SSEC About Us

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Papyrus P.Oxy1353

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St Athanasius

Background

The Society for the Study of Early Christianity (SSEC) was established at Macquarie University within the (AHDRC)Ancient History Documentary Research Centre> to assist in fulfilling its aims through the study of the New Testament in its times, including its Jewish and Graeco/Roman context, and the development of early Christianity.

The Society was launched by the Vice-Chancellor on 8 May 1987, and a Constitution for the Society was approved by the Council of Macquarie University in December 1987.

The study of Christianity poses important historical questions and intense interest has surrounded the investigation of its origins in the first century and the early phases of its growth. Fresh information on this period continues to become available in astonishing quantities, ripe for research. Macquarie University is also committed to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in these areas.

The Society has no ecclesiastical ties but may collaborate on academic occasions with theological colleges of all denominations and with the Jewish community.

Aims of the Society

* To encourage the study of the New Testament in its times and related topics.

* To build up resources for this study (for example, books, papyri, coins).

* To organise conferences, public lectures, seminars and other activities to which The Society's members are invited.

Three Newsletters a year are circulated outlining forthcoming activities.

See our web page called newsletters>

A Visiting Fellow of high academic standing is invited to be the key speaker at the annual Conference in May.

If you wish the register for our next annual Conference; then go to our web page called annual conference>

Or if you wish to purchase a CD or DVD on the last key speaker. See our web page called order from us>

Or if you would like details of our upcoming events for 2008 or details of the SSEC tour in April 2009 then see our web page called calendar of events>

Assoc Prof Kim Haines-Eitzen

Membership

Membership is open to the public by payment of the annual subscription. Donations above this amount may be claimable as a tax deduction. See our web page called Membership>

Bequests and Donations

For ongoing research into the history of early Christianity the SSEC relies on funding from University grants, donations and bequests. If you would like to support this research by either a donation or a bequest, please contact Professor Alanna Nobbs on (02) 9850 8844 or Dr Don Barker on (02) 9850 9962. or contact by email contact us>

Projects supported by the Society

The Society supports a number of projects - see our web page projects>

Funding

Major projects have attracted good support for some years from the Australian Research Council and from Macquarie University. Funding from these sources is dependent on annual decisions and is insufficient for their proper continuance and development, and the Society seeks strong support from outside the University so that such research, unique in many ways in its scope and concentration, may be carried on at the level which it deserves.

Tax Deductibility

Monies given for research may be tax deductible and the Macquarie university will match dollar for dollar any monies given for research by an institution or business through an external collaborative grant arrangement. For further information please contact Professor Alanna Nobbs on (02) 9850 9944 email: Alanna.Nobbs@humn.mq.eu.au>

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SSEC Management Committee

The following members have been elected to the Management Committee.

President	Professor Alanna Nobbs
Vice President	Dr Chris Forbes
Hon. Secretary	Dr Don Barker
Hon. Treasurer	Dr Peter Edwell
Committee Members	Mrs Patricia Ball, Dr Heike Behlmer, Dr Malcolm Choat, Mr Peter Eyland, Dr Jim Harrison, Ms Leigh Hess, Rev. Diane Jeffree, Mrs Mariann Rhydderch, Mr Tim Scott, Ms Margaret Smith.

Related Activities

The Centre sponsors the Macquarie Ancient Languages Schools (formerly the Macquarie Greek Summer School) (Co-Ordinator: Mrs Helen Fox). The Society co-operates with the Macquarie Ancient History Association (MAHA) and the Rundle Foundation for Egyptian Archaeology in holding seminars and other functions.

See our web page for links> which will take you to interesting sites such as the Macquarie Ancient Languages School (MALS).

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President Prof Alanna Nobbs

Vice President Dr Chris Forbes

Secretary Dr Don Barker

Treasurer Dr Peter Edwell

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