Oxford Handbook of Baptist Studies: Launch and Discussion

This will be a hybrid event, in-person at Regent’s Park College (Collier Room) and online via Zoom.  Zoom details will accompany the booking confirmation (for all attendees).

Free to attend, please register via TicketSource Here

Michaelmas Term 2026: Thursday 22^nd October

• 13.45-14.00  Welcome and Introduction – Tim Middleton & Paul Fiddes

Session One: Baptist Studies

• 14.00-14.20  What are Baptist Studies? – Ian Randall
• 14.20-14.40  The Place of Women in Baptist History – Karen Smith
• 14.40-15.00  Q&A – Ian Randall & Karen Smith, chaired by Andy Goodliff
• 15.00-15.30  Tea and Coffee

Session Two: The Present and Future of Baptist Studies

• 15.30-15.50  The Present State of Baptist Studies (UK and world) – Paul Fiddes
• 15.50-16.10  The Present State of Baptist Studies (US) – Steve Harmon
• 16.10-16.30  The Future of Baptist Studies – Elizabeth Flowers
• 16.30-16.50  Q&A – Steve Harmon, Paul Fiddes & Elizabeth Flowers, chaired by Andy Goodliff
• 16.50-17.30  Drinks Reception

Session Three: Ecumenical Responses

• 17.30-17.45  Anglican Response
• 17.45-18.00  Catholic Response
• 18.00-18.15  Orthodox Response