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Stimulating the debate about the place of religion in society since 2006. Learn more here 🔗 https://linktr.ee/theosthinktank
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· Aug 14
Safeguarding Theology & Religious Studies in higher education: an open letter
As students receive their A–Level results today, Theos have put together this open letter highlighting the importance of religious education in higher education. 14/08/2025
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📢 This #ALevelResultsDay, we’re calling for Theology & Religious Studies to be protected in higher education.
🔗 Read more in our open letter signed by 75 signatories - including James Norton and Dr Rowan Williams - here: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/in-the-news/...
🔗 Read more in our open letter signed by 75 signatories - including James Norton and Dr Rowan Williams - here: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/in-the-news/...
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I honestly don’t know who apart from my colleague @hannahmerich.bsky.social could have written our latest @theosthinktank.bsky.social report on RE beyond the classroom. It’s so wide ranging & perceptive. A really important piece of work. Do read, digest and share. tinyurl.com/bde877pe
Beyond the Classroom: Informal Religion and Worldviews Education in the UK
Hannah Rich’s report exploring the places and spaces where people of all ages learn about other faiths outside of the classroom. 13/11/2025
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November 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
I honestly don’t know who apart from my colleague @hannahmerich.bsky.social could have written our latest @theosthinktank.bsky.social report on RE beyond the classroom. It’s so wide ranging & perceptive. A really important piece of work. Do read, digest and share. tinyurl.com/bde877pe
What is religious education for? 🏫
Following recommendations to include #RE in the National Curriculum, Esmé Partridge reflects on the purpose of RE, moral formation, and how schools might balance pluralism with meaningful engagement.
Read it here:
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
Following recommendations to include #RE in the National Curriculum, Esmé Partridge reflects on the purpose of RE, moral formation, and how schools might balance pluralism with meaningful engagement.
Read it here:
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
RE and the Challenge of Worldviews Education
What lies ahead for RE? Esmé Partridge unpacks the evolving landscape of worldviews education and citizenship. 14/11/2025
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November 14, 2025 at 12:31 PM
What is religious education for? 🏫
Following recommendations to include #RE in the National Curriculum, Esmé Partridge reflects on the purpose of RE, moral formation, and how schools might balance pluralism with meaningful engagement.
Read it here:
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
Following recommendations to include #RE in the National Curriculum, Esmé Partridge reflects on the purpose of RE, moral formation, and how schools might balance pluralism with meaningful engagement.
Read it here:
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
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'Seeing religious education as alive and embodied, beyond textbooks and at every stage of life, is central to the greater unity we need.' - my blog on our new @theosthinktank.bsky.social @culhamstgabriel.bsky.social report on informal RE in the UK.
Sports clubs to supermarkets: RE beyond the classroom
Hannah Rich unpacks the key themes in her new report ‘Beyond the Classroom in her latest blog. 13/11/2025
www.theosthinktank.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 11:23 AM
'Seeing religious education as alive and embodied, beyond textbooks and at every stage of life, is central to the greater unity we need.' - my blog on our new @theosthinktank.bsky.social @culhamstgabriel.bsky.social report on informal RE in the UK.
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🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨
We live in divided times. Religion is often seen as the problem.
But we see it differently. RE properly understood - as lifelong learning that goes beyond the school classroom - could help us heal our fractured society.
Follow along to find out more 🧵
bit.ly/4pbCPSv
We live in divided times. Religion is often seen as the problem.
But we see it differently. RE properly understood - as lifelong learning that goes beyond the school classroom - could help us heal our fractured society.
Follow along to find out more 🧵
bit.ly/4pbCPSv
Beyond the Classroom: Informal Religion and Worldviews Education in the UK
Hannah Rich’s report exploring the places and spaces where people of all ages learn about other faiths outside of the classroom. 13/11/2025
bit.ly
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨
We live in divided times. Religion is often seen as the problem.
But we see it differently. RE properly understood - as lifelong learning that goes beyond the school classroom - could help us heal our fractured society.
Follow along to find out more 🧵
bit.ly/4pbCPSv
We live in divided times. Religion is often seen as the problem.
But we see it differently. RE properly understood - as lifelong learning that goes beyond the school classroom - could help us heal our fractured society.
Follow along to find out more 🧵
bit.ly/4pbCPSv
🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨
We live in divided times. Religion is often seen as the problem.
