The Advocate May 2015

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Vose Master of Divinity graduate Vicki Lorrimar has been offered a place at Oxford University with direct entry to a Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) program.

I particularly hope to combine my theological studies with my background in genetics and medical research ... Vicki is waiting to hear if she will receive a scholarship which will provide living expenses for her further studies. “ACT is always very excited to see our best graduates undertaking further study at a premier institution like Oxford University,” ACT Associate Dean and Director of Research Rev. Dr Graeme Chatfield said. Vicki said that she could not have chosen better than Vose. “Not only have I discovered a real love for grappling with theological questions, but the staff and students have set a wonderful example of uniting intellectual insights with practical application.” she said.

“I particularly hope to combine my theological studies with my background in genetics and medical research to consider theological responses to emerging issues in bioethics.” Vose Seminary Principal Dr Brian Harris said Vicki is a high achieving student and her academically strong student peers must also be acknowledged. “[This year] we had the largest number of students ever graduating which is wonderful,” Brian said. “The service was a celebration of students’ commitment to on-going learning and God’s goodness.” The diversity of the courses studied has expanded Vose Seminary’s influence in theological training. Seventy-two students graduated from a variety of courses during the graduation ceremony. The keynote speaker on the night Pastor Karen Wilson spoke passionately on the topic ‘Let the Adventure Begin’. Dr James Lee presented awards to the first group of Korean students to complete their studies entirely in the Korean language at Vose’s Bentley campus. More than a dozen students travelled from their homeland to study at Vose this year. Students from Vose Equip’s Vocational Education and Training program were also presented with their awards. Vose offers highly practical, deeply biblical training through its Certificate IV and Diploma

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Vicki received the honour of the Janet West Prize for the top student of the Australian College of Theology (ACT) for 2014 at the Vose Commencement and Conferral Service at Riverton Baptist Church in March. She also received the prize for the highest marked thesis at Masters level and the dux of Vose Seminary.

Vicki Lorrimar is waiting to see if she will receive a scholarship to help her further her studies at Oxford University.

courses. These are delivered in the combined contexts of active service in a local church or organisation and Vose Seminary, or distance learning. Twenty students enrolled in Vose courses through

Morling College in Sydney also graduated and three students graduated in Mauritius with Certificate IV level qualifications. The evening was the highlight of the new academic year.

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