A Century of R. H. Tawney: Revisiting ‘Religion and the Rise of Capitalism’

Religion and the Rise of Capitalism (1926) was one of the most influential history books of its time, written by one of the 20th century’s most important economic historians and Christian social thinkers. Join us for a fascinating panel discussion to mark the 100th anniversary of a publication that is now largely forgotten. Does it still have anything to say to us today?

The event will include addresses from Ed Loane, Jonathan Cornford and Tim Rogan followed by a Q&A chaired by Peter Docherty, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).

This is a free event but booking is essential.

Speakers

Ed Loane

Ed Loane is an Anglican Minister who is currently serving as the Warden of St Paul’s College, Sydney University. Ed completed his PhD at the University of Cambridge examining the doctrine of the church in the writing of William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury (1942-44). He continues to publish and teach Theology and Church History.

Jonathan Cornford

Jonathan Cornford is the co-founder of Manna Gum, a ministry that brings Christian perspectives to issues of economy and ecology. Jonathan has a background in international development and holds doctorates in political economy and in theology. He wrote his doctoral thesis (theology) on “Christian Witness in the Midst of Capitalism: An Australian Conversation with R.H. Tawney, John Howard Yoder and Oliver O’Donovan”. 

Tim Rogan

Tim Rogan is a barrister at Banco Chambers and adjunct associate professor at Sydney Law School. He was previously a lecturer in history, and a fellow of St. Catherine’s College, at the University of Cambridge. He is the author of The Moral Economists: R. H. Tawney, Karl Polanyi, E. P. Thompson and the Critique of Capitalism (Princeton, 2017).

Event Information

Schedule

Canapes will be served in the College Quadrangle from 5:30. The event will begin in the Dining Hall at 6:30. The event is expected to finish at 8:15pm.

More information

·  This event will take place in person in the Old Dining Hall.

·  The entrance to St Paul’s College is the Main Gate at 9 City Rd.

·  The Old Dining Hall is wheelchair accessible. (Parking for those who need it is available upon request.)

·  St Paul’s is a 20 minute walk from Redfern Station and a two minute walk from City Rd bus stops. Alternatively, paid parking is available along City Rd or Carillon Avenue.