But we see it differently. RE properly understood - as lifelong learning that goes beyond the school classroom - could help us heal our fractured society.
Follow along to find out more 🧵
bit.ly/4pbCPSv
We live in divided times. Religion is often seen as the problem.
But we see it differently. RE properly understood - as lifelong learning that goes beyond the school classroom - could help us heal our fractured society.
Follow along to find out more 🧵
bit.ly/4pbCPSv
Beyond the Classroom: Informal Religion and Worldviews Education in the UK
Hannah Rich’s report exploring the places and spaces where people of all ages learn about other faiths outside of the classroom. 13/11/2025
bit.ly
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨
We live in divided times. Religion is often seen as the problem.
But we see it differently. RE properly understood - as lifelong learning that goes beyond the school classroom - could help us heal our fractured society.
Follow along to find out more 🧵
bit.ly/4pbCPSv
We live in divided times. Religion is often seen as the problem.
But we see it differently. RE properly understood - as lifelong learning that goes beyond the school classroom - could help us heal our fractured society.
Follow along to find out more 🧵
bit.ly/4pbCPSv
How should we understand transcendence? Can you experience transcendence without religion? What does it mean to live a transcendent life?
This week on Reading Our Times, @nickebs.bsky.social speaks to Clare Carlisle about her latest book 'Transcendence for Beginners'.(@fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social)
This week on Reading Our Times, @nickebs.bsky.social speaks to Clare Carlisle about her latest book 'Transcendence for Beginners'.(@fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social)
November 11, 2025 at 10:32 AM
How should we understand transcendence? Can you experience transcendence without religion? What does it mean to live a transcendent life?
This week on Reading Our Times, @nickebs.bsky.social speaks to Clare Carlisle about her latest book 'Transcendence for Beginners'.(@fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social)
This week on Reading Our Times, @nickebs.bsky.social speaks to Clare Carlisle about her latest book 'Transcendence for Beginners'.(@fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social)
Many of the New Atheist arrows fired in the religion wars of 2000s and 2010s hit their target well and hard. The question is, was it the right target?
This week, @nickebs.bsky.social speaks to Gilbert Markus about his book, 'God as nothing'.
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This week, @nickebs.bsky.social speaks to Gilbert Markus about his book, 'God as nothing'.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...
November 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Many of the New Atheist arrows fired in the religion wars of 2000s and 2010s hit their target well and hard. The question is, was it the right target?
This week, @nickebs.bsky.social speaks to Gilbert Markus about his book, 'God as nothing'.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...
This week, @nickebs.bsky.social speaks to Gilbert Markus about his book, 'God as nothing'.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...
What does it mean to be proud of Britain?
As we start our new research project exploring Christian Nationalism, @nickebs.bsky.social reflects on British identity, the welfare state, and how national pride can be rooted in compassion.
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
As we start our new research project exploring Christian Nationalism, @nickebs.bsky.social reflects on British identity, the welfare state, and how national pride can be rooted in compassion.
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
On Nationalism: are you proud of Britain? (You really should be)
As we start our new research project exploring Christian Nationalism, Nick Spencer reflects on the meaning of national pride. 29/10/2025
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October 29, 2025 at 12:52 PM
What does it mean to be proud of Britain?
As we start our new research project exploring Christian Nationalism, @nickebs.bsky.social reflects on British identity, the welfare state, and how national pride can be rooted in compassion.
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
As we start our new research project exploring Christian Nationalism, @nickebs.bsky.social reflects on British identity, the welfare state, and how national pride can be rooted in compassion.
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
What role do genes play in life? Where, if anywhere, does agency reside? How, in effect, does life work?
@nickebs.bsky.social speaks to @philipcball.bsky.social on the brand new series of #ReadingOurTimes
🎧 Tune in here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...
@nickebs.bsky.social speaks to @philipcball.bsky.social on the brand new series of #ReadingOurTimes
🎧 Tune in here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...
October 28, 2025 at 9:24 AM
What role do genes play in life? Where, if anywhere, does agency reside? How, in effect, does life work?
@nickebs.bsky.social speaks to @philipcball.bsky.social on the brand new series of #ReadingOurTimes
🎧 Tune in here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...
@nickebs.bsky.social speaks to @philipcball.bsky.social on the brand new series of #ReadingOurTimes
🎧 Tune in here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...
