Poetry in a Spoken World | Christian Metaphysical Poets Intensive

Join us for a 2 day exploration of Christian Poets.

Location: Presbyterian Church Offices 168 Chalmers St, Surrey Hills

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Day 1 | Friday 22nd May | 7.30 - 9:00 pm

1: Poetry in the Bible – Tom Eglinton

2. John Milton - Peter Barnes

Day 2 | Saturday 23rd May | 9.45 a.m - 4pm

3: Introducing the Metaphysical Poets – Dr Jill Ireland

4: George Herbert – Dr Jill Ireland

5: John Donne – Dr Jill Ireland

6. Dante – Tom Eglinton

7. William Cowper – Peter Barnes

8. Gerard Manley Hopkins – Dr Jill Ireland

Dr Jill Ireland: Jill spent two decades teaching English literature at the University of Wollongong's regional campuses in Bega and Batemans Bay. She has since gone on to earn her doctorate and teach in a Master's program at the National Institute for Christian Education, where she also edits books on Christian education.

Rev. Dr Peter Barnes: Peter is a Presbyterian minister with a passion for church history, particularly the story of Christianity in Australia. He has served as Moderator-General of the Presbyterian Church of Australia, taught at the Presbyterian Bible College in Vanuatu, and authored numerous books including a biography of Athanasius.

Thomas Eglinton: Tom grew up in Adelaide but now calls Sydney's south-west home, where he is an elder at Camden Valley Baptist Church. By day he works in Christian bookselling - currently as Head of Retail at Koorong. He also sits on the board of Emmanuel College Sydney.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Presbyterian Church of Australia, 168 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, Australia

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