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 Monday 26 July 2010Two Australian Catholic University (ACU) academics have been honoured as inaugural Fellows of the Australian Catholic Theological Association (ACTA). Rev Professor Anthony Kelly CSsR and Rev Professor Gerald O’Collins SJ were recognised for their outstanding contributions to theological education over a sustained period, and exemplary service to the disciplines of theology and Church. Professor Kelly is Professor of Theology at the Canberra Campus and has published more than 20 books. Last year, Pope Benedict XVI renewed his appointment to the International Theological Commission for a further five years. Professor O’Collins is Adjunct Professor at ACU and one of Australia’s most internationally renowned theologians. He served as Dean of Theology at Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, and has published a number of major theological works.This year, Professor O’Collins was awarded an honorary doctorate from ACU. Professor Anne Hunt, President of ACTA and Dean of Theology and Philosophy at ACU, said it was a pleasure to award the fellowships unanimously to two such outstanding theologians. “On behalf of ACTA which now has more than 100 members, we are delighted to establish these awards in recognition of outstanding contribution to theology,” she said. Caption: Professor Anthony Kelly (left) with Pope Benedict XVI and Cardinal William Levada. Ends Notes to editors: • Australian Catholic University (ACU) – established as Australia’s only Catholic, national, publicly funded university – is open to all. The University empowers its students and staff with a strong sense of social responsibility and concern for the moral and ethical dimensions of their study and their professional and personal lives. Visit www.acu.edu.au • The most recent audit report by the Australian Universities Quality Agency (AUQA) noted the evident commitment, loyalty and dedication of staff at ACU National. It also found that the University rates higher than the sector average for graduate full-time work, and stands out for its success with Indigenous students. Visit www.auqa.edu.au |
