Idol Talk? In the Image of the Disabled God: Disability, the Imago Dei and Practical Consequences

Join a discussion taking up the Synod on Synodality’s recent invitation to deeper theological reflection on disability, human dignity and the Incarnation. Guest speakers include Archbishop Peter A Comensoli, Dr Sandy Cornish, Fr Justin Glyn, Vittorio Scelzo from the Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life and more.

Hosted by the Loyola Institute and the Institute for Religion and Critical Inquiry, the session will include reflections based on:

• the theoretical understanding of disability and human limitation (and society's response to it) in the context of Incarnation
• the practical response to it by Church and society at large
• the prophetic role of the Church in relation to the 'internal exile' (Fratelli Tutti 98) of many of its members.

The Idol Talk Conference will feature speakers representing a diverse range of institutions, including the Loyola Institute, Australian University of Theology, Society of Jesus Australia (JEA and JSMA), South Cross Care Queensland, BBI-The Australian Institute of Theological Education, Sisters of Saint Joseph, Catholic Social Services Victoria, Speaking Insights, Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, Australian Catholic University, University of Tasmania, John Pierce Centre, People with Disabilities Australia, L'Arche and Xavier University.

The conference will be held at the ACU Melbourne Campus, with online registration also available for virtual attendance. Please RSVP by Wednesday 14 May.

Visit the website for the full program.