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Understanding faith. Enriching society.

Theos stimulates the debate about the place of religion in society, challenging and changing ideas through research, commentary and events.

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The double–edged assets of faith and sport for social cohesion

Both churches and sport are powerful agents for social cohesion but they are also dangerously fragile, writes Ben Ryan. 15/11/2019

Church, Social Cohesion, Sport

The Sacred #52: Gabriele Finaldi

Elizabeth Oldfield speaks to Director of the National Gallery, Dr Gabriele Finaldi. 13/11/2019

Art, Catholicism, Europe

Sorry We Missed You

Hannah Rich reviews Ken Loach’s new film. 05/11/2019

Britain, Economy, GRA:CE Project

Remember, remember? The safety of our MPs should be a given, but it is not.

Madeleine Ward reminds us that the safety of our political leaders is critical – a timely reminder as we approach Bonfire Night. 01/11/2019

Brexit, British Values, Politics, Violence

Latest thoughts from the Theos team and guest contributors on current issues around religion and society.

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When atheists stole the moral high ground

Nick Spencer reviews Alec Ryrie’s Unbelievers. 08/11/2019

Power of prayer

Hannah Rich responds in this letter to ‘The duel: is praying a waste of time?’ November 2019.

Grief is not enough. We must open our doors as well as our hearts

John Sentamu references Ben Ryan’s new book, ‘How the West was Lost’ in his response to the migrant deaths in Essex. 26/10/2019

How much is a prayer worth?

Elizabeth Oldfield considers why it is important to talk about the deeper things in life. 27/09/2019

Theos is regularly quoted in mainstream media across broadcast, print and digital.

Theos is a body that commands attention.

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Science and Religion: the perils of misperception

Nick Spencer

This report gathers over ten years of polling data to give the fullest picture yet of the science and religion landscape in the UK. (2019)

Belief, Bible, Darwin, Faith, Identity, Religion, Science

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Faith and Belief on Campus: Division and Cohesion

Universities are a symbolic battleground in debates about our values. But what is university like for students of different faiths or beliefs? This report explores faith and belief student societies, the challenges they face, and how they handle controversial issues like freedom of speech. (2019)

Extremism, Freedom of Speech, Secularism, Universities

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Al Manaar Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre, Grenfell, and mosques in Britain today

Amy Plender

This report looks at Al Manaar’s response to Grenfell, in the light of wider questions pertaining to the Muslim presence in contemporary public life. (2019)

Belief, Britain, Islam, Media, Social Action

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Forgive Us Our Debts

Nathan Mladin

This report examines personal, corporate, and public debt in the UK within a moral framework. (2019)

Britain, Debt, Economy, Ethics, Government

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Theos researches and investigates the intersection of religion, politics and society in the contemporary world.

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8 October 2019

Science and the arts: Going beyond two cultures

Theos will be hosting a discussion with Tom McLeish and Alison Milbank on the intellectual division between the sciences and the arts.

Theos hosts public debates, discussions and lectures about religion and society.

Theos has done a huge amount to raise the level of public debate about religion. It has won respect for its high–quality research and respect for honest enquiry.

Linda Woodhead, Professor, Sociology of Religion, Lancaster University

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The 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.

Among the most pressing political challenges of our time is to define the politics of the common good – ways of resisting the relentless commodification of our lives, our families and our communities. Theos shows us how the Christian tradition has a huge part to play in meeting that challenge.

Jon Cruddas MP

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Understanding faith. Enriching society.

Comment

The double–edged assets of faith and sport for social cohesion

The Sacred #52: Gabriele Finaldi

Sorry We Missed You

Remember, remember? The safety of our MPs should be a given, but it is not.

In the news

When atheists stole the moral high ground

Power of prayer

Grief is not enough. We must open our doors as well as our hearts

How much is a prayer worth?

Theos is a body that commands attention.

Research

Science and Religion: the perils of misperception

Nick Spencer

Faith and Belief on Campus: Division and Cohesion

Simon Perfect

Al Manaar Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre, Grenfell, and mosques in Britain today

Amy Plender

Forgive Us Our Debts

Nathan Mladin

Events

8 October 2019

Science and the arts: Going beyond two cultures

Theos has done a huge amount to raise the level of public debate about religion. It has won respect for its high–quality research and respect for honest enquiry.

Audio & Podcasts

The Sacred #52: Gabriele Finaldi

The Sacred #51: Linda Woodhead

The Sacred #50: Miroslav Volf

The Sacred #49: Sarah Stein Lubrano

Among the most pressing political challenges of our time is to define the politics of the common good – ways of resisting the relentless commodification of our lives, our families and our communities. Theos shows us how the Christian tradition has a huge part to play in meeting that challenge.