SSEC’s premier event-the annual conference. Meet world renowned scholars, be the first to hear about cutting edge research in the historical study of early Christianity, and relax over lunch with like minded friends. See below for the dates and theme of the next conference. Registration will be opening soon.
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Carl Bloch, 1890*
Jesus, Family, Friends, and Followers
Curtain Raiser (via Zoom), Thursday 7th May, 7pm (+UTC 11)
Amelia Brown, Senior Lecturer, Greek History & Language Classics, University of Queensland
2026 SSEC Conference Saturday 9th May
Keynote Speakers
Chris Forbes.
Family and Followers.
Don Barker.
The Missing 500 brothers in P46.
Rosemary Canavan.
The Women at the cross and the Tomb in Matthew
Paul McKechnie
Jesus’ family & mission to the Aramaic speaking world.
Gillian Asquith.
Exploring the multitude: Interconnected social identities of First-century Jesus followers
David Starling.
Imitators of Me, as I am of Christ: Discipleship & mimesis in 1 Cor4:16: 11:1.
Lyn Kidson.
Joseph and his tax.
Details
All Day Conference, Saturday 9th May 2026 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (UTC+11)
Come along in Person. There are 80 seats available and we strongly encourage in person attendance. The venue is easily accessible and there is plenty of free parking available.
Morning and Afternoon Tea, and Lunch.
Unable to Attend in Person? We also offer Zoom for interstate and international members and those who would have difficulty attending in person.
Location
All Day Conference Event
Location
Macquarie University Arts Precinct Conference Room
Level 1, Room 122, Building C, Arts Precinct, Macquarie University
NORTH RYDE NSW 2113 (MAP)
SSEC Members $130.00 (discounts available)
Zoom attendance is available for Interstate and International members.
To organise a zoom link Email Karyn our secretary at ssec@mq.edu.au
*Carl Bloch – https://freechristimages.com/bible-stories/sermon-on-the-mount.html and Carl Bloch, p. 313, ISBN 9788798746591