Refugees and Migrants. A major theme in Pope Francis’ teachings is the need to go out and meet the people on the margins of society.
Publius Vergilius Maro, better known to us as Virgil, was the greatest poet ancient Rome ever produced and, unusually for any writer, was acknowledged as such in his own lifetime ...
In this lecture, a biblical historian explores how the Bible addresses issues that are deeply relevant today, and asks how it might challenge public policy in this area.
The Heythrop Institute Theology Seminars aim to be a lively intellectual meeting place for people with a postgraduate-level interest in theology, philosophy and allied areas.
Mental Health Distress A major theme in Pope Francis’ teachings is the need to go out and meet the people on the margins of society.
LGBT Catholics A major theme in Pope Francis’ teachings is the need to go out and meet the people on the margins of society.
A Gospel of No Compromise in the Face of White Supremacy: The Legacy of James H. Cone
Finding Your Voice is a series of workshops aimed at helping students to develop the written communication skills needed to participate in theological discussion. Each expert-led session focuses on...
The Heythrop Institute Theology Seminars aim to be a lively intellectual meeting place for people working in theology, philosophy and allied areas.
The London Jesuit Centre invites all our friends to come along to our Ideas Day.
The LJC Book Club Study Day aims to provide an opportunity to learn more quickly from the world of literature by reading together one major author or major work in one day.
Disability theology addresses the spiritual and religious lives of Disabled people, and the ways in which Disability shapes wider Christian understandings of the body and human nature.
In Mexico, thousands have died to violence by the military and organised crime. Formerly a human rights lawyer in Mexico City, Fr Luis now researches these atrocities at UCL.
The Heythrop Institute Theology Seminars aim to be a lively intellectual meeting place for people working in theology, philosophy and allied areas.
Joseph and Rosemary are worship leaders based in the Scottish Highlands with a desire to help build a joyful and creative culture of worship in the UK.
Space for Thought provides a space for serious theological reflection in a prayerful mode. We explore a central theological theme in a range of ways whilst being open to others as they do the same.
Guided prayer led by Athena Barrett with Clare Bick. The prayer will be an imaginative contemplation on the Last Supper.
The Heythrop Institute Annual Laishley lecture in partnership with the Heythrop Association commemorates Fr Joseph Laishley SJ, theologian and long-standing member of the Heythrop Academic community.
At the coronation of Charles III, we invite you to join a discussion about the relationship between Catholics and the Monarchy. This is a debate with Mary Kenny, Peter Stamford and Jon Crudas MP
Join us to celebrate the German theologian, mystic, and composer, St. Hildegard of Bingen. Featuring a talk by seasoned Hildegard performer, Rebecca Tavener, and a performance by Canty & Bill Taylor.
A conversation with Victoria Mackenzie, whose debut novel - For Thy Great Pain Have Mercy On My Little Pain was released this year.
The LJC Book Club Study Day aims to provide an opportunity to learn more quickly from the world of literature by reading together one major author or major work in one day.
Sample a delicious and varied taster menu of contemplative prayer in this 1-day in-person workshop.
Join our exciting one-off 2-day workshop as we welcome theologian and forest therapy guide Dr Rachel Davies for a transformative 2-day encounter with our inner and outer landscapes.
The Heythrop Institute Theology Seminars aim to be a lively intellectual meeting place for people working in theology, philosophy and allied areas.
Join us as we watch and discuss some classic films together. Each film explores the life of the spirit in its own distinct way; each provides its own unique food for thought.
Join us as we watch and discuss some classic films together. Each film explores the life of the spirit in its own distinct way; each provides its own unique food for thought.
Join us as we watch and discuss some classic films together. Each film explores the life of the spirit in its own distinct way; each provides its own unique food for thought.
Join leading Black theologian and BAFTA-winning filmmaker, Prof. Robert Beckford for a viewing and discussion of his After the Flood: the Church, Slavery and Reconciliation.
Move your spirituality from your heart to your head, and begin to find God in all things, by discovering the rich world of Ignatian prayer in this 1-day in-person workshop.
The Heythrop Institute Theology Seminars aim to be a lively intellectual meeting place for people working in theology, philosophy and allied areas.
The Heythrop Institute Theology Seminars aim to be a lively intellectual meeting place for people working in theology, philosophy and allied areas.
Our study day will provide a crash course in Chesterton’s work: his genius as a prose stylist and the clarity of his philosophical thought.
A screening of Clint Eastwood’s moral drama Gran Torino, with an introductory talk and discussion. Come along to explore the way that films depict human salvation, and what this might teach us.
A fortnightly online session of guided prayer led by the spirituality team at the London Jesuit Centre and some special guests.
Sample a delicious and varied taster menu of contemplative prayer in this 1-day in-person workshop.
A screening of Tommy Lee Jones’ mysterious and mystical Western, with an introductory talk and discussion. Come along to explore the way that films depict human salvation, and what this might teach us
A screening of the Dardenne’s award-winning film Le Fils, with an introductory talk and discussion. Come along to explore the way that films depict human salvation, and what this might teach us.
This prayer will be an imaginative contemplation with Simeon and Anna for Candlemas led by Liz Waldy with Clare Bick.
Father Malachy Keegan brings together the ancient wisdom of the Christian tradition with the insights of modern psychology.
A screening of Alfonso Cuarón’s riveting modern classic, with an introductory talk and discussion. Come along to explore the way that films depict human salvation, and what this might teach us.
