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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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BBC News: Nick Spencer comments on the case of Jordi Casamitjana, who wants to establish ethical veganism as a belief protected by law.
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Michael Gove MP gave the 2018 Annual Lecture on ‘A Harvest for the World: Environmental justice, stewardship and the moral purpose of government.’
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Report — Latest

Paul Bickley explores the role of churches in building neighbourhood resilience – helping them overcome challenge and disruptive change.
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Interview — Latest

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.
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Nick Spencer talks to former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams about his recent book, ‘Christ the Heart of Creation’.
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Report — Latest

RE faces very significant challenges. This paper summarises a series of expert discussions about the subject’s future, hosted by Theos.
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Comment — Latest

Laura Moulton looks at why a growing minority of evangelicals in the US are voting for the Democrats.
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Comment

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The Sacred #27: Remona Aly

In the 27th episode of The Sacred, Elizabeth Oldfield talks to the journalist, broadcaster and commentator, Remona Aly. 28/11/2018

Faith, Gender, Identity, Podcast

Nick Spencer in conversation with Rowan Williams

Nick Spencer talks to former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams about his recent book, ‘Christ the Heart of Creation’ (2018) 04/12/2018

Bible, Christianity, Faith, Humanity, Philosophy, Theology

The great contradiction of Advent

Hannah Rich reflects on why Advent serves as a good reminder to take the busyness of a modern Christmas ‘one step at a time’. 30/11/2018

Christianity, Christmas, Politics

How should churches prepare for Britain’s departure from the EU?

Paul Bickley on how churches can foster resilience in the face of Britain’s departure from the EU. 22/11/2018

Brexit, British Values, Churches, Communities

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

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

Research

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People, Place, and Purpose: Churches and Neighbourhood Resilience

Paul Bickley

Paul Bickley explores the role of churches in building neighbourhood resilience – helping them overcome challenge and disruptive change. (2018)

Brexit, British Values, Churches, Communities

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The Future of Religious Education: Debating Reform

Simon Perfect

RE faces very significant challenges. This paper summarises a series of expert discussions about the subject’s future, hosted by Theos in 2017. (2018)

Education, Religious Education

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Killing in the Name of God: Addressing Religiously Inspired Violence

Robin Gill

Robin Gill explores religiously inspired violence drawing on research into public attitudes on the topic. (2018)

Christianity, Faith, Islam, Judaism, Terrorism

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After Grenfell: the Faith Groups’ Response

Amy Plender

A study into the responses of faith groups to the Grenfell Tower tragedy on 14th June 2017. (2018)

Charity, Communities, Faith, Social Action

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

Theos is a body that commands attention.

The Economist

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10 December 2018

Debt in the UK: Faith–Based and Secular Responses

This public panel talk will discuss the intersection of faith–based and secular analyses of personal debt in the UK today.

22 November 2018

Michael Gove: When will there be a harvest for the world?

Michael Gove, MP and Environment Secretary, on environmental justice, stewardship and the moral purpose of government at Theos’ annual lecture 2018.

12 November 2018

Churches and Neighbourhood Resilience: Can We Brexit–proof the North East?

An event to launch Paul Bickley’s latest report ‘People, Place and Purpose’, which explores the role of churches in supporting community resilience.

8 November 2018

The Family, the State and the Common Good

This is the second in a series of three public debates, State, Society and the Common Good.

Theos hosts public debates, discussions and lectures about relgion 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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Nick Spencer for BBC News: Sacked vegan claims discrimination in landmark case

Nick Spencer comments on the case of Jordi Casamitjana, who wants to establish ethical veganism as a belief protected by law. 03/12/2018

Faith can guide us to a greener future, argues Gove

Michael Gove MP delivers the Theos 2018 annual lecture on environmental justice, stewardship and the moral purpose of government

Maxed–out morality: the dark side of debt

Natan Mladin features in The Tablet for ‘Talk Money Week’, to discuss why we need to talk about debt in materialist society. 19/11/2018

When atheists lack the courage of their convictions

Nick Spencer’s book Atheists: The Origin of the Species cited in the Economist. 15/11/2018

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

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Understanding faith. Enriching society.

Media — Latest

BBC News: Nick Spencer comments on the case of Jordi Casamitjana, who wants to establish ethical veganism as a belief protected by law.

Events — Latest

Michael Gove MP gave the 2018 Annual Lecture on ‘A Harvest for the World: Environmental justice, stewardship and the moral purpose of government.’

Report — Latest

Paul Bickley explores the role of churches in building neighbourhood resilience – helping them overcome challenge and disruptive change.

Interview — Latest

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.

Interview — Latest

Nick Spencer talks to former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams about his recent book, ‘Christ the Heart of Creation’.

Report — Latest

RE faces very significant challenges. This paper summarises a series of expert discussions about the subject’s future, hosted by Theos.

Comment — Latest

Laura Moulton looks at why a growing minority of evangelicals in the US are voting for the Democrats.

The Sacred #27: Remona Aly

Nick Spencer in conversation with Rowan Williams

The great contradiction of Advent

How should churches prepare for Britain’s departure from the EU?

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.

People, Place, and Purpose: Churches and Neighbourhood Resilience

Paul Bickley

The Future of Religious Education: Debating Reform

Simon Perfect

Killing in the Name of God: Addressing Religiously Inspired Violence

Robin Gill

After Grenfell: the Faith Groups’ Response

Amy Plender

Theos is a body that commands attention.

10 December 2018

Debt in the UK: Faith–Based and Secular Responses

22 November 2018

Michael Gove: When will there be a harvest for the world?

12 November 2018

Churches and Neighbourhood Resilience: Can We Brexit–proof the North East?

8 November 2018

The Family, the State and the Common Good

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.

Nick Spencer for BBC News: Sacked vegan claims discrimination in landmark case

Faith can guide us to a greener future, argues Gove

Maxed–out morality: the dark side of debt

When atheists lack the courage of their convictions

The Sacred #27: Remona Aly

The Sacred #26: Seth Anziska

The Sacred #25: Chine McDonald

The Sacred #24: Casper ter Kuile