The Sam Sharpe Lecture 2025

‘Free Indeed: From Theological Mis-Education to Teaching for Liberation’

The Sam Sharpe Partners warmly invite you to this year's Sam Sharpe lecture, in partnership with the University of East London, taking place on:

Date: Monday 27 October at 7:00pm

Venue: Docklands Campus, University Way, London, E16 2RD

Hosted in partnership with the University of East London.

The Sam Sharpe lectures seek to broaden and advance the legacy of Sam Sharpe by exploring subjects in mission, race, class, and injustice.

This year's Sam Sharpe Lecture will be delivered by Dr Selina Stone, a leading voice in contemporary theology. Her lecture will explore how theology can either bind or break us - and how we might reclaim theological education as a tool of spiritual and social transformation.

Booking your place
Space at the venue is limited, so please register to attend. The ticket costs are as follows:

Lecture only: £5.00
Lecture with refreshments: £10.00

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