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The McDonald Centre Annual Conference 2024

This conference gathers global scholars, ecclesiastical leaders, and cultural commentators to explore the future of the establishment of the Church of England.

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10 Jun

The Annual McDonald Centre Conference | The Public Legitimacy of the Church of England.

7 Mar

Clergy Vicarious Trauma: Project Consultation

In this meeting, we will present key findings from our research on Clergy Vicarious Trauma, asking for feedback...

In this meeting, we will present key findings from our research on Clergy Vicarious Trauma, asking for feedback and input on how the project should progress.

8 Mar

Augustinian Resemblances: Spring Symposium

The day symposium will take the theme of peace in the Augustinian tradition and its potential employment for the...

The day symposium will take the theme of peace in the Augustinian tradition and its potential employment for the sake of intra-Christian dialogue before the project's more official...

The day symposium will take the theme of peace in the Augustinian tradition and its potential employment for the sake of intra-Christian dialogue before the project's more official launch at the Oxford Patristics...

The day symposium will take the theme of peace in the Augustinian tradition and its potential employment for the sake of intra-Christian dialogue before the project's more official launch at the Oxford Patristics Conference in August.

Pusey House, Oxford

The McDonald Centre welcomes its new interim director

1 October 2023

Bishops and the Public Witness of the Church

3 October 2023

Augustinian Resemblances

This project aims to renew a sense of common purpose among different disciplines in theology (Patristics, systematics,...

This project aims to renew a sense of common purpose among different disciplines in theology (Patristics, systematics, ethics) through a shared interest in the reception of Augustine’s...

This project aims to renew a sense of common purpose among different disciplines in theology (Patristics, systematics, ethics) through a shared interest in the reception of Augustine’s theology and authority.

Mind, Soul and Trauma

Brings together the McDonald Centre and The Mind and Soul Foundation to develop theological resources for mediating...

Brings together the McDonald Centre and The Mind and Soul Foundation to develop theological resources for mediating effectively between psychiatry, psychology and church practice.

A Christian Wisdom of Reconciliation

Examining the habits of empathy, humility and vulnerability.

Ethics of AI

This project seeks to bring the theological and philosophical resources of the Christian tradition to bear on the...

This project seeks to bring the theological and philosophical resources of the Christian tradition to bear on the timely issue of artificial intelligence.

The Public Legitimacy of the Church of England

Bringing a focused set of contemporary questions into contact with the theology, political though public legitimacy...

Bringing a focused set of contemporary questions into contact with the theology, political though public legitimacy of the Church of England.

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The McDonald Centre fosters conversation both between Christian theology and other disciplines, and between academia and those who shape public deliberation and policy. Whether you're looking for research findings to support policy formulation, experts to contribute to roundtable discussions, or partners for collaborative projects, we are open to exploring ways to work together.

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The McDonald Centre Annual Conference 2024

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Featured

The Annual McDonald Centre Conference | The Public Legitimacy of the Church of England.

Clergy Vicarious Trauma: Project Consultation

Augustinian Resemblances: Spring Symposium

The McDonald Centre welcomes its new interim director

Bishops and the Public Witness of the Church

Projects

Augustinian Resemblances

Mind, Soul and Trauma

A Christian Wisdom of Reconciliation

Ethics of AI

The Public Legitimacy of the Church of England

Get in touch!

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The McDonald Centre Annual Conference 2024

Engagement

Featured

The Annual McDonald Centre Conference | The Public Legitimacy of the Church of England.

Clergy Vicarious Trauma: Project Consultation

Augustinian Resemblances: Spring Symposium

The McDonald Centre welcomes its new interim director

Bishops and the Public Witness of the Church

Projects

Augustinian Resemblances

Mind, Soul and Trauma

A Christian Wisdom of Reconciliation

Ethics of AI

The Public Legitimacy of the Church of England

Get in touch!

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