Rethinking Christianity | Alister McGrath in conversation with Chine McDonald
Talk-
Venue
Southwark Cathedral
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Time
7:00 PM
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Price
£10
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Join renowned theologian Alister McGrath and Theos Director Chine McDonald as they discuss the growing interest in Christianity and Alister's new book 'Rethinking Christianity.'
Whether in lively debate with the new atheists, in helping people more deeply understand the legacy of C. S. Lewis, or in his many other writing and speaking opportunities, Professor McGrath is passionate about inviting people to consider or re-appreciate the depth and meaning of the Christian faith. But in recent years it has been in personal conversation with his students at the University of Oxford that Professor McGrath has found some of the most exciting opportunities, as the questions of this generation come to light in young hearts curious about this "ancient religion," often learning about it for the first time.
Together Alister and Chine will examine the extent and impact of this renewed appetite for spirituality, faith’s relationship with science, and Christianity’s capacity to offer 'moreness' – a deeper sense of meaning, identity and hope – in an age often stripped of beauty and truth.
Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start.
About Alister McGrath
Alister E. McGrath discovered Christianity while an undergraduate at Oxford University, and he's spent the rest of his life exploring its rich themes and their wider impact. After gaining first-class honors in chemistry at Oxford, McGrath earned his first doctorate in biomedical sciences and two others in theology and intellectual history. He began his teaching career at Oxford in 1983, eventually serving as Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion. He now serves as senior research fellow at the Ian Ramsey Centre for Science and Religion at Oxford University and lives with his family near Oxford. His new book 'Rethinking Chistianity: A Thoughtful Guide to a Life Changing Faith' publishes November 2026.
About Chine McDonald
Chine McDonald is a writer, broadcaster, author and Director of Theos, the religion and society think tank. She was previously Head of Public Engagement at Christian Aid. She speaks and writes regularly on issues of race, faith and gender, and is the author of ‘God is not a white man: and other revelations’ and Unmaking Mary: Shattering the Myth of Perfect Motherhood. Chine has written for the Financial Times, the Guardian, The Independent, The Big Issue, Prospect, The Mirror and contributes to TV and radio programmes such as regularly presenting the BBC’s Thought for the Day on Radio 4’s Today programme, Moral Maze, Sunday programme and BBC Sunday Morning Live. She is also vice–chair of Greenbelt Festival and a trustee of Christian Aid and Demos. She is on the Advisory board for Cambridge University Library, and is a Canon Theologian at Chester Cathedral.