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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.

Comment

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Reflections on suicide; a subject that cannot and should not be ignored

Hannah Waite is reminded of the importance of talking about suicide following Caroline Flack’s death. 19/02/2020

Media, Mental Health

The Case of Suella Braverman and the Triratna Order

Paul Bickley responds to recent articles about Braverman’s association with the Triratna order. 18/02/2020

Buddhism, Journalism, Politics

The Sacred #58: Beth O’Leary

Elizabeth Oldfield speaks to bestselling author Beth O’Leary. 12/02/2020

Fiction, Gender, London

Five reasons why happiness is a bad idea

Kenny Primrose explains why he is not convinced by Richard Layard’s cure for our unhappy society. 11/02/2020

Society, Utilitarianism

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

Events

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29 November 2019

Sally Phillips: Human Dignity, Different Lives & the Illusions of Choice

Sally Phillips, actress, comedienne and campaigner, at Theos’ annual lecture 2019.

10 February 2020

Populism, religion and politics in a new decade

Theos will be hosting an event with Susan Kerr, editor of Is God a Populist? exploring the populist phenomenon and what it has to do with religion.

2 April 2020

Unbelievers: An Emotional History of Doubt

Theos will be hosting a discussion with Prof. Alec Ryrie on the role of the heart as well as the head in understanding unbelief.

2 April 2020

Unbelievers: An Emotional History of Doubt

Theos will be hosting a discussion with Prof. Alec Ryrie on the role of the heart as well as the head in understanding unbelief.

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

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Paul Bickley appears on BBC Radio Merseyside

Turning a chapel into a multi–faith room is a victory for soulless neutrality

RIP George Steiner, prophet of attention

A decade of problems, and a possible way out of them

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

Theos is a body that commands attention.

The Economist

Research

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Supporting Faith and Belief Student Societies: A Guide for Students’ Unions

Simon Perfect

This guide advises students’ unions on how to develop their faith and belief societies, drawing on our research into religion in universities. (2020)

Education, Freedom of Speech, Universities

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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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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.

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

Audio & Podcasts

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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

Theos

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Understanding faith. Enriching society.

Comment

Reflections on suicide; a subject that cannot and should not be ignored

The Case of Suella Braverman and the Triratna Order

The Sacred #58: Beth O’Leary

Five reasons why happiness is a bad idea

Events

29 November 2019

Sally Phillips: Human Dignity, Different Lives & the Illusions of Choice

10 February 2020

Populism, religion and politics in a new decade

2 April 2020

Unbelievers: An Emotional History of Doubt

2 April 2020

Unbelievers: An Emotional History of Doubt

In the news

Paul Bickley appears on BBC Radio Merseyside

Turning a chapel into a multi–faith room is a victory for soulless neutrality

RIP George Steiner, prophet of attention

A decade of problems, and a possible way out of them

Theos is a body that commands attention.

Research

Supporting Faith and Belief Student Societies: A Guide for Students’ Unions

Simon Perfect

Science and Religion: the perils of misperception

Nick Spencer

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

Amy Plender

Forgive Us Our Debts

Nathan Mladin

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 #57: Sameer Rahim

The Sacred #56: Richard and Lydia Ayoade

The Sacred #55: Daniel Finkelstein

The Sacred #51: Linda Woodhead

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.