Theos stimulates the debate about the place of religion in society, challenging and changing ideas through research, commentary and events.
Ben Ryan looks at how the events of 9/11 marked a turning point for the West, its sense of self and religion, but only in some ways. 19/09/2019
In Depth
In the 48th episode of The Sacred, Elizabeth Oldfield talks to historian, biographer and broadcaster Tom Holland. 18/09/2019
Podcast
In this blog, Nick Spencer introduces our new report: ‘Al Manaar Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre, Grenfell, and mosques in Britain today’. 16/09/2019
In Brief
Daniel Coyne considers how our democracy lost its way and how it can be restored. 10/09/2019
In BriefLatest thoughts from the Theos team and guest contributors on current issues around religion and society.
Elizabeth Oldfield reflects on whether Harry Potter can be a sacred text in this article for Unherd. 06/09/2019
Articles
Elizabeth Oldfield shares her thoughts on the week’s major news stories for BBC Radio 5 Live’s ‘Good Week / Bad Week’ programme. 21/07/2019
Articles
Times Higher Education reports on the ‘Proselytism and secularism’ panel at Theos’ Faith and Belief on Campus conference. 13/07/2019
Articles
The Jewish Chronicle shares a number of findings from Theos’ 2019 report, ‘Faith and Belief on Campus: Division and Cohesion’. 04/07/2019
ArticlesTheos is regularly quoted in mainstream media across broadcast, print and digital.
Theos hosts philosopher and writer James K.A. Smith, who will talk about his new book exploring what we can learn from St Augustine of Hippo.
Book Tickets
Theos will be hosting a discussion with Tom McLeish and Alison Milbank on the intellectual division between the sciences and the arts.
Book TicketsTheos hosts public debates, discussions and lectures about religion and society.
The Economist
Theos researches and investigates the intersection of religion, politics and society in the contemporary world.
Linda Woodhead, Professor, Sociology of Religion, Lancaster University
In the 48th episode of The Sacred, Elizabeth Oldfield talks to historian, biographer and broadcaster Tom Holland. 18/09/2019
Podcast
In the 47th episode of The Sacred, Elizabeth Oldfield talks to experts in atheism and non–religion, Will Gervais and Penny Edgell. 04/09/2019
Podcast
In the 46th episode of The Sacred, Elizabeth Oldfield talks to journalist, actor, presenter and author Rhik Samadder. 21/08/2019
Podcast
In the 45th episode of The Sacred, Elizabeth Oldfield talks to the former Cabinet minister, Douglas Alexander. 07/08/2019
PodcastThe Sacred podcast explores how we can have better public conversations about the things we value, despite our differences. It is presented by our Director, Elizabeth Oldfield.
Jon Cruddas MP
