Events
Podcasts
Many of the events organised by the Centre have been recorded, and can be found on YouTube.
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues podcasts on YouTube
Past events
Here is a list by month of our past events. Many of the events are recorded and are available on the Centre's YouTube playlist.
Centre for Theology and Public Issues YouTube playlist
December
Traffic lights, vaccine certificates, and being the church: Faithfully navigating safety and inclusion
14 December 2021
A panel discussion to explore 'How can churches balance safety and inclusion?' hosted by Pastoral Theology (Dr Lynne Taylor) and the Centre for Theology and Public Issues (Prof David Tombs) at the University of Otago.
November
Students, citizens and surveillance: Technology, theology and the future of education and democracy
Wednesday 11 November 2020
Students, citizens and surveillance: Technology, theology and the future of education and democracy
September
Zoom panel discussion: The End of Life Choice Act 2019 referendum
Tuesday 8 September 2020
Reverend Dr Jordan Redding, Otago Tertiary Chaplaincy, chairs a panel discussion with panellists from Medical, bioethics and theological perspectives.
August
Panel discussion: The cannabis legalisation and control referendum
Monday 31 August 2020
Professor David Tombs, Centre for Theology and Public Issues, chairs a discussion with panellists from Māori, health, welfare and theological perspectives.
Hovels, Havens and Homes: Just Housing and Healthy Communities
Tuesday 11 August 2020
July
Winter Lectures in Science and Christian Faith
Wednesday 28 July 2021 presented by Sciences and Spirituality panel
June
James Cone, The Cross and the Lynching Tree
Tuesday, 30 June 2020 presented by Professor David Tombs, Faith Thinking by Zoom.
May
David Sheppard: between the pulpit and the crease
Thursday 21 May, Professor Emeritus Andrew Bradstock, Department of Theology, Religion and Philosophy, University of Winchester, Faith Thinking by Zoom.
Bishop David Sheppard: a case study in effective public theology
Tuesday 19 May, Professor Emeritus Andrew Bradstock, Department of Theology, Religion and Philosophy, University of Winchester, Faith Thinking by Zoom.
March
Corrymeela: A Ministry of Reconciliation Amidst Fractured Communities in Northern Ireland and Beyond
Although Pádraig Ó Tuama was not able to stay for his events with the Centre, he kindly recorded this lecture for us to share. Many thanks Pádraig!
Pádraig is a former leader of Corrymeela, and in this lecture he discusses the conflict in and about Northern Ireland. Corrymeela's mission addresses the human tendency to divide the world into 'them' and 'us.'