Mysterium Magnum

Attention Rael, Ruth, and George!

2008-05-30T19:05:00.012+10:00

For anyone intereted in deep space communications, the possibility of alien life, and star jumps check this out:Yelling at Stars will send Australia's first interstellar message. It's art, it's music, it's a show, and its being beemed into space via radio waves shot from Deep Space Communictions in Florida, USA. The performance kicks off at 9pm on the 31st of May (that's tomorrow night people!)

Come to Trivia!

2008-05-30T17:55:00.006+10:00

Come to Trivia! Click on the image for better resolution.

Fancy a Beverage?

2008-05-14T11:58:00.007+10:00

Then come along to the Forest Lodge Hotel from 5pm, Wednesday 28th May for drinks and frivolity.You're always welcome at the Flodge!

Come and see a freaky film!

2008-05-11T10:30:00.006+10:00

Do you secretly like movies about macabre, unexplained phenomena? Then come to the Mu-Meson Archives with us on Friday, May 23rd to see Wisconsin Death Trip!We'll be meeting at the Annandale Hotel at 7pm for a sneaky drink, then heading around the corner at 7:30-ish for the film. Entry is $10 which includes a small supper.Email Alex if you'd like to come with us (alex.norman at usyd.edu.au) ...

Why in Heaven Would You Study Religion?

2008-05-11T01:03:00.005+10:00

Do you find people exhibit strange reactions when you tell them you are studying Religion? Do they assume you’re studying theology, and back away slowly? Do you feel somehow obliged to justify your choice of subject, more so than, say, English, Philosophy, or Sociology?Then welcome ...I have been studying Religion at Sydney Uni for 8 years. In that time, I’ve fielded hundreds of queries related

President's Welcome

2008-05-10T20:15:00.006+10:00

Welcome to the Mysterium Magnum Blog! Yes, the venerable and perpetually reincarnating student society of Studies in Religion at the University of Sydney finally enters the digital age. In so doing, this blog seeks to go beyond advertisements for pub nights, free food, and general student debauchery (all necessary, of course) and act as a gateway for students (and staff) to explore the

Bio: Annabel

2008-05-10T17:48:00.004+10:00

Annabel CarrPhD Candidate, gin enthusiast, grammar zealot, Vice PresidentLong-term denizen of the Woolley Building, Annabel is an advocate of learning for learning’s sake. Once, she even memorised the states of the USA in alphabetical order. She is also polished in the art of scholarly procrastination (see previous sentence).Annabel reads a lot, writes a little, pats stray dogs, and never

Bio: Alex

2008-05-10T15:32:00.006+10:00

Alex NormanPhD Candidate, cask ale fundamentalist, wannabe photographer, President The last time he updated this page Alex wasn’t dead, at least in so far as he could ascertain. He is a postgraduate student with the Department of Studies in Religion at the University of Sydney, where he is writing about the role of travel in contemporary Western spiritual life.

Mysterium Magnum FAQ

2008-05-09T00:04:00.009+10:00

What is this?Mysterium Magnum is the society for students of Studies in Religion at the University of Sydney. This is its blog. The society exists to promote Studies in Religion within the University and provide an excuse to go to the pub a social forum for students interested in religions. We hope that this blog will be a place for students to learn how and why we do