13/08 7pm-8:30pm: David Bowie and Christian Existentialism

Law Marketing Resource — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:24:50 GMT

When: 19:00 - 20:30, Thu, 13 Aug '26

Where: Manchester Cathedral Library

This audio-visual public lecture will consider, through the life and art of David Bowie, two key figures within Christian existentialism, both of whom emphasised that a truly authentic life can only be lived in relation to God. First, it will consider the so-called ‘father of existentialism,’ Søren Kierkegaard and his idea of a ‘leap of faith.’ Second, it will consider the more mystical Christianity of Simone Weil and especially her idea of ‘decreation.’ David Bowie was a deeply spiritual person who had a complex relationship with religion. Nevertheless, the lecture well suggest that we might view Bowie as having made Kierkegaard’s leap in 1976, even if it didn’t last, and that we might view Bowie’s approach to art generally through the lens of Weil’s idea of ‘decreation,’ an approach that requires us to get ourselves out of the way. Free to attend.

09/07 2pm-2:45pm: Finding your Future Firm: Build your shortlist and application strategy

Law Marketing Resource — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:07:31 GMT

When: 14:00 - 14:45, Thu, 09 Jul '26

Learn how to narrow your options, prioritise the right firms and build an application strategy that maximises your chances of success.

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13/08 7pm-8:30pm: David Bowie and Christian Existentialism

09/07 2pm-2:45pm: Finding your Future Firm: Build your shortlist and application strategy