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Lectures 2021
Wellington Winter Lectures Despite changing Covid lock-down levels NZCIS was able to hold three successful events in Wellington 1: Introductory Lectures, held at St John’s Willis St, on 10 July Dr. Nicola Hoggard Creegan, ‘Contemporary Themes’Dr. Graeme Finlay, ‘Theology of
Children: teaching science and faith
March 2021 Education, Science and Faith Seminar The above summary, as well as other notes and slides from the seminar are available to view below: Silvia Purdie’s Summary (as above) Dr. Nicola Hoggard’s Notes Jody Kilpatrick’s Notes Jennifer Lewis’ Presentation
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