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- 1980-1990 (Creation)
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Loose papers in folders. 2 boxes.
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Biographical history
Peter Jensen was born in Sydney and completed the Licentiate of Theology at Moore College. He also has an MA from Sydney University, a Bachelor of Divinity from the University of London and in 1979 he completed a PhD from Oxford University. After his ordination in 1970 he served as curate at St Barnabas' Church, Broadway. From 1973-1976 and 1980-1984 he lectured at Moore College. He was Principal of the College from 1985-2001, when he was consecrated Archbishop of Sydney. He held this post until his retirement in 2013. He is the author of 'At the heart of the universe' (1991) and 'The revelation of God' (2002).
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Includes reports and correspondence relating to the General Synod Appellate Tribunal and Board of Assessors, as well as reports relating to the Movement for the Ordination of Women. Also includes collected material relating to women's ordination in the 16th and 17th centuries.
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- Anglican Church of Australia General Synod (Subject)
- Movement for the Ordination of Women (Subject)