Category - theology

Reading for a change

Simon Barrow — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:48:45 +0100

Our online book service partner, Metanoia has many compelling new books in stock for August - biblical studies, understanding Iran, Christ in the C21st century faith, Christian anarchism, Mennonite practice, and more.

Lutheran theologians seek to chart a course for the future

agency reporter — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:25:57 +0100

Theologians from across the globe have been gathering in Augsburg for a consultation of Lutheran churches – the third largest worldwide Christian confession after the Catholic and Orthodox Churches.

Peace, goodwill and gender politics

Giles Fraser — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:27:43 +0000

The Christmas message is one of deliveerance from fear, says Giles Fraser. But the approach the Pope has taken to 'human ecology' heads perilously in the other direction.

THE ECONOMIC CRISIS: Towards sustainable economies and livelihoods

Jordan Tchilingirian — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:41:24 +0000

Start: 20/01/2009 - 10:00

End: 20/01/2009 - 16:00

A day conference organised by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.

Should politicians 'do God'?

Simon Barrow — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:37:48 +0100

Many believers want politicians to talk more about God and faith. Many secularists wish they would stop doing so. But are both missing the point?

Beware politicians and 'God talk'

Simon Barrow — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:30:49 +0100

Measuring the number of times politicians mention or don't mention God misses the point, says Simon Barrow. The issue is whether the subversive language of the Gospel can challenge top-down religious and political systems.

Research poses questions about politicians' God-talk

staff writers — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:49:14 +0100

New research published this week by Theos, a church-backed theology think tank, suggests that there is a growing use of 'God talk' by party political leaders in their conference speeches.

Vatican announces academic conference on Darwin and after

staff writers — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:37:06 +0100

The Vatican has announced an upcoming international conference on "Biological Evolution: Facts and Theories. A Critical Appraisal 150 years after 'The Origin of Species'", to mark the Darwin celebrations and build the science-theology dialogue.

Call to reframe the religious dimension of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

agency reporter — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:06:31 +0100

The need to "re-frame the religious dimensions" of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a key goal of a 4-day international theological conference which began yesterday in the Swiss capital, Bern.

'We don't do God' - How to avoid losing faith in your community project

Jordan Tchilingirian — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:11:56 +0100

Start: 02/10/2008 - 09:45

End: 02/10/2008 - 15:30

Why do some Christian organisations lose their edge?

Does receiving secular funding always dilute spiritual purposes?

Are there churches that have kept the flame burning?