In a world increasingly impacted by AI, does our understanding of our humanity need to be rethought?
Theos stimulates the debate about the place of religion in society, challenging and changing ideas through research, commentary and events.
What lies behind France’s latest wave of unrest? Hannah Rich draws on Theos/RED C polling to explore generational differences in French politics
In Brief
Chine McDonald reflects on national identity following a visit to the Bayeux Tapestry. What story about Britain we are telling? 15/10/2026
In Brief
George Lapshynov explores Pope Leo XIV’s recent visit to France and unpacks the tension within French secularism. 01/10/2026
In Brief
Chine McDonald reflects on the wide–eyed innocence of starting school. We don’t always need to have all the answers. 03/09/2026
In BriefLatest thoughts from the Theos team and guest contributors on current issues around religion and society.
Theos researches and investigates the intersection of religion, politics and society in the contemporary world.
The Economist
Join us for the fourth and final of our Theos 20 events in Southwark Cathedral.
Book Tickets
Join us for a live recording of The Sacred Podcast with Elizabeth Oldfield in conversation with author and journalist Jamie Bartlett.
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The third of our 20th anniversary events held in Westminster Abbey.
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Join us for the second of our Theos 20 events at the National Gallery.
Book TicketsTheos hosts public debates, discussions and lectures about religion and society.
On A–Level results day, Theos have put together this open letter highlighting the importance of religious education in higher education. 14/08/2025
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In a joint letter, Theos call for a government inquiry on bringing people together in the wake of the recent far–right riots. 15/08/2024
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Theos’s report Love, Grief, and Hope: Emotional responses to death and dying in the UK features in The Telegraph. 29/11/2023
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Theos’s report Love, Grief, and Hope: Emotional responses to death and dying in the UK features in the Daily Mail. 28/11/2023
ArticlesTheos is regularly quoted in mainstream media across broadcast, print and digital.
Linda Woodhead, Professor, Sociology of Religion, Lancaster University
Elizabeth Oldfield speaks with social psychologist Jonathan Haidt. 27/03/2024
Podcast
Elizabeth Oldfield speaks with naturalist and TV presenter Chris Packham. 21/02/2024
Podcast
Nick Spencer talks to Marilynne Robinson about her book Absence of Mind: The Dispelling of Inwardness from the Modern Myth of the Self. 23/05/2023
PodcastTheos produces two podcasts: The Sacred, exploring how we can have better public conversations about the things we value, despite our differences; and Reading Our Times, exploring the books and ideas that are shaping us today.