College Theological Society (Trinity College Dublin)

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The College Theological Society, more commonly known as The Theo, was founded in 1830 as a student society in Trinity College Dublin in Ireland. Members gather throughout the term to engage in debate and listen to guest speakers in the Graduates Memorial Building.

Purpose[]

The society's original purpose was to provide a forum for the discussion of Philosophical Theology for students of Trinity College Dublin. Since then, it has expanded to include the consideration of various religious topics, and has ties to the School of Religions and Theology.^{[citation needed]}

Its primary aim is to promote interreligious dialogue with a focus on topical issues.^{[citation needed]} The society discusses the role of religion within world society and has covered themes including Human Rights, Current Affairs, and Environmental and Social Responsibility.^{[citation needed]} Events hosted by the society include film screenings, debates, quizzes, parties and trips.^{[citation needed]}

Location[]

The Theo is based in the Bram Stoker Room in the Graduates Memorial Building. The room is shared with the University Philosophical Society, and named after author Bram Stoker, who led both the College Historical Society and University Philosophical Society.^{[citation needed]} Within the room is the society library, which includes a collection of theological texts.^{[citation needed]} The library is updated to include general texts and publications recommended as course reading for students of Religion within the college.^{[citation needed]}

Guests speakers[]

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The society's first "All Faiths and None" interfaith forum was held in 2013. Funded by the TCD Equality Fund, the forum had 26 speakers, including a TD, senator, statistician, minority leaders and NGO participants.^{[citation needed]} Other guest speakers previously hosted by the society have included:^{[citation needed]}

References[]

External links[]

• Trinity Theological Society (archived)
• Trinity College Central Societies' Committee - Page on Theological Society (Theo)