Press Releases20 Nov 14

’Ethics of War’ lecture and discussion held at Christ Church, Dublin

A stimulating open event on the theme of ‘The Ethics of War’ – organised by the Church of Ireland’s Historical Centenaries Working Group as a distinctive Church of Ireland contribution to the commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War – was held last night (19 November 2014) in the Music Room of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin.

A large audience gathered to hear Professor Nigel Biggar of the University of Oxford speak on the theme based on his recent book In Defence of War, to which Professor Keith Jeffery of Queen’s University, Belfast responded, referring to his historical research. The event was chaired by the historian Professor David Hayton who opened up lively debate and discussion to those attending. (Pictured above, L–R: Prof Nigel Biggar, Prof Keith Jeffery, Bishop John McDowell, Prof David Hayton)

A fuller report of the event will be published in next week’s edition of the Church of Ireland Gazette.

Above: The Ethic of War audience, the Music Room at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin

Above: Prof. Nigel Biggar delivering his lecture

Above: Prof. Keith Jeffery giving his response

(Photos: Paul Harron/Church of Ireland Press Office)