The Mary Andrews College Academic Conference 2026 is a one-day theological conference on Tuesday, June 23rd at Anglican Deaconess Ministries.  

Under the theme, “Theology for Today”, some of Australia’s leading female and male theologians will present papers on the various ways ancient texts and wisdom give us vital insight on current issues in biblical and theological studies. On the day, you will hear a mix of theological insight from some of Australia’s leading theologians and practical application from experts in their field. 

Topics will include:  

• What the “daughters of Jerusalem” from Song of Songs teach us about covenant fidelity; 

• Song selection in church as a practice of discernment and the Word; 

• How Jonathan Edwards helps us unlock the Holy Spirit’s work in Christian experience; 

• How Kierkegaard helps us understand the promeity of Christ in the preaching of Keller; 

• The theological dimensions of apology; 

• The picture of the ‘shalom leader—and what it looks like in school leadership; 

• ‘The Christian household’ and why it is a historical construct. 

The conference will include a keynote address from Dr Kamina Wüst, one of Australia’s leading Old Testament theologians, speaking from her expertise on wisdom literature about the diverse ways that God’s word communicates to us, and it can help us respond with a richer, practical and more creative range of academic and teaching practices. 

Throughout the day, expect robust theology, fascinating perspectives and enriching conversations with others working in the Christian theological and academic space. 

Learn more about the schedule, abstracts and presenters here:

The Mary Andrews College Academic Conference will be held from 9 am-5:40 pm at Mary Andrews College in Sydney, centrally located and easily accessible from Town Hall Station. For those not able to make it in person, you can also attend online (please note: due to the limitations of our streaming platform, not every lecture will be available to stream on the day). 

For more information, you can email Mary Andrews College.