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My blog for Theos on how two of last week's big releases point towards the shifting seems of youth culture since the start of the century
What do the latest releases by Philip Pullman and rapper Dave tell us about openness to Christianity?
@robb-s.bsky.social, co-author of The Quiet Revival report, explores how our cultural landscape has transformed over the past 25 years.
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
@robb-s.bsky.social, co-author of The Quiet Revival report, explores how our cultural landscape has transformed over the past 25 years.
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
Lyra, David, and the shifting landscape of Christianity and youth culture
In light of The Quiet Revival report showing increased openness to Christianity among young adults, Rob Barward–Symmons explores how two releases this week reveal how our cultural space has transforme...
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October 27, 2025 at 12:31 PM
My blog for Theos on how two of last week's big releases point towards the shifting seems of youth culture since the start of the century
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This is excellent from @robb-s.bsky.social, simultaneously sharing some great insights on religion and youth culture while also educating our Theos colleagues about the brilliance of Dave.
What do the latest releases by Philip Pullman and rapper Dave tell us about openness to Christianity?
@robb-s.bsky.social, co-author of The Quiet Revival report, explores how our cultural landscape has transformed over the past 25 years.
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
@robb-s.bsky.social, co-author of The Quiet Revival report, explores how our cultural landscape has transformed over the past 25 years.
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
Lyra, David, and the shifting landscape of Christianity and youth culture
In light of The Quiet Revival report showing increased openness to Christianity among young adults, Rob Barward–Symmons explores how two releases this week reveal how our cultural space has transforme...
www.theosthinktank.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
This is excellent from @robb-s.bsky.social, simultaneously sharing some great insights on religion and youth culture while also educating our Theos colleagues about the brilliance of Dave.
What do the latest releases by Philip Pullman and rapper Dave tell us about openness to Christianity?
@robb-s.bsky.social, co-author of The Quiet Revival report, explores how our cultural landscape has transformed over the past 25 years.
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
@robb-s.bsky.social, co-author of The Quiet Revival report, explores how our cultural landscape has transformed over the past 25 years.
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
Lyra, David, and the shifting landscape of Christianity and youth culture
In light of The Quiet Revival report showing increased openness to Christianity among young adults, Rob Barward–Symmons explores how two releases this week reveal how our cultural space has transforme...
www.theosthinktank.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 12:25 PM
What do the latest releases by Philip Pullman and rapper Dave tell us about openness to Christianity?
@robb-s.bsky.social, co-author of The Quiet Revival report, explores how our cultural landscape has transformed over the past 25 years.
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
@robb-s.bsky.social, co-author of The Quiet Revival report, explores how our cultural landscape has transformed over the past 25 years.
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
Today marks a historic day for the Catholic Church and the Church of England.
For the first time in over 500 years, a joint prayer service has taken place between the Pope and a British monarch.
For the first time in over 500 years, a joint prayer service has taken place between the Pope and a British monarch.
October 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Today marks a historic day for the Catholic Church and the Church of England.
For the first time in over 500 years, a joint prayer service has taken place between the Pope and a British monarch.
For the first time in over 500 years, a joint prayer service has taken place between the Pope and a British monarch.
Reading Our Times is back – and this series we’re getting metaphysical
From next week @nickebs.bsky.social will be talking about the building blocks of life, the universe and reality, with scientists, philosophers, theologians and poets.
Follow along to find out more 🧵
From next week @nickebs.bsky.social will be talking about the building blocks of life, the universe and reality, with scientists, philosophers, theologians and poets.
Follow along to find out more 🧵
October 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Reading Our Times is back – and this series we’re getting metaphysical
From next week @nickebs.bsky.social will be talking about the building blocks of life, the universe and reality, with scientists, philosophers, theologians and poets.
Follow along to find out more 🧵
From next week @nickebs.bsky.social will be talking about the building blocks of life, the universe and reality, with scientists, philosophers, theologians and poets.
Follow along to find out more 🧵
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Exciting news from @theosthinktank.bsky.social : www.theosthinktank.co.uk/research/202...
Christianity, nationhood and the rise of Christian Nationalism
Theos are starting a new two–year project researching the global rise of Christian Nationalism. 16/10/2025
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October 16, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Exciting news from @theosthinktank.bsky.social : www.theosthinktank.co.uk/research/202...
