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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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Murdering to dissect: The Master and his Emissary

In this long–read, Nick Spencer reflects on Iain McGilchrist’s book which seeks to explain the Western world through the divided brain. 27/10/2020

Brain, Culture, History

What does it mean to live in a secular age?

In the second episode of Reading Our Times, Nick Spencer speaks to Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor. 27/10/2020

Philosophy, Religion, Secularism

The Sacred #76: Jules Evans

Elizabeth Oldfield speaks to writer, speaker and practical philosopher Jules Evans. 21/10/2020

Mental Health, Philosophy, Spirituality

No such thing as a view from nowhere: how ‘worldviews’ can revitalise RE for another generation

In this blog Elizabeth Oldfield introduces our latest report ‘Worldviews in Religious Education’. 21/01/2020

Religious Education, Schools, Worldviews

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

Research

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Worldviews in Religious Education

Trevor Cooling

RE is under threat. This report interprets and develops the idea of “worldview” and explores its implications for the classroom. (2020)

Belief, Religious Education, Worldviews

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Cohesive Societies: Faith and Belief

Madeleine Pennington

This report was externally commissioned by the Faith and Belief Forum and the British Academy and explores the different ways in which faith and belief interact with societal cohesion. (2020)

Faith, Social Cohesion

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Religious London

The Theos Team

London is more religious than the rest of the country. This research project seeks to map and analyse this phenomenon. (2020)

Britain, Christianity, Communities, Faith, Identity, Religion

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

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10 November 2020

The GRA:CE Project launch

Theos and CUF launch a report on the relationship between church growth, social action and discipleship in the Church of England

21 October 2020

What are worldviews and why should schools teach them?

Theos launches latest report ‘Worldviews in Religious Education’.

8 September 2020

Michael Sandel: The Tyranny of Merit

Philosopher and Harvard professor Michael Sandel delivers Theos’ annual lecture 2020.

21 July 2020

Cohesive Societies: Faith and Belief

The British Academy and Faith & Belief Forum launch new report ‘Cohesive Societies: Faith and Belief’ authored by Madeleine Pennington.

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

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Resurrecting Religious Education through the study of worldviews

Elizabeth Oldfield appears on Sunday Morning Live

Sin city? Pious London is actually the capital of conservatism

London more religious than rest of Britain, report finds

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

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

Murdering to dissect: The Master and his Emissary

What does it mean to live in a secular age?

The Sacred #76: Jules Evans

No such thing as a view from nowhere: how ‘worldviews’ can revitalise RE for another generation

Research

Worldviews in Religious Education

Trevor Cooling

Cohesive Societies: Faith and Belief

Madeleine Pennington

Religious London

The Theos Team

Events

10 November 2020

The GRA:CE Project launch

21 October 2020

What are worldviews and why should schools teach them?

8 September 2020

Michael Sandel: The Tyranny of Merit

21 July 2020

Cohesive Societies: Faith and Belief

Theos is a body that commands attention.

In the news

Resurrecting Religious Education through the study of worldviews

Elizabeth Oldfield appears on Sunday Morning Live

Sin city? Pious London is actually the capital of conservatism

London more religious than rest of Britain, report finds

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

What does it mean to live in a secular age?

The Sacred #76: Jules Evans

The Sacred #75: Sophia Smith Galer

The Sacred #74: Mark Vernon

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.