Doing Good Better: The Case for Faith–based Social Innovation
This report examines how faith organisations are responding to social need in innovative ways, and asks what can be learnt from them.
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Doing Good, Better – Introducing Social Innovation
How are faith–based organisations responding to social need in innovative ways? Paul Bickley outlines our latest research on this.
In Brief
Good Neighbours: How Churches Help Communities Flourish
In a report for the Church Urban Fund, Paul Bickley argues that churches tackle the relational deficit blighting deprived communities. (2014)
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This Is London: Life and Death in a World City
Religion is a important sub–ploy in Ben Judah’s journey through a diverse yet dis–integrated metropolis
In Brief
Is the common good a meaningful political objective?
Paul Bickley discusses the use of the phrase ‘the common good’ in contemporary political discourse
In Depth
Give us our Ball Back
Reclaiming Sport for the Common Good
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The State of Play
Paul Bickley explores the experiences of Christian professional athletes and chaplains to provide a theological account of sport. (2014)
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The Problem of Proselytism
In this report, Paul Bickley report argues that there is little evidence that religious charities proselytize as part of their community action.
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The National Lottery
In this report, Paul Bickley discusses whether the National Lottery is progressive.
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Coming off the Bench
This report examines the contribution of bishops in the second chamber during the Thatcher and Blair premierships.
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Counting on Reform
Helping you to understand the AV referendum.
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King’s speech: dream or delusion?
You can’t understand Martin Luther King without engaging with him as a theologian, preacher and minister.
In Brief