“Theos provokes people to think differently about themselves and the world. It is intellectually robust, politically astute and bursting with talent and fresh ideas, providing a welcome alternative to the rigid orthodoxies of secular culture.”

Dr Michael Moynagh, Director, Tomorrow Project 

About Theos

BoxerWhat Theos is

Theos is a public theology think tank which exists to undertake research and provide commentary on social and political arrangements. It was launched in November 2006 with the support of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and the Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor. Its first report "Doing God": A Future for Faith in the Public Square examined the reasons why faith will play an increasingly significant role in public life.

 

what Theos stands for

Society is embarking on a process of de-secularisation. Interest in spirituality is increasing across Western culture. Faith is on the agenda of both government and the media. In the arts, humanities and social sciences there are important intellectual developments currently taking place around questions of values and identity. Theos speaks into this new context. Our perspective is that faith is not just important for human flourishing and the renewal of society, but that society can only truly flourish if faith is given the space to do so. We reject notions of a sacred-secular divide.

 

what Theos works on

Theos undertakes research across a wide range of subject areas. We analyse social and political change and offer interesting new angles and alternative perspectives on the issues that matter.

 

what Theos provides

Theos undertakes its work through:


* a research and publishing programme,

* conferences, seminars and lectures,

* outreach to university, college and school students,

* news, information and analysis to media companies and other opinion formers, with a one-stop information line available to journalists,

* regular email bulletins,

* other related activities. 


In addition to our independently driven work, Theos provides research, analysis and advice to individuals and organisations across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Our unique position within the think tank sector means that we have the capacity to develop proposals that carry values - with an eye to demonstrating what really works. Our staff and consultants have strong public affairs experience, an excellent research track record and a high level of theological literacy. We are practised in campaigning, media relations, detailed policy development and effecting policy change.