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Church schools move towards open door selection

Church schools move towards open door selection

Theos' Research Director Nick Spencer discusses the debate on the Church of England's faith schools.

Caroline Wyatt | Read the full article at bbc.co.uk

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Posted 6 May 2015

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Living Stones: English Cathedrals as Sacred Spaces in Changing Times

A report by George Lapshynov and Nathan Mladin exploring the role of cathedrals in modern life.

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Art, creativity and what it means to be human in the age of AI

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Credo: Cathedrals are for everyone and they need our support

Credo: Cathedrals are for everyone and they need our support

Living Stones on BBC Radio Merseyside

Living Stones on BBC Radio Merseyside

Theos report celebrates ministry of England’s cathedrals — but highlights financial ‘perma–crisis’

Theos report celebrates ministry of England’s cathedrals — but highlights financial ‘perma–crisis’

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The end is nigh: the imminent collapse of Theology and Religious Studies in the UK will be a loss for all

The end is nigh: the imminent collapse of Theology and Religious Studies in the UK will be a loss for all

What does England owe to Christianity? In conversation with Bijan Omrani

What does England owe to Christianity? In conversation with Bijan Omrani

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The end is nigh: the imminent collapse of Theology and Religious Studies in the UK will be a loss for all

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What does England owe to Christianity? In conversation with Bijan Omrani

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Credo: Cathedrals are for everyone and they need our support

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