A screening of Babette’s Feast—a favourite of Pope Francis—with an introductory talk and discussion. Come along to explore the way that films depict human salvation, and what this might teach us.
Mitzi James with Clare Bick will lead us in Visio Divina (praying with an image) to mark the start of Lent.
The Heythrop Institute Theology Seminars aim to be a lively intellectual meeting place for people working in theology, philosophy and allied areas.
Athena Barrett with Clare Bick will lead us in praying an Ignatian examen exploring God’s presence in our daily lives and reflecting on our presence with each other.
The Heythrop Institute welcomes Dr Patrick Riordan SJ and Prof Conor Casey to an evening discussing Patrick's new book 'Human Dignity and Liberal Politics'.
An election-oriented webinar, aimed at Catholic social justice actors, to consult on needs and ideas for materials for social justice work in advance of the General Election.
Aidan Cottrell-Boyce will lead a guided meditation on the theme of Creation in preparation for Eastertide: The Earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof: A Lenten Meditation on our Common Home.
Drawing upon Ignatian spirituality & the shared wisdom of experienced activists to offer Christian social activists spiritual resources to help inform & sustain their work of world-changing.
A screening of the South African film Son of Man, followed by a short talk and discussion of the film. Come along to explore this contemporary re-telling of the story of Jesus with others.
A guided session on praying with art.
Anne Casson will lead an imaginative contemplation with the Acts of the Apostles.
Father Malachy Keegan brings together the ancient wisdom of the Christian tradition with the insights of modern psychology.
This day will be praying with art with Clare Bick.
Move your spirituality from your heart to your head, and begin to find God in all things, by discovering the rich world of Ignatian prayer in this 1-day in-person workshop.
This day Liz Waldy will lead an imaginative prayer.
The Heythrop Institute Theology Seminars aim to be a lively intellectual meeting place for people working in theology, philosophy and allied areas.
Aidan Cottrell-Boyce will be leading lectio divina based on the writing of St Anthony of Padua.
Sheila Jones will be leading a Lectio Divina
On this day we will be praying with the examen.
A monthly reading group discussing key questions in sexual ethics. In partnership with LGBT+ Catholics Westminster.
Join the LJC Book Club. This month we will be reading For Thy Great Pain Have Pity on My Little Pain by Victoria MacKenzie.
Join us for the launch of a landmark edited collection on trans life and the Catholic Church – edited by our very own Dr Nicolete Burbach and renowned moral theologian, Prof Lisa Sowle Cahil.
A fortnightly online session of guided prayer led by the spirituality team at the London Jesuit Centre and some special guests.
Join the LJC Book Club. This month we will be reading The Kingdom of God is Within You by Leo Tolstoy
A fortnightly online session of guided prayer led by the spirituality team at the London Jesuit Centre and some special guests.
Sample a delicious and varied taster menu of Ignatian Spirituality in this 1-day in-person workshop.
Join the LJC Book Club. This month we will be reading The Kingdom of God is Within You by Leo Tolstoy
Dr Patrick Riordan and members of his team will present themes from their new contribution to academic reflection on themes of ecology, faith and justice, Connecting Ecologies.
A monthly reading group discussing key questions in sexual ethics. In partnership with LGBT+ Catholics Westminster.
A fortnightly online session of guided prayer led by the spirituality team at the London Jesuit Centre and some special guests.
Join the LJC Book Club. This month we will be reading The Man Who Was Thursday by G.K. Chesterton.
A fortnightly online session of guided prayer led by the spirituality team at the London Jesuit Centre and some special guests.
A monthly reading group discussing key questions in sexual ethics. In partnership with LGBT+ Catholics Westminster.
Join the LJC Book Club. This month we will be reading The Man Who Was Thursday by G.K. Chesterton.
A fortnightly online session of guided prayer led by the spirituality team at the London Jesuit Centre and some special guests.
Father Malachy Keegan brings together the ancient wisdom of the Christian tradition with the insights of modern psychology.
Join the LJC Book Club. This month we will be reading The Sovereignty of Good by Iris Murdoch.
A fortnightly online session of guided prayer led by the spirituality team at the London Jesuit Centre and some special guests.
Join the LJC Book Club. This month we will be reading The Sovereignty of Good by Iris Murdoch.
Join the LJC Book Club. This month we will be reading The Kingdom by Emmanuel Carrere.
Join the LJC Book Club. This month we will be reading The Kingdom by Emmanuel Carrere.
Join the LJC Book Club. This month we will be reading The Courage to Be by Paul Tillich
Join the LJC Book Club. This month we will be reading The Courage to Be by Paul Tillich
Join the LJC Book Club. This month we will be reading Cuddy by Benjamin Myers.
Join the LJC Book Club. This month we will be reading Cuddy by Benjamin Myers.
Join the LJC Book Club. This month we will be reading Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.
Join the LJC Book Club. This month we will be reading Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.
Join the LJC Book Club. This month we will be reading Gilead by Marilynne Robinson.
Join the LJC Book Club. This month we will be reading Gilead by Marilynne Robinson.
Join the LJC Book Club. This month we will be reading The Long Loneliness by Dorothy Day.
Join the LJC Book Club. This month we will be reading The Long Loneliness by Dorothy Day.
Join the LJC Book Club. This month we will be reading Silence by Shusaku Endo.
Join the LJC Book Club. This month we will be reading Silence by Shusaku Endo.
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