“Dodgy judgment”: Muslims, smear stories and the Tory leadership race
Simon Perfect examines the problems in government–Muslim relations. 20/07/2022
In Depth
Near the broken–hearted: Churches and mental health
For Mental Health Awareness Week, Simon Perfect explores the roles churches are playing, and could play, in supporting mental health. 13/05/2022
In Brief
Fish, chips and Islamophobia: anti–Muslim prejudice at the dinner table
Following Nusrat Ghani’s allegations, Simon Perfect examines a new report about the scale of anti–Muslim and anti–Islam prejudice. 03/02/2022
In Brief
Islam and the Liberal State: a State of the Nation look at British Islam
Simon Perfect reviews a major new book that charts ongoing, gradual transformation within the British Muslim communities. 12/11/2021
In Depth
Hijab bans at work? Business interests v religious freedom in the EU
Simon Perfect explains a recent ruling by the European Court of Justice about the lawfulness of hijab bans and neutrality policies. 04/08/2021
In Depth
Neighbourliness in a Global Context
What does it mean to be a good neighbour on a global scale? Theos researcher Simon Perfect will chair this talk given by the Bishop of London.
Book Tickets
How to support Chaplains to support students during Covid
Articles
Building relationships, encouraging hope: University chaplains during COVID–19
University chaplains are facing a campus mental health crisis. Simon Perfect discusses our new research into their COVID–19 experiences. 18/02/2021
In DepthRelationships, Presence and Hope: University Chaplaincy during the COVID–19 Pandemic
Articles
Care under Covid–19: Providing spiritual and pastoral support at a distance
This event explores how chaplains have supported people during the crisis, and how care has changed with restrictions on physical presence.
Book Tickets
Economic Inequality and Church Responses in the UK
Theos’ Simon Perfect will discuss his new report, which calls for churches to become vocal champions of greater economic equality.
Book Tickets
What are the hate crime laws and should they be reformed?
Simon Perfect explains recent proposals for reforms to hate crime law in England and Wales and the implications for freedom of speech. 19/11/2020
In Depth