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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've written some pretty heavy policy stuff recently, so it was a real treat to get to indulge in this @theosthinktank.bsky.social piece about female mystics, complicated women and the beauty of Rosalía's new album 'Lux'.
Spirituality and song: What Rosalía’s ‘Lux’ says about sainthood
Hannah Rich unpacks the religious imagery and themes in ‘Lux’ – the new album by Rosalía. 25/11/2025
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November 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
I've written some pretty heavy policy stuff recently, so it was a real treat to get to indulge in this @theosthinktank.bsky.social piece about female mystics, complicated women and the beauty of Rosalía's new album 'Lux'.
What does Rosalía's new album say about the saints?
@hannahmerich.bsky.social unpacks the religious imagery and themes found in the new album 'Lux' by singer Rosalía.
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
@hannahmerich.bsky.social unpacks the religious imagery and themes found in the new album 'Lux' by singer Rosalía.
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
Spirituality and song: What Rosalía’s ‘Lux’ says about sainthood
Hannah Rich unpacks the religious imagery and themes in ‘Lux’ – the new album by Rosalía. 25/11/2025
www.theosthinktank.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
What does Rosalía's new album say about the saints?
@hannahmerich.bsky.social unpacks the religious imagery and themes found in the new album 'Lux' by singer Rosalía.
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
@hannahmerich.bsky.social unpacks the religious imagery and themes found in the new album 'Lux' by singer Rosalía.
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
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Theos let me write about cricket, which was far more fun than suffering through Day 2
With the Ashes underway, @robb-s.bsky.social explores the careers of English and Australian cricket captains Ben Stokes and Steve Smith. 🏏
Is there room for redemption in the midst of bitter national rivalry?
Read more here: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
Is there room for redemption in the midst of bitter national rivalry?
Read more here: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
From the Ashes: Redemption in the Age of Tribalism
With the Ashes underway, Rob Barward–Symmons unpacks the careers of the English and Australian captains, Ben Stokes and Steve Smith. Is there room for redemption in the face of such bitter rivalry? 25...
www.theosthinktank.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Theos let me write about cricket, which was far more fun than suffering through Day 2
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Join me (@cusp.ac.uk), @hannahmerich.bsky.social (@chrleft.bsky.social & @theosthinktank.bsky.social), and Andrew Hines (@coventrycathedral.bsky.social) on Thursday 4 December at 6pm GMT:
Only 10 days until our FREE upcoming webinar! Join us to consider how public theology might inform our response to the environmental crisis...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Join me (@cusp.ac.uk), @hannahmerich.bsky.social (@chrleft.bsky.social & @theosthinktank.bsky.social), and Andrew Hines (@coventrycathedral.bsky.social) on Thursday 4 December at 6pm GMT:
What is quantum physics? How did it come about? What does it say about ultimate reality? And how might it transform our lives?
This week on #ReadingOurTimes, @nickebs.bsky.social delves into the quantum realm with scientist Paul Davies
This week on #ReadingOurTimes, @nickebs.bsky.social delves into the quantum realm with scientist Paul Davies
November 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
What is quantum physics? How did it come about? What does it say about ultimate reality? And how might it transform our lives?
This week on #ReadingOurTimes, @nickebs.bsky.social delves into the quantum realm with scientist Paul Davies
This week on #ReadingOurTimes, @nickebs.bsky.social delves into the quantum realm with scientist Paul Davies
With the Ashes underway, @robb-s.bsky.social explores the careers of English and Australian cricket captains Ben Stokes and Steve Smith. 🏏
Is there room for redemption in the midst of bitter national rivalry?
Read more here: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
Is there room for redemption in the midst of bitter national rivalry?
Read more here: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
From the Ashes: Redemption in the Age of Tribalism
With the Ashes underway, Rob Barward–Symmons unpacks the careers of the English and Australian captains, Ben Stokes and Steve Smith. Is there room for redemption in the face of such bitter rivalry? 25...
www.theosthinktank.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:13 AM
With the Ashes underway, @robb-s.bsky.social explores the careers of English and Australian cricket captains Ben Stokes and Steve Smith. 🏏
Is there room for redemption in the midst of bitter national rivalry?
Read more here: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
Is there room for redemption in the midst of bitter national rivalry?
Read more here: www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
Are we leaving young men and boys behind? To mark #internationalmensday this week, Joe Downy explores the issues facing them - from rising suicide rates to academic struggles.
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
We need to talk about men
While society has rightly focused on advancing women’s equality, we’ve left young men behind. Joe Downy asks what should be done about it.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Are we leaving young men and boys behind? To mark #internationalmensday this week, Joe Downy explores the issues facing them - from rising suicide rates to academic struggles.
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2025...
How can religious education outside the classroom promote community cohesion?
Our latest report 'Beyond the Classroom' by @hannahmerich.bsky.social was featured in @thetablet.bsky.social.
Read the article here: www.thetablet.co.uk/news/religio...
Our latest report 'Beyond the Classroom' by @hannahmerich.bsky.social was featured in @thetablet.bsky.social.
Read the article here: www.thetablet.co.uk/news/religio...
Religious education beyond the classroom can promote empathy and community cohesion, says Theos report - The Tablet
Hannah Rich, the author of the report, said that the diminishing provision of RE in schools made the need for children and adults to learn about and engage
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November 20, 2025 at 10:25 AM
How can religious education outside the classroom promote community cohesion?
Our latest report 'Beyond the Classroom' by @hannahmerich.bsky.social was featured in @thetablet.bsky.social.
Read the article here: www.thetablet.co.uk/news/religio...
Our latest report 'Beyond the Classroom' by @hannahmerich.bsky.social was featured in @thetablet.bsky.social.
Read the article here: www.thetablet.co.uk/news/religio...
In what sense does music and art enable us to transcend the constraints of our existence? What does the end of time mean?
This week on #ReadingOurTimes, @nickebs.bsky.social speaks to poet Michael Symmons Roberts about his latest book 'Quartet for the End of Time' (@jonathancape.bsky.social)
This week on #ReadingOurTimes, @nickebs.bsky.social speaks to poet Michael Symmons Roberts about his latest book 'Quartet for the End of Time' (@jonathancape.bsky.social)
November 19, 2025 at 10:32 AM
In what sense does music and art enable us to transcend the constraints of our existence? What does the end of time mean?
This week on #ReadingOurTimes, @nickebs.bsky.social speaks to poet Michael Symmons Roberts about his latest book 'Quartet for the End of Time' (@jonathancape.bsky.social)
This week on #ReadingOurTimes, @nickebs.bsky.social speaks to poet Michael Symmons Roberts about his latest book 'Quartet for the End of Time' (@jonathancape.bsky.social)
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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
www.theosthinktank.co.uk
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...
www.theosthinktank.co.uk
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
www.theosthinktank.co.uk
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/...