Theme for 2010 lectures

'Religion and Politics - The Role of the Church in Contemporary Society'

2010 should prove to be an interesting year in terms of party politics, with many suggesting we could witness the closest fought election for decades. Whether a coalition or a single party is victorious, all agree we are facing significant political challenge as we move into the second decade of the 21st century. The economy, the environment, ideologies and the challenge of fundamentalism, the politics of fear, global communication- these are just some of the issues. The St Wilfrid lectures for 2010 will look to address these and other themes and reflect on the extent to which religion and politics converse.

The Speakers

18 February

Bishop James Jones- Bishop of Liverpool 'My Kingdom is not of this world'- Really?

22 April

Professor Roger Trigg- Academic Director of the Centre for the Study of Religion in Public Life, Kellogg College, University of Oxford Does 'Equality' Override Religious Freedom?

17 June

Ruth Gledhill- The Times, Religion Correspondent Don't Shoot Me I'm Just The Messenger: Media, Church, State and Politics

8 July

Aaqil Ahmed- BBC Commissioning Editor Religion, Politics and Public Broadcasting

30 September

Baroness Estelle Morris- House of Lords The Church, the State and our Schools: is it a relationship that can still work?

18 November

Rabbi Dr Tony Bayfield- Head of the Reform Synagogues of Great Britain Politically Engaged Religion: Faith in the Public Square