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Theos stimulates the debate about the place of religion in society, challenging and changing ideas through research, commentary and events.
As the Premier League and politicians question the prominence of betting, Hannah Rich questions the ethics of the gambling industry. 14/08/2026
In Brief
Nick Spencer unpacks the relationship between environmental problems and democratic problems. 06/08/2026
In Brief
Coco Parkinson–Huggins & George Lapshynov review Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’. What if the stranger we should fear is ourselves? 04/08/2026
In Brief
Esmé Partridge shares the stories of young Christian converts from new report with the Church of England. 27/07/2026
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 a live recording of The Sacred Podcast with Elizabeth Oldfield in conversation with author and journalist Jamie Bartlett.
Book Tickets
The third of our 20th anniversary events held in Westminster Abbey.
Book Tickets
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
Articles
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
Articles
Theos’s report Love, Grief, and Hope: Emotional responses to death and dying in the UK features in The Telegraph. 29/11/2023
Articles
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.