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The McDonald Centre brings academia, church, civil society, and policymakers together to imagine and build more just, generous, and democratic forms of common life and address the existential questions facing humanity today.

The conference examines theological concepts of the human, how these are articulated through Christian humanism and within the context of what Paul Gilroy calls the “Black Atlantic.”

The McDonald Centre brings Christian ethics into dynamic conversation with other disciplines and sectors, bridging academia, churches, civil society, and policymakers. We welcome opportunities for collaboration and invite you to connect with us to explore potential partnerships.

How can religious groups, symbols and discourses shape and inform common life discourses about human dignity, common goods, peace and justice? 

This term's Sheldonian Series event explored the topic of ‘Life’, with three guest speakers examining the theme from planetary, technological and ethical perspectives.