Assoc Prof Tanya Wittwer
Lecturer in Pastoral Theology
About Tanya
Tanya defines herself as a 'church nerd' with a passion for creative liturgy nested in tradition, the art of preaching as contextual communication, and pastoral care as a function of community. She has worked in many sectors (including community service, the environment, and population health) and enjoys multidisciplinary research and teaching.
Units taught by Tanya
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Homiletics
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Ministry of Pastoral Care
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Caring Practices of the Church
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Theology for Ministry Practice
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Christian Ethics
Recent Publications
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(2020) “Pastoral Considerations for a Pandemic” Stimulus: New Zealand Journal of Christian Thought and Practice 27:28-34.
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(2019) “Subordination and Headship: a case study in Lutheran hermeneutics.” Lutheran Theological Journal 53:22-38.
Qualifications
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PhD in theology Flinders Uni
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M Div Wartburg Theological Seminary, IA
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Grad Dip R Ed SACAE
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Grad Dip Ed Hartley CAE
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BA Uni of Adelaide
Positions
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Lecturer
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Higher Degree Supervisor
About
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Key areas of interest include homiletics; pastoral care; power, gender and sexuality; ecclesiology; education and formation.
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A member of the Lutheran Church.