Does Andy Burnham 'do God?' 💭
Tune in to BBC Radio 4 Sunday to hear Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham developing the points he made at our Annual Lecture 'Faith in Devolution'.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Tune in to BBC Radio 4 Sunday to hear Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham developing the points he made at our Annual Lecture 'Faith in Devolution'.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Sunday - Gaza ceasefire, Burnham and faith - BBC Sounds
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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October 14, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Does Andy Burnham 'do God?' 💭
Tune in to BBC Radio 4 Sunday to hear Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham developing the points he made at our Annual Lecture 'Faith in Devolution'.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Tune in to BBC Radio 4 Sunday to hear Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham developing the points he made at our Annual Lecture 'Faith in Devolution'.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
"Flags do not signify a single, objective given set of values and commitments. They are porous, protean, permeable, absorbing the words and behaviour of the individuals and communities that wave, hang, and wrap them."
@nickebs.bsky.social for the Church Times:
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
@nickebs.bsky.social for the Church Times:
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
Analysis: What do flags mean? It depends. . .
They do not signify a single set of values, writes Nick Spencer
www.churchtimes.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 10:52 AM
"Flags do not signify a single, objective given set of values and commitments. They are porous, protean, permeable, absorbing the words and behaviour of the individuals and communities that wave, hang, and wrap them."
@nickebs.bsky.social for the Church Times:
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
@nickebs.bsky.social for the Church Times:
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
"As if the role of Archbishop of Canterbury won’t be challenging enough, Mullally will face an extra layer of challenge precisely because she is a woman."
@chinemcdonald.bsky.social on the challenges and opportunities facing Dame Sarah Mullally.
www.ft.com/content/5e4a...
@chinemcdonald.bsky.social on the challenges and opportunities facing Dame Sarah Mullally.
www.ft.com/content/5e4a...
New Archbishop of Canterbury will face old evils
She may have shattered a stained glass ceiling but she will experience the same challenges as other female leaders
www.ft.com
October 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
"As if the role of Archbishop of Canterbury won’t be challenging enough, Mullally will face an extra layer of challenge precisely because she is a woman."
@chinemcdonald.bsky.social on the challenges and opportunities facing Dame Sarah Mullally.
www.ft.com/content/5e4a...
@chinemcdonald.bsky.social on the challenges and opportunities facing Dame Sarah Mullally.
www.ft.com/content/5e4a...
How well do you know your local community?
New @yougov.co.uk survey commissioned by Theos reveals how well we really know key people, services, and organisations in our local regions 🧵
New @yougov.co.uk survey commissioned by Theos reveals how well we really know key people, services, and organisations in our local regions 🧵
October 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM
How well do you know your local community?
New @yougov.co.uk survey commissioned by Theos reveals how well we really know key people, services, and organisations in our local regions 🧵
New @yougov.co.uk survey commissioned by Theos reveals how well we really know key people, services, and organisations in our local regions 🧵
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The man of the hour, Andy Burnham, will be delivering this year's @theosthinktank.bsky.social annual lecture on: 'Faith in Devolution'.
We're nearly sold out of tickets, so if you want to be there, then book your space today: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/events/2025/...
We're nearly sold out of tickets, so if you want to be there, then book your space today: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/events/2025/...
Theos Annual Lecture 2025 with Andy Burnham
Join us for what promises to be an inspiring evening with Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester.
www.theosthinktank.co.uk
September 25, 2025 at 8:41 AM
The man of the hour, Andy Burnham, will be delivering this year's @theosthinktank.bsky.social annual lecture on: 'Faith in Devolution'.
We're nearly sold out of tickets, so if you want to be there, then book your space today: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/events/2025/...
We're nearly sold out of tickets, so if you want to be there, then book your space today: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/events/2025/...
We're excited to announce our upcoming project 'Beyond the Classroom' by @hannahmerich.bsky.social with
@culhamstgabriel.bsky.social set to release in November.
The report will explore the spaces where religious education is happening outside of RE classes in schools.
Find out more below 👇
@culhamstgabriel.bsky.social set to release in November.
The report will explore the spaces where religious education is happening outside of RE classes in schools.
