Advanced Interdisciplinary Scholarship with Christ at the Centre

Working within the tradition of orthodox, trinitarian Christianity The Paideia Centre focuses on serving the church and the world in the area of scholarship. In research, publishing and mentoring, the work of the Centre is nourished in an intellectual community rooted in liturgy and spirituality and informed at its heart by Scripture. Read more ›

A Manifesto for Theological Interpretation

The Paideia Centre’s Scripture and Hermeneutics Seminar is working with an ecumenical cast of authors to produce A Manifesto for Theological Interpretation. In Chicago we unveiled a draft of the Manifesto, initiating wide ranging discussion about this important development in Biblical Studies. Read more ›

Every Square Inch: Paideia and the Arts

The Paideia Centre for Public Theology has a commitment not only to reflecting on the relationship of the Gospel to scholarship but also in other areas of culture. Paideia as a deep commitment to the arts and has fostered relationships with a number of international Christian artists. Read more ›

Spirituality and Scholarship

Christian scholars often feel a disconnect between their academic work and their spiritual life. Paideia is committed to scholarship which arises from a deep personal commitment to Jesus Christ, fostered by prayer, the study of Scripture, meditation and personal and public acts of worship. Read more ›

Academic Partners: RUC and Trinity College, Bristol

The Paideia Centre’s academic partners are Redeemer University College and Trinity College, a college of the University of Bristol. Redeemer is a Christian liberal arts university, situated in Ancaster, Ontario. The University of Bristol, founded in 1876, is one of Britain’s top ranking universities. Read more ›

Rooted in spirituality and liturgy, The Paideia Centre for Public Theology is an academic Christian study centre committed to relating the Gospel to all areas of life.

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Latest News

New Publication: Holy War in the Bible

May 13th, 2013

Heath Thomas, a Paideia fellow, along with Jeremy Evans and Paul Copan, are the... more ›

New Publication: Biblical Knowing

May 9th, 2013

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new volume by a friend of Paide... more ›

Contemporary Art and Religion: Do They Mix?

May 8th, 2013

We are pleased to promote an upcoming lecture on the relationship between conte... more ›

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