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SUMMARY:Echoes of Faith: Religious Voices in the Peacebuilding Landscapes of Ireland and Colombia
DESCRIPTION:The Las Casas Institute at Blackfriars Hall is pleased to host an online academic conversation—co-organised with the Centre for Theological Formation (Pontificia Universidad Javeriana)—exploring the complex role of communities of faith in peacebuilding processes. As scholars and practitioners alike have long recognised\, religion carries both constructive and destructive potential in its cultural consequences —the “ambiguity of the sacred”—. Strengthening constructive elements requires not only a clear-eyed awareness of the challenges these communities face\, but also a careful appreciation of their distinctive contributions\, and a willingness to learn from good practices across contexts. \nThis event seeks to serve as a trans-Atlantic bridge\, bringing different perspectives into fruitful conversation: a space where experiences emerging from two markedly different yet resonant contexts —post-Troubles Ireland and post-Accord Colombia— can be meaningfully contrasted and mutually enriched. By placing these case studies in dialogue and allowing them to find echoes in each other\, the discussion will invite participants to consider how communities of faith navigate political transition\, contribute to reconciliation\, and reimagine their public role in societies marked by histories of conflict. In doing so\, it aims to foster deeper reflection on the possibilities and limits of faith-based peacebuilding in the contemporary world. \nThis webinar\, led by Dr Maria Power and Dr Eduardo Gutiérrez\, will take place on Zoom Thursday the 14th of May\, at 3pm. Free and open to all and Registration is required. \nSpeakers\nDr Maria Power is a Fellow of Blackfriars Hall where she a Senior Research Fellow at the Las Casas Institute for Social Justice. With a strong focus on the case of Ireland\, her academic research explores the role that religions can play in ameliorating violence and ethnic conflict. \nDr Eduardo Gutiérrez is an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Theological Formation at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana’s Faculty of Theology. He is also a JRF at Blackfriars Hall and a Research Fellow at the Berkley Center (Georgetown University). His teaching and research focus on religious imaginaries and their contribution to peacebuilding\, esp. in Colombia.
URL:https://www.bfriars.ox.ac.uk/event/echoes-of-faith-religious-voices-in-the-peacebuilding-landscapes-of-ireland-and-colombia/
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SUMMARY:Dignity from Below
DESCRIPTION:Professor Vincent Lloyd\, Villanova\, will lead this seminar at 11am\, Friday 22 May in the Annexe Seminar Room of Blackfriars Hall (33 St Giles’ OX13LD). A sandwich lunch with refreshments will be served before the start of the seminar. Please email the Las Casas Institute to make us aware of any dietary restrictions. \nThis event is free and open to all\, but registration is required. \nThis event is part of our Trinity series Thinking Social Justice convened by Dr Rebekah Wallace and Dr Jack Norman\, Research Fellows at the Las Casas Institute.
URL:https://www.bfriars.ox.ac.uk/event/dignity-from-below/
LOCATION:Blackfriars Annexe Seminar Room\, 33 St Giles\, Oxford\, OX1 3LD\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Spiritual Narratives of Generation Z: Book Launch and Story Workshop
DESCRIPTION:An interactive book launch and workshop introducing The Spiritual Narratives of Generation Z (Routledge 2026)\, based on cutting-edge research on youth religion supported by Oxford’s John Fell Fund and AHRC funding at King’s College London. By reading and discussing short stories written by Gen Zers from around the globe\, attendees will explore how young people today are rethinking religion and online influencers in a digital age. \nThis workshop will take place Friday the 22nd of May at 4:30pm in the Aula of Blackfriars Hall. \nRegistration is required. \nEdward David is Lecturer in Ethics and Values at King’s College London and Director of the Associateship of King’s College (AKC)\, as well as a Research Fellow at Blackfriars Hall\, University of Oxford. He was previously the McDonald Postdoctoral Fellow in Christian Ethics and Public Life at Christ Church\, Oxford (2022–2024)\, and a Research Fellow in the Faculty of Theology and Religion at Oxford (2020–2022). Edward holds a DPhil from Blackfriars. His work explores moral formation\, leadership\, and spirituality in contemporary culture\, and he is the author of Leadership by Example (Cambridge University Press) and\, most recently\, The Spiritual Narratives of Generation Z (Routledge).
URL:https://www.bfriars.ox.ac.uk/event/the-spiritual-narratives-of-generation-z-book-launch-and-story-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Pope Francis (2013-2025): A Retrospective Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Pope Francis (2013-2025):\nA Retrospective Assessment with Some Early Reflections on the Pontificate of  Leo XIV –\nAn International Relations Perspective\n \nPope Francis died a year ago and this is an opportune moment to offer an initial retrospective assessment with the anniversary of his death\, especially how he dealt with international affairs. The lecture reflects on the Pope Francis’ Argentine background\, and how in surprising\, and important ways it helped to shape his approach to the papacy\, and some of the main themes of his papacy: the culture of encounter\, human fraternity\, inclusive citizenship\, care for creation\, or the earth as our common home\, interreligious dialogue and cooperation on common global issues\, and his warning we may be walking ‘peacemeal’ into another global war. In each of these themes Pope Francis sought to identify a creative approach\, as an active dimension of hope in a ‘closing’ and increasingly troubled world.   The lecture is also prospective\, and it seeks to identify some of the early distinct characteristics of the exercise of the Petrine ministry of Pope Leo XIV. In this way it seeks to contribute to a better understanding of  the modern papacy\, noting the ways it has dealt with a variety of significant changing global contours in the different eras of the church and international relations. \nThis lecture will be given by Dr Scott Thomas\, Research Associate at Las Casas\, at 5:30pm\, Thursday the 28th of May in the Aula of Blackfriars Hall. \nOpen to everyone and registration is required. \nDr Scott Thomas is a Research Associate of the Las Casas Institute\, a Research Associate at the Institute of European Studies and Human Rights\, Pontifical University of Salamanca\, Spain\, and a contributing editor of The Review of Faith & International Affairs.  His current research focuses on the ‘theological turn’ in international relations. This is the recovery of the theology underlying the main theories and paradigms of international relations\, which includes the relevance of St Francis\, Pope Francis\, and the Catholic tradition for interreligious dialogue and international relations.
URL:https://www.bfriars.ox.ac.uk/event/pope-francis-2013-2025-a-retrospective-assessment/
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