious service to the board, four of which were as Chairperson. His […]
Leadership Development Program (LDP) update
LEA and the regions are in the process of finalising the provider for the new LDP which will be launched next year. The new program will continue to offer leadership education through formal study in a Graduate Certificate supported by a revamped mentor program and an in-depth profiling tool which will provide participants with significant […]
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Mission action plans
LEA and Local Mission are looking at how we can develop and resource action plans to support the collaborative engagement of schools, congregations, districts and the LCA in mission and ministry. We know there are many wonderful examples, ideas and learnings in our community. To get started, we would love to hear from you about […]
Tell us: What do you see as emerging issues?
One of our strategic direction actions is to research and develop resources exploring the intersection of Lutheran theology with contemporary educational theories and practices, and significant social, environmental and ethical issues. To get the discussion going, LEA and ALC will work together to develop research papers for an LTJ supplement in May 2021. We need you to tell us […]
70th Anniversary of ALWS
The upcoming issue of The Lutheran highlights the 70th Anniversary of Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS), including the critical partnership role our Lutheran schools and early childhood services play in helping people through ALWS, and working together in embedding learning through service. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to see how we relate to each […]