St Paul’s Institute seeks to recapture the cathedral’s ancient role as a centre of education and public debate.

Forthcoming events: The Future of Fairtrade
Residential conference 11 - 13 June 2008
St Paul's Institute and Cumberland Lodge
 
A conference for all interested in fair trade and how it may develop in the 21st century

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Forthcoming programme: Seeking Truth: Science, Mystery and Human Identity

A common perception today is that science and religion are incompatible. Is this really the case? Can we truly understand the mysteries of the universe, the world and ourselves without a constructive dialogue between science and religion?

This series brings together scientists, philosophers and theologians to explore the ‘big questions’ that touch us all: how did the universe evolve, what is the place of humans within creation, how do our minds work and what do we mean by the human soul? Speakers include: Robert Winston, Steve Jones, John Polkinghorne and Alister McGrath.

The flagship events on the cathedral floor will be supported with a programme of study days, services, seminars and a retreat between September 2008 and January 2009.

Full programme details

Links to past programme details are also on the left, as well as transcripts of past events. Please explore what we’re doing and do get in touch with us if you have any questions about the programmes.

About St Paul's Institute

For hundreds of years, people gathered at Paul’s Cross in the cathedral’s churchyard to debate the great issues of the day. Since 2002, thousands have gathered inside St Paul’s to join in debates on key issues we face today.

Our vision is to stimulate dialogue on contemporary issues within the church and also to bring a theological voice to wider current debate.

Recent themes include global poverty, climate change, globalisation, and contemporary childhood, with speakers including Gordon Brown, Jeffrey Sachs, Camila Batmanghelidjh, Michael Morpurgo, Rowan Williams, Kofi Annan, Shirley Williams and David Attenborough. Events are open to people of all faiths and none.

Patrons

Melvyn Bragg; Elizabeth Butler-Sloss; Richard Chartres: Meghnad Desai; Frank Field; Leslie Griffiths; Paul Judge; Suzi Leather; Neil McGregor; Paul Myners; Julia Neuberger; Peter Sutherland; Judith Wilcox

St Paul’s Institute
3b Amen Court
London
EC4M 7BU
020 7489 1011
institute@stpaulscathedral.org.uk