Gresham Lecture, 25 April 2019 Recent advances in medical science have brought complex ethical dilemmas, particularly around the beginning of human lives (abortion, embryo research, IVF, gene therapy, stem cells) and its ending (switching off ventilators, persistent vegetative state (PVS) and ‘dying with dignity’ or assisted suicide). Although none of these topics occurs directly in
Gresham Lecture, 28 February 2019 Is ‘morality’ principally about sex, or ‘naughty vicars’? Despite Henry VIII, the Church has found divorce difficult, especially for clergy and bishops, let alone ‘equal marriage’ for same-sex couples, the role of women in ordained ministry or transgender issues. This lecture examines the relevant references in the New Testament (which
Gresham Lecture, 8 November 2018 Jesus talked more about money than about anything else. Can the teachings of a penniless ancient ascetic be applied to debates about Brexit, protests about global capitalism, and wider investment not only in defence, alcohol or tobacco but also positively in the environment, sustainability and good governance? Professor Burridge considers
Richard chaired a panel discussion on Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks’ book Not in God’s Name on Wednesday 24 February 2016. The panel included Dr Carool Kersten, Dr Meg Warner, and Prof Paul Joyce from the Theology Department of King’s College London, the former MP and Cabinet member Douglas Alexander, Dr Alexander Meleagrou-Hitchens from the International
Richard and his wife, Dr Meg Warner, presented a series of lectures in November 2014 in Mexico. View a video regarding these lectures here.
In Australia in September 2012, Richard gave a series of interviews for the Centre for Public Christianity, focusing on how his biographical-literary approach to the Gospels applies to important ethical questions today. Videos of these interviews are available to view on the Centre for Public Christianity website. Video 1: Truth Telling Video 2: The Last
