Welcome to FCCV

Established in 2010, the Faith Communities Council of Victoria (FCCV) is Victoria’s umbrella multifaith body. It is the successor to the Leaders of Faith Communities Forum, founded in 1995.

FCCV was created to contribute to the harmony of the Victorian community by promoting positive relations between people of different faiths and greater public knowledge and mutual understanding of the teachings, customs and practices of Victoria's diverse faith traditions.

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The Dignity We Share: University of Divinity

From June 29, 2026 18:30 until June 30, 2026 16:30

The Dignity We Share: University of Divinity

University of Divinity, Trinity College and the Loyola College (ACU) invite you to:

The Dignity We Share: Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Perspectives on Faith, Identity, and Human Worth

Date: Monday 29 June and Tuesday 30 June 2026      Time: Monday: 6:30pm | Tuesday: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Location: Trinity College, 100 Royal Parade, Parkvile

Three great traditions all claim a belief in the intrinsic dignity of every human being but have these beliefs failed in practice?

Join leading scholars and faith leaders from Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as we explore the meaning and limits of human dignity. This conference moves beyond shared ideals to ask harder questions: Where have our traditions fallen short, and what tensions, silences, and contested ideas continue to shape how dignity, identity, and belonging are understood today?

Featuring keynote speakers Dr Jerusha Rhodes, Dr Joshua Ralston, and Rabbi Alison Conyer, the program will examine how religious traditions have both shaped and strained moral responsibility in contexts of exclusion, inequality, and global tension, challenging participants to reckon honestly with the past and reimagine more just and compassionate futures.

Keynote speakers

  • Rabbi Allison Conyer (Senior Rabbi, Temple Beth Israel, Melbourne): A distinguished and globally recognised rabbi, Rabbi Allison Conyer brings extensive experience in Jewish education, interfaith dialogue, social action and a deep commitment to Israel and community engagement.
  • Dr Joshua Ralston (Reader in Christian-Muslim Relations, University of Edinburgh): Joshua Ralston is Reader in Christian-Muslim Relations at the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh and director and co-founder of the Christian-Muslim Studies Network funded by the Henry Luce Foundation.  
  • Dr Jerusha Rhodes (Associate Professor of Islamic Studies, Union Theological Seminary): Her research focuses on interreligious engagement and religious pluralism, comparative theology, and Muslima theology.

Conference schedule

  • 29 June: Opening Dinner from 6.30pm, in the A C C Farran Hall, Trinity College, 100 Royal Parade, Parkvile
  • 30 June: Three keynote addresses and a joint panel discussion with keynote speakers, from 9am – 4.30pm at Trinity College. Includes lunch, morning & afternoon tea.

Ticket prices

  • Opening Dinner Only: $45 | $30 (concession)
  • Day Conference Only: $75 | $35 (concession)
  • Opening Dinner & Day Conference: $120 ($65 concession)

For Bookings, click here

By registering for this conference, you as a delegate are committing to engaging in any discussion and dialogue (whether in private or public) in a respectful and professional manner.

Enquiries: Trinity College Theological School | tcts@trinity.edu.au

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