ACHEA Conference | Excelsia College
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ACHEA Conference | Excelsia College
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ACHEA Conference
Changing Worlds: Purpose formation, pluralism and paradigm clash - past and present
In this conference we will discuss the nature, goals and processes of formation, challenges to formation in pluralistic contexts, and problems of formation at times of paradigm clashes. The legitimacy of individually focused formation through higher education is not immune to question, given the social inequalities evident in access to enrolment and between graduates and non-graduates. The ethical implications of intentional formation of people in a social context that privileges autonomy are also worthy of close scrutiny. Some ethical questions include: Who has the right to attempt the formation of others? What legitimates formation activities? What are the benefits and harms of purposive individual formation in situations of pluralism? In considering these and related questions about purposive formation we reflect on the present and consider lessons that can be learned from the past.
Keynote Speakers
Dr Stan Rosenberg
CCCU & Scholarship and Christianity in Oxford
Dr Beth Green
Tyndale University College, Toronto
Dr Perry Glanzer
Baylor University Texas
Conference Schedule
DAY 1
Time
Session
Speakers & Topics
8.30am – 8.45am
Registration
9am – 9.15am
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Peter McKeon,
CEO – Excelsia University College
Emeritus Professor Peter Coaldrake AO
, Chief Commissioner – TEQSA
Time
Session Example
1. Worldviews and social imaginaries in CHE
Peter Carblis, Simon P. Kennedy
2. Structures for Christian Higher Education
Phil Fitzsimmmons, Paul Oslington
3. Formation and Pluralism in Schools
Emily Lockhart, Jacqueline Greentree
4. Formation in a Context of Pluralism
David Turnbull, Andrew Butcher
DAY 2
Time
Session
Speakers & Topics
8.30am – 8.45am
Registration
9am – 9.15am
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Peter McKeon,
CEO – Excelsia University College
Emeritus Professor Peter Coaldrake AO
, Chief Commissioner – TEQSA
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© 2026 Excelsia University College. All Rights Reserved.
ABN 50 360 319 774 | TEQSA PRV12064 ‘University College’ | CRICOS Provider Code: 02664K
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Current Students
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Study
School of Business
School of Counselling
School of Creative and Performing Arts
School of Education
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Professional Development
Why Study at Excelsia
Assessment
Enquire
Fees and Scholarships
How to apply
Future Students
Future Student Forms
Brochures
Student Handbooks
FAQ
International Students
News
Media
Events
Library
The Career Advice Service
Excelsia supported places (ESP)
Early Offer
Study Tours
OZ to LA
Apply
Research
Why Research
Research Seminars
Research Policy Framework
ACHEA Conference
Lumen Conference
Higher Degrees by Research Policies
Staff Research
PhD Organisational Leadership
Partners and Community
About
Our mission
Meet our board
Acknowledgement of Country
Accreditation
Donations
Academic Staff
Resources
Policy
Facilities
40-year anniversary
News
Media Enquiries
Events
Careers @ Excelsia
Contact
Wellbeing and Safety
ACHEA Conference
Excelsia
>
Research
> ACHEA Conference
ACHEA Conference
Changing Worlds: Purpose formation, pluralism and paradigm clash - past and present
In this conference we will discuss the nature, goals and processes of formation, challenges to formation in pluralistic contexts, and problems of formation at times of paradigm clashes. The legitimacy of individually focused formation through higher education is not immune to question, given the social inequalities evident in access to enrolment and between graduates and non-graduates. The ethical implications of intentional formation of people in a social context that privileges autonomy are also worthy of close scrutiny. Some ethical questions include: Who has the right to attempt the formation of others? What legitimates formation activities? What are the benefits and harms of purposive individual formation in situations of pluralism? In considering these and related questions about purposive formation we reflect on the present and consider lessons that can be learned from the past.
Keynote Speakers
Dr Stan Rosenberg
CCCU & Scholarship and Christianity in Oxford
Dr Beth Green
Tyndale University College, Toronto
Dr Perry Glanzer
Baylor University Texas
Conference Schedule
DAY 1
Time
Session
Speakers & Topics
8.30am – 8.45am
Registration
9am – 9.15am
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Peter McKeon,
CEO – Excelsia University College
Emeritus Professor Peter Coaldrake AO
, Chief Commissioner – TEQSA
Time
Session Example
1. Worldviews and social imaginaries in CHE
Peter Carblis, Simon P. Kennedy
2. Structures for Christian Higher Education
Phil Fitzsimmmons, Paul Oslington
3. Formation and Pluralism in Schools
Emily Lockhart, Jacqueline Greentree
4. Formation in a Context of Pluralism
David Turnbull, Andrew Butcher
DAY 2
Time
Session
Speakers & Topics
8.30am – 8.45am
Registration
9am – 9.15am
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Peter McKeon,
CEO – Excelsia University College
Emeritus Professor Peter Coaldrake AO
, Chief Commissioner – TEQSA
Study
How to apply
FAQ
Fees and Scholarships
Course Brochures
International Students
Professional Development
Current Students
Student Success & Wellbeing
Orientation
Graduation
Student Handbooks
Timetables & Enrolment
Calendar
Student Admin Forms
Wellbeing and Safety
Library
About
Our mission
Meet our board
Acknowledgement of country
Accreditation
Academic Staff
Resources
Staff
Facilities
Donations
Research
Research Seminars
Higher Degrees by Research Policies
Staff Research
Partners and Community
Alumni
Careers @ Excelsia
News
Events
Contact
Emergency
© 2026 Excelsia University College. All Rights Reserved.
ABN 50 360 319 774 | TEQSA PRV12064 ‘University College’ | CRICOS Provider Code: 02664K
Study
How to apply
FAQ
Fees and Scholarships
Course Brochures
International Students
Current Students
Student Success & Wellbeing
Student Handbooks
Timetables & Enrolment
Calendar
Library
Orientation
Graduation
Alumni
News
About
Events
Our mission
Contact
Meet our board
Emergency
Acknowledgement of country
Accreditation
Academic Staff
Resources
Staff
Facilities
Donations
Partners and Community
Careers @Excelsia
Research
Research Seminars
Higher Degrees By Research Policies
Staff Research
© 2026 Excelsia University College. All Rights Reserved.
ABN 50 360 319 774 | TEQSA PRV12064 ‘University College’ | CRICOS Provider Code: 02664K