Australian Lutheran College (ALC) have commenced a project to develop a 10741NAT Certificate III in Christian Ministry and Theology. This course will be part of the suite of theological courses offered through ALC. This course will be made available to secondary students, those in roles within a ministry context and for personal development. The release […]
Archives for August 2021
The Lutheran Strand
Are students in your school looking to become teachers? And maybe work in a Lutheran school one day? The Lutheran Strand program helps to prepare teachers for their role teaching Christian Studies in schools and Early Childhood Services. It provides a valued addition to initial teaching studies which is highly regarded by those who employ […]
Celebrating Stories and Language
Marilyn Wall the LCA Hearing the Indigenous Voice, RAP Project Officer has sent through this information about National Indigenous Literacy Day on Wednesday 1 September. The Indigenous Literacy Foundation is hosting a free virtual celebration for all Australians going live from 9am Wednesday 1 September. Through storytelling, ILD provides a window into the richness, diversity […]
BLEA general synod report available
Taking into account the extraordinary circumstances relating to COVID-19, the GCB unanimously agreed to hold the 20th regular Convention of General Synod in two parts. An online meeting will occur on October 1 and 2 2021, which will then be adjourned until the meeting resumes in-person at a location to be determined in September or […]
A vision for learners and learning
The Vision for Learners and Learning review is well underway with schools and ECSs engaging in workshops to provide feedback. As part of the review process, we are convening an expert reference panel. The role of the expert reference panel will be to analyse and integrate the feedback received from the workshops into recommendations for […]
LTJ LEArning circles
In May 2021 all schools and early childhood centres were sent copies of The Lutheran Theological Journal (LTJ) supplement with papers to provide a launch pad for discussion and debate. An electronic version of the papers can be found here If you would also like to engage in discussion about these papers in an online […]
Domestic and Family Violence support
As part of service to the wider church LEA is represented on the Domestic and Family Violence taskforce. Over recent years pastors and congregational members have been able to access information and further training through this group. A website and booklet have also been developed. https://www.preventdfv.lca.org.au/ We would now like to know if there is […]
How Lutheran education celebrated the Olympics
Congratulations to all our Olympians The Tokyo 2020 Olympics may have been 5 years in the waiting but when it finally did arrive the Lutheran education community certainly had plenty to celebrate. We recognise and congratulate current and past students who were selected to represent their country in the Tokyo Olympics. The hard work, dedication […]
Dimboola student donates hair
Ten year old Lydia is a student at St Peters Lutheran School in Dimboola Victoria and had been growing her hair so it could then be donated to the Kids with Cancer, Wigs 4 Kids Campaign. After nearly two years of growing her hair in July 2021 Lydia had her hair cut and was able […]