What is Truth? - Lent Lectures

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?

23 February – 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.

2 March – 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 and a member of the Society of Ordained Scientists.

9 March  – 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.

16 March – 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.

23 March  – 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.