{{summary Infobox_Contents | texttopic_name =The Boyer Lectures are a yearly series of radio broadcasts on the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) that are delivered by prominent Australians to discuss major issues. In 2005, the Boyer Lectures are being given by |subtopics = [[Peter Jensen]], the head of the [[Anglican church]] in Sydney.|opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |}}
{{overview}}The '''Boyer Lectures''' are a yearly series of radio broadcasts on the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) that are delivered by prominent Australians to discuss major issues. In 2005, the Boyer Lectures are being given by [[Peter Jensen]], the head of the [[Anglican church]] in Sydney.
{{topics}}* [[Peter Jensen]]The lectures began in 1959 as the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Lectures. They were renamed in 1961 after Richard Boyer, the ABC board chairman who had first suggested the lectures. The series is broadcast every year in November/December on ABC Radio National.
{{links}}The lectures have been delivered by prominent Australians, selected by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Board. They have stimulated thought, discussion and debate in Australia on a wide range of subjects. The lectures showcase great minds examining key issues and values. ==Quotes== ==Links==* [http://www.abc.net.au/rnradionational/bigideaprograms/storiesboyerlectures/s1504581.htm lecture-1-jesus-the-prophet-at-the-end-of-the-world/3316056 Program transcript of Peter Jensen's first lecture]* [http://www.abc.net.au/rnradionational/programs/boyersboyerlectures/storieslecture-2-jesus-religious-genius-or-failed-prophet/s1504869.htm 3316062 Program transcript of Peter Jensen's second lecture]* [http://www.abc.net.au/rnradionational/programs/boyersboyerlectures/storieslecture-3-jesus-was-he-miraculous/s1510080.htm 3315210 Program transcrip transcript of Peter Jensen's third lecture]* [http://www.abc.net.au/rnradionational/boyersprograms/audioboyerlectures/boyer_13112005_28M.asx Stream lecture-4-jesus-or-caesar-the-choice-of-martyrs/3314454 Program transcript of Peter Jensen's first fourth lecture]* [http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/boyerlectures/lecture - Jesus, 5-jesus-and-the prophet at the end -millennium---will-he-never/3313544 Program transcript of the worldPeter Jensen's fifth lecture]* [http://www.abc.net.au/rnradionational/programs/boyersboyerlectures/audiolecture-6-jesus-freedom-and-the-choices-we-make/boyer_27112005_2856.ram Stream 3312426 Program transcript of Peter Jensen's third sixth lecture]