Public Events
Our annual religion media festival “Exploring Belief” includes panel discussions, training sessions and a presentation from a keynote speaker. Our lectures offer a platform for speakers in the public eye to address key issues in society.
Religion Media Festival “Exploring Belief"
12th April 2021
Our festival was organised in partnership with the JW3 Centre in North London and was accessible online. The keynote speaker was Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury, reviewing the last extraordinary year. Panel discussions included “What is British and French Islam” and “Who are the evangelicals?”. Sessions include how to make great podcasts and insights on reporting communities in Britain. See full itinerary here
Previous Events
March 26, 2021
11.00: Keynote speaker Rowan Williams With a “Review of the Year” and interview with journalist & broadcaster Roger Bolton 11.45: Polemic: ‘You don’t understand me’ on the British media coverage of Israel The British media coverage of Israel – Professor Suzanne Franks 12.00: Panel Discussion: What is British Islam, what is French Islam? Chaired by Tim Wyatt 12.45: Panel Discussion: How have young people engaged with religion,...
February 25, 2021
‘The nature of Britishness in a post-Brexit world’ At the Religion Media Centre’s inaugural lecture, the Revd Diarmaid MacCulloch Kt argued that Protestantism is now a ‘private hobby’ and its decline is threatening the cohesion of the United Kingdom. The lecture, at St Martin-in-the-Fields in central London in February 2020, was followed by an animated conversation with broadcaster, Roger Bolton,...
May 6, 2019
The second Religion Media Festival featured a stellar line-up of speakers and included panel discussions on some of the most important issues facing religion and media today
March 27, 2018
The inaugural Religion and Media Festival, 'Exploring Belief', which took place at the JW3 Centre in London on Tuesday 27th March 2018.
Testimonials
‘Very engaging format – lots of information, balanced well with engaging discussion, harnessing the expertise in the room. A great pleasure.’
