William Kiffen in Context
Date & Time
Fri, 15 May 2026
19:00
Venue
Regent’s Park College
Pusey Street, Oxford, OX1 2LB
Tickets
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Explore the life and legacy of William Kiffen, a prominent figure in Baptist history.
Why you should come
AI-powered• Hear Professor Paul S. Fiddes analyze Kiffen's role in 17th-century theological debates
• Celebrate the launch of Larry J. Kreitzer’s tenth volume of William Kiffen and his World
• Discover the history of the Leathersellers’ Company with archivist Kate Higgins
Event Highlights
- •Celebration of the publication of Volume 10 of 'William Kiffen and his World'
- •In-depth analysis of 17th-century Baptist theological controversies
- •Historical exploration of the Worshipful Company of Leathersellers
- •Interactive discussion sessions following every academic presentation
- •Includes lunch in the Regent’s Park College hall
Speakers
Professor Paul S. Fiddes
Professor of Systematic Theology
Dr Larry J. Kreizer
Author of William Kiffen and his World
Kate Higgins
Archivist of the Worshipful Company of Leathersellers
Programme
Arrival and tea/coffee
William Kiffen and the Theological Controversies of His Time
Session by Professor Paul S. Fiddes followed by discussion
Lunch
Lunch served in the College hall
William Kiffen, Master of the Leathersellers’ Company
Session by Dr Larry J. Kreizer followed by discussion
Break for tea
The Leathersellers’ Company in William Kiffen’s Time
Session by Kate Higgins followed by discussion
Conclusion
What to bring / Requirements
- •£10.00 registration fee
Organized by: Regent’s Park College
Contact: 01865 288120; enquiries@regents.ox.ac.uk