Theology Unpacked

Designed for RE teachers and open to all listeners, helping you to explore and navigate the new RE curriculum directory for Catholic Schools, Academies and Colleges in England and Wales.

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The Podcast

Theology Unpacked

The Heythrop Institute at the London Jesuit Centre presents a podcast series exploring key themes in Christian theology, narrated by Dr John Moffatt SJ.

This 6-part podcast series offers a fresh perspective on Christian Theology, loosely following the innovative structure of the new Catholic RE curriculum directory for Catholic Schools, Academies and Colleges in England and Wales.

While originally began life with teachers or catechists in mind, we hope this podcast will be of interest to anyone looking for insight into the development of Christian theology and its place in the modern world.

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The Host

Dr John Moffatt SJ

Dr John Moffatt SJ, Dean of the Heythrop Institute, Editor of the Heythrop Journal and Philosophy tutor at the London Jesuit Centre, a Christian education centre in central London.

For over 30 years, John had taught in secondary schools and for a short time, worked in University Chaplaincy. He has since been involved with teenage and adult Faith education in Britain and South Africa.

He is interested in questions surrounding faith and reason and in developing a positive dialogue between traditional Christianity and secular culture. He has written “The Resurrection of the Word” and “The Philosopher’s Friend and Tales of Detection”.

Go Deeper

We hope, as you listen, that you will find themes you would like to follow up. You could:

Explore the reading material available in the Heythrop Library

Join online or in-person courses at the London Jesuit Centre:

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Upcoming Events

Multiple Dates
Plato’s Republic
Tue, 26 Nov
London Jesuit Centre
26 Nov 2024, 16:00 – 17:30
London Jesuit Centre, 114 Mount St, London W1K 3AH, UK
26 Nov 2024, 16:00 – 17:30
London Jesuit Centre, 114 Mount St, London W1K 3AH, UK
An opportunity for specialists and non-specialists to spend time working through useful and important philosophical texts together, online or in person.
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Heythrop Institute Seminar: Friendship & Enmity: Reflections on a 'Good Death
Thu, 28 Nov
London Jesuit Centre
28 Nov 2024, 16:00 – 18:00
London Jesuit Centre, 114 Mount St, London W1K 3AH, UK
28 Nov 2024, 16:00 – 18:00
London Jesuit Centre, 114 Mount St, London W1K 3AH, UK
This paper explores the idea of ars moriendi - preparing to die a good death, and is based on doctoral research focused on the intersection between literature, moral formation, and devotional practice.
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