The Roman governor asked Jesus 'What is truth?’ at his trial. This year’s Lent Lectures will explore Christian perspectives on truth in our own age, as fake news, internet algorithms and technological development rapidly and radically redefine how we understand the world around us. How might people of faith respond and flourish in this new context?
February 23rd - Anna McNamee
Chasing Truth: Fact, Fiction and the Media
An award-winning Canadian journalist and writer, Anna is Executive Director of the Sandford St Martin Trust, which promotes and celebrates excellence in religious broadcasting.
March 2nd – Revd Canon Dr Tim Bull
Faith and Artificial Intelligence: How worried should we be?
With a background in software engineering and higher education, Tim is Director of Ordinands in the Diocese of St Albans. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts, a member of the Society of Ordained Scientists.
March 9th – Young people of the Cathedral in conversation with Revd Ross Meikle
Truth for the young
We look forward to hearing from some of the Cathedral’s younger voices in a panel conversation with Ross, Missioner for Young People. Together they will explore their values and aspirations and the challenges which they face.
March 16th – Revd Canon Professor James Woodward
Truth in older age
James is a practical theologian who specialises in health and healing, Christian ethics, old age, theological reflection and end of life care. He is Principal of Sarum College, a centre of Christian learning and training in Salisbury.
March 23rd – Revd Canon Dr Kenneth Padley
Greenhushing: is sustainability being silenced?
As Canon Chancellor, Kenneth is the clergy lead for the Cathedral’s work with education and discipleship. In his previous role he led the Cathedral’s environmental agenda.
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