Find out more below 👇
🎥 As part of #GrantsFocusWeek we’re sharing this video from @theosthinktank.bsky.social. Senior Researcher Hannah Rich introduces their project ‘Where is religion and worldviews education?’, supported by CSTG, exploring how learning happens in informal spaces.
youtu.be/Kz0314uYSBE
youtu.be/Kz0314uYSBE
An introduction to Theos' "Where is religion and worldviews" project
YouTube video by Culham St Gabriel's
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September 23, 2025 at 1:44 PM
We're excited to announce our upcoming project 'Beyond the Classroom' by @hannahmerich.bsky.social with
@culhamstgabriel.bsky.social set to release in November.
The report will explore the spaces where religious education is happening outside of RE classes in schools.
Find out more below 👇
@culhamstgabriel.bsky.social set to release in November.
The report will explore the spaces where religious education is happening outside of RE classes in schools.
Find out more below 👇
"Jesus calls us to love both our neighbours and our enemies and to welcome the stranger. Any co-opting or corrupting of the Christian faith to exclude others is unacceptable"
@chinemcdonald.bsky.social signs open letter condemning the misuse of Christian symbols at Far-right rally.
bit.ly/4mrQWB4
@chinemcdonald.bsky.social signs open letter condemning the misuse of Christian symbols at Far-right rally.
bit.ly/4mrQWB4
Church leaders' condemn Tommy Robinson march 'co-opting and corrupting' crosses
Dozens of bishops and Christian leaders wrote: "Jesus calls us to love both our neighbours and our enemies and to welcome the stranger. Any co-opting or corrupting of the Christian faith to exclude ot...
www.mirror.co.uk
September 22, 2025 at 9:23 AM
"Jesus calls us to love both our neighbours and our enemies and to welcome the stranger. Any co-opting or corrupting of the Christian faith to exclude others is unacceptable"
@chinemcdonald.bsky.social signs open letter condemning the misuse of Christian symbols at Far-right rally.
bit.ly/4mrQWB4
@chinemcdonald.bsky.social signs open letter condemning the misuse of Christian symbols at Far-right rally.
bit.ly/4mrQWB4
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In case you missed it 👇🏿
Have you ever considered that you might be… wrong?
On BBC Radio 4's Thought for the Day, @chinemcdonald.bsky.social explores how owning up to our errors in judgment may not be such a bad thing.
🎙️ Tune in here
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
On BBC Radio 4's Thought for the Day, @chinemcdonald.bsky.social explores how owning up to our errors in judgment may not be such a bad thing.
🎙️ Tune in here
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Thought for the Day - Chine McDonald - BBC Sounds
17 SEPT 2025
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September 17, 2025 at 12:18 PM
In case you missed it 👇🏿
Have you ever considered that you might be… wrong?
On BBC Radio 4's Thought for the Day, @chinemcdonald.bsky.social explores how owning up to our errors in judgment may not be such a bad thing.
🎙️ Tune in here
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
On BBC Radio 4's Thought for the Day, @chinemcdonald.bsky.social explores how owning up to our errors in judgment may not be such a bad thing.
🎙️ Tune in here
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Thought for the Day - Chine McDonald - BBC Sounds
17 SEPT 2025
www.bbc.co.uk
September 17, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Have you ever considered that you might be… wrong?
On BBC Radio 4's Thought for the Day, @chinemcdonald.bsky.social explores how owning up to our errors in judgment may not be such a bad thing.
🎙️ Tune in here
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
On BBC Radio 4's Thought for the Day, @chinemcdonald.bsky.social explores how owning up to our errors in judgment may not be such a bad thing.
🎙️ Tune in here
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Our Annual Lecture is just 1 month away!
Don't miss Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, speaking on 'Faith in Devolution' at Central Hall, Manchester.
Find more details below 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/theos-annu...
Don't miss Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, speaking on 'Faith in Devolution' at Central Hall, Manchester.
Find more details below 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/theos-annu...
Theos Annual Lecture 2025
Eventbrite - Theos, sponsored by CCLA presents Theos Annual Lecture 2025 - Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Methodist Central Hall, Manchester, England. Find event and ticket information.
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September 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Our Annual Lecture is just 1 month away!
Don't miss Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, speaking on 'Faith in Devolution' at Central Hall, Manchester.
Find more details below 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/theos-annu...
Don't miss Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, speaking on 'Faith in Devolution' at Central Hall, Manchester.
Find more details below 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/theos-annu...