A one-day seminar \u201cGirard\u2019s Mimetic Theory: A Short Guide\u201d will be held in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, led by one of the leading scholars in mimetic theory, Dr James Alison.<\/p>\n

The seminar will introduce participants to all they need to know about mimetic theory. It will cater for beginners and for those who are more advanced.<\/p>\n

For more information about the seminars in Sydney and Melbourne:\u00a0AGS FLYER final<\/a><\/p>\n

For more information about Brisbane events:\u00a0Alison flyer Brisbane<\/a><\/p>\n

Please register to book your place in a seminar:<\/em><\/p>\n

Sydney:\u00a0<\/strong>www.trybooking.com\/RBNT <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Melbourne:\u00a0<\/strong>www.trybooking.com\/RBNV<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Brisbane:\u00a0www.trybooking.com\/RLYW<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Public Lectures with James Alison<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sydney<\/strong>, 22 September, 6.30pm: \u2018\u2018Violence gives rise to religion: And why popular culture has this back to front…\u2019\u00a0<\/strong>(College Chapel, St Paul’s College, 9 City Rd, Camperdown).<\/p>\n

Much popular culture and academic literature identifies religion as the cause of violence. In contrast, what if the opposite is the case: that violence gives rise to religion? James Alison will show that religion is actually an answer to the problem of human violence, which develops as a fundamental issue in human evolution and hominization.<\/p>\n

Canberra,<\/strong> 26 September, 6.30pm: \u201cBeyond Us and Them: contemplation and living with enemies in a globalised world\u201d <\/strong>(Alison Lecture Canberra abstract<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Brisbane<\/strong>, 28 September, 6.30pm: Love in a Time of Terror<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

In an age marked by terrorism, much focus is placed on the efforts of police, military and intelligence to prevent or counter violence. But what role is there for love in an age marked by extremist violence? What is erotic love? What is agapeic love? What is \u201cromantic\u201d love? And how can love be understood within a theological anthropology, using Ren\u00e9 Girard\u2019s mimetic theory?<\/p>\n

Adelaide<\/strong>, 3 October, 7.30pm: \u2018\u2018Violence gives rise to religion: And why popular culture has this back to front…\u2019 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Please note:<\/strong> 7.30pm Start time, and Venue Change: St Peter’s Anglican Church 1 Torrens Square Glenelg, SA 5045\u00a0 RSVP HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

Melbourne<\/strong>, 6 October, 6.30pm:\u00a0Love in a Time of Terror<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information:\u00a0AGS FLYER final<\/a><\/p>\n

Biographical information:<\/strong>\u00a0Dr. James Alison is a leading figure in Girard\u2019s mimetic theory, an internationally acclaimed Catholic theologian, and author of numerous books, including\u00a0The Joy of Being Wrong<\/em>,\u00a0Raising Abel<\/em>,\u00a0Knowing Jesus<\/em>,\u00a0Faith Beyond Resentment<\/em>,\u00a0Undergoing God<\/em>, and\u00a0Jesus the Forgiving Victim.\u00a0<\/em>For more information, please go to:\u00a0http:\/\/jamesalison.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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