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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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How to read Jordan Peterson

In advance of a new book by Jordan Peterson, Nick Spencer looks at the world–famous author and clinical psychologist. 26/02/2021

Christianity, Psychology, Review

Building relationships, encouraging hope: University chaplains during COVID–19

University chaplains are facing a campus mental health crisis. Simon Perfect discusses our new research into their COVID–19 experiences. 18/02/2021

Chaplaincy, Coronavirus, Mental Health

Lent reflections

As we enter into Lent, members of the team share their reflections on the significance of this season. 17/02/2021

Coronavirus, Grief, Lent

Jesus never had a Valentine

As we approach Valentine’s Day, Lucy Colman reminds us that there is more to love than the romantic kind. 12/02/2021

Christianity, Friendship, Love

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

Research

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Relationships, Presence and Hope: University Chaplaincy during the COVID–19 Pandemic

Simon Perfect

Chaplains and faith advisors have been on the frontline of the pandemic. This report explores the unique contributions of university chaplains during this time. (2021)

Chaplaincy, Coronavirus, Mental Health

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The Church and Social Cohesion: Connecting Communities and Serving People

Madeleine Pennington

This report, commissioned by the Free Churches Group, investigates how churches in England contribute to social cohesion. (2020)

Churches, Social Cohesion

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Growing Good; Growth, Social Action and Discipleship in the Church of England

Hannah Rich

Social action can lead to congregations growing numerically and spiritually. This report, focused on the Church of England, explores how. (2020)

Communities, Evangelism, Faith, Future of Churches, GRA:CE Project, Social Action

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Nurturing social cohesion: how–to guides for churches and policymakers

Madeleine Pennington

Theos has produced a set of practical guides for churches and policymakers offering some basic principles for engagement in this work. (2020)

Churches, Social Cohesion

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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

Events

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My Dream, My Taste: What does it mean to live a good life?

Join us for a screening of multi–award nominated short animated film ‘My Dream, My Taste’ and a conversation around the themes raised.

Care under Covid–19: Providing spiritual and pastoral support at a distance

This event explores how chaplains have supported people during the crisis, and how care has changed with restrictions on physical presence.

Economic Inequality and Church Responses in the UK

Theos’ Simon Perfect will discuss his new report, which calls for churches to become vocal champions of greater economic equality.

Building Back Better Conference: The Church and Social Cohesion

Theos and the Free Churches Group launch a report assessing the impact of churches on social cohesion.

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

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Can Sir Tim Berners–Lee save our privacy?

How to support Chaplains to support students during Covid

The two faces of Christianity in Joe Biden’s America

The search for the secular Jesus

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

Audio & Podcasts

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The Sacred is taking a sabbatical

In this short announcement, Elizabeth Oldfield explains why you won’t be hearing from The Sacred for a couple of months. 16/12/2020

Can liberalism ever ‘get’ religion?

In the final episode of the series, Nick Spencer speaks to Cécile Laborde, author of the award–winning book ‘Liberalism’s Religion’. 15/12/2020

Liberalism, Reading Our Times, Religion

The Sacred #79: Rachel Clarke

Elizabeth Oldfield speaks to palliative care doctor Rachel Clarke. 02/12/2020

Coronavirus, Death, Dignity

Is the law damaging our politics?

Nick Spencer speaks to former BBC Reith lecturer and the Supreme Court Justice Jonathan Sumption. 01/12/2020

Law, Politics, Reading Our Times

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. Reading Our Times explores the books and ideas that are shaping us today, and is hosted by our Senior Fellow Nick Spencer.

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

How to read Jordan Peterson

Building relationships, encouraging hope: University chaplains during COVID–19

Lent reflections

Jesus never had a Valentine

Research

Relationships, Presence and Hope: University Chaplaincy during the COVID–19 Pandemic

Simon Perfect

The Church and Social Cohesion: Connecting Communities and Serving People

Madeleine Pennington

Growing Good; Growth, Social Action and Discipleship in the Church of England

Hannah Rich

Nurturing social cohesion: how–to guides for churches and policymakers

Madeleine Pennington

Theos is a body that commands attention.

Events

29 March 2021

My Dream, My Taste: What does it mean to live a good life?

17 March 2021

Care under Covid–19: Providing spiritual and pastoral support at a distance

18 January 2021

Economic Inequality and Church Responses in the UK

26 November 2020

Building Back Better Conference: The Church and Social Cohesion

In the news

Can Sir Tim Berners–Lee save our privacy?

How to support Chaplains to support students during Covid

The two faces of Christianity in Joe Biden’s America

The search for the secular Jesus

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 is taking a sabbatical

Can liberalism ever ‘get’ religion?

The Sacred #79: Rachel Clarke

Is the law damaging our politics?

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.