Thirty years ago, Joel A’Bell sat in a typical-looking classroom in a typical Sydney high school, kicking himself for forgetting a letter from his parents to exempt him from attending a Tuesday ...

In 2017 more students in state schools will hear Bible stories than in 2016. Teaching “Scripture” in classrooms, known as Special Religious Education in NSW, Special Religious Instruction in Victoria ...

Gina-Hens Piazza, second from right, and students at the Jesuit School of Theology Credit: Preston Carmack/Santa Clara University Thanks so much for taking the time for this interview. I’m sure you ...

For pastors used to more topical preaching, research confirms what you’re sensing—people crave biblical depth, and fall gives you the consistency to deliver it. We loved the Bible. We sang songs about ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The state government has rejected the recommendations of an independent report into scripture teaching in NSW schools that would have ...

Although my parents never expressed it in so many words, they gave me a pretty clear idea about how they esteemed different callings. Practicing a trade to support a family was good, public service ...