Ebor Lectures
The Ebor Lectures are a response to the growing need for
theology to interact with public issues in contemporary society.
Public theology is about engaging in dialogue with a range of
communities on issues wider than narrowly defined religious
matters. This series of lectures aims to promote public
conversation and to contribute to the formation of personal
decisions and collective policy-making in economic, political and
social spheres. It is also an ecumenical project that seeks to
exchange insights between academic and religious traditions and to
build bridges between church and other religious groups. The
lectures relate faith to public concerns including politics,
economics, contemporary culture, religion and spirituality, society
and globalisation, local and global Christianity.
2011-2012 The Good Society?
Re-invigorating Public Life
There has been recent political debate about the importance of
re-invigorating society, and increasing the engagement of citizens
in public life. As part of this debate, the Government has proposed
the development of the Big Society, encouraging people to engage in
neighbourhoods and communities. They propose a shift of power from
the state to communities, through support of social enterprise,
charities and co-operatives. Some argue that the Big Society
represents a retreat from state provision. Within this context the
2011-12 Ebor Lectures, in partnership with the Joseph Rowntree
Foundation, ask fundamental questions about the nature of the ‘good
society’, and the role of citizens, government, faith communities
and voluntary organisations in the re-invigoration of civic
life.
Dates 2011-12 Wednesday evenings 7.00 pm »
As part of its aim to be a place to convene, debate and to
share evidence, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation is delighted to be
working in partnership with the Ebor Lecture Series to explore the
nature of a ‘good society’.
General information
The lectures will be held at York Minster and at York St John
University.
Admission is free but by ticket only. Disabled access is
available but please mention when booking. To book use our
online booking
form or write to: Ebor Lectures, Faculty of
Education & Theology, York St John University, Lord Mayor’s
Walk, York Y031 7EX
If you would like any further information please contact the
Ebor Lectures Co-ordinator on 01904 876474 or e-mail eborlectures@yorksj.ac.uk
