Contemporary Christian Art - The Rt Revd Lord Harries

An overview of the work of contemporary Christian artists and the issues they face.

Christian Faith and Modern Art: Searching for New Ways - Richard Harries

An analysis of British Christian artists since the 1960’s, including Alfred Herbert, Norman Adams, John Reilly and Craigie Aitchison.

Christ and Evolution: A Drama of Wisdom - Professor Celia Deane-Drummond

Can theology make sense of Christ in the evolutionary conception of the world?

Christian Modern Art: Post World War II Optimism - The Rt Revd Lord Harries

After World War II, without forgetting the terrible suffering earlier in the century, there was a new confidence expressed in the artistic commissions of the time. Older artists who had been active before World War I such as Epstein and Matisse received commissions as well as younger artists such as Graham Sutherland, known especially for his work in Coventry Cathedral, Ceri Richards and Henry Moore.

Modern Christian Art: Catholic Elegance and Joy - The Rt Revd Lord Harries

In the period under consideration a fair number of the artists considered have been Roman Catholics, but at one time there was a particular symbiosis between two of them, Eric Gill and David Jones, who will be discussed along with others who shared their faith.

Christianity in Evolution: An Exploration - Professor Jack Mahoney

Evolution has provided a new understanding of reality, with revolutionary consequences for traditional Christian beliefs. What should a rational Christian think of issues such as Adam and Eve or Original Sin which appear to be at odds to modern thinking on evolution?

Christian Modern Art: Distinctive Individual Visions - The Rt Revd Lord Harries

A lecture on the uncategorisable Christian vision in artists such as Marc Chagall, Stanley Spencer and Cecil Collins.

The History and Music of the Spanish and Portuguese Jewish Congregation in the City of London

Maurice Bitton and Chazan Eliot Alderman present the 350-year-old story of Britain’s oldest synagogue, with musical illustrations by the synagogue choir.

The Explosion of Modernism - The Rt Revd Lord Harries

An exploration of Christian themes in modernist art at the start of the 20th century, looking in particular at Nolde, Jacob Epstein and Roualt.

London at Night: Spirituality and the Dark Side - Revd Nicholas Holtam

The Vicar of St. Martin-in-the-Fields explains the work of, and the challenges for, a central London church at night.

Understanding Faith Through the Eyes of Stanley Spencer - The Rt Revd Lord Harries

A look at the unique vision and Christian love of Stanley Spencer.

The Victorians: Religion and Science - Professor Richard J Evans

Christianity pervaded all of society and private life in the Victorian era, and yet the discoveries of Darwin were to change this forever. Professor Evans explains all.

The Resurrection In Art - Rt Revd Lord Harries

The story of the most difficult of all Christian themes to convey in visible form.

The Passion in Art - Professor the Lord Richard Harries

Why did it take early Christians decades before they depicted Jesus on the Cross? How has it been adapted and used since?

The Nativity in Art - Professor Lord Harries

Lord Harries surveys the rich artistic history of depicting the nativity.

Self and Consciousness in Hindu Thought - Professor Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad

Who am I? - Some possible philosophical answers to be found in Hindu thought.