Public Theology in the Post-Secular Age: Lessons Learned from Manchester Cathedral

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Dominic Budhi-Thornton

Public Theology in the Post-Secular Age

Lessons Learned from Manchester Cathedral

Dominic Budhi-Thornton

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Pickwick Publications
31 July 2025

Religious ethics; History of religion; Christianity; Anglican & Episcopalian Churches, Church of England

As religion's status and place within society is contested in the post-secular age, Manchester Cathedral is a fascinating case study of the potential role that cathedrals and other religious institutions may be able to play in various public settings. While the church's membership declines in the UK, Manchester Cathedral operates as a spiritual hub in the area of Greater Manchester. Using primary data gathered on the ground, this work explores Manchester Cathedral's public theologies of inclusion which lie at the heart of its various activities and practices. Focusing most explicitly on the cathedral's interfaith work, anti-racism work, and its theology of LGBTQIA+ inclusion, the author explores the potential strengths and weaknesses of religious engagement in the contemporary post-secular age. In this book Budhi-Thornton seeks to contribute to questions about the relationship between the religious and the secular, tradition and innovation, inclusion and distinctiveness. Drawing on a wide range of theological and philosophical traditions, Budhi-Thornton puts forward a case for the development of a public theological hospitality that remains open to the work of the Spirit in the life of the Other.

By: Dominic Budhi-Thornton
Imprint: Pickwick Publications
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 308g
ISBN: 9798385218899
Pages: 226
Publication Date: 31 July 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dominic Budhi-Thornton is a public theologian interested in the continuing presence of the Christian faith in contemporary society and the positive contribution religious institutions and individuals can make in the continual work of justice. In addition to writing theology, Budhi-Thornton works for a faith-based charity in Greater Manchester.

Reviews for Public Theology in the Post-Secular Age: Lessons Learned from Manchester Cathedral

""This is a rich and enriching study that combines sound engagement with contemporary theological thought, sociological enquiry, and empirical investigation. It stands as a core text within the fields of public theology, empirical theology, and cathedral studies. It engages with a range of contemporary themes including racial justice, interreligious dialogue, scriptural reasoning, LGBTQ+ inclusion, decolonization, and human flourishing."" --Leslie J. Francis, Professor Emeritus of Religions and Psychology, University of Warwick, Coventry, England ""Dominic Budhi-Thornton's book makes a valuable and fresh contribution to public theology. His study of Manchester Cathedral offers a model of religious public engagement that is practical and inclusive. He calls for the cultivation of a theological imagination that is attentive to a diversity of voices and informed by expansive visions of what makes a good city."" --Elaine Graham, Emeritus Professor, University of Chester