This Lecture, originally the Annual Religious Studies Lecture, is named in honour of James McCosh (1811-1894) who was appointed to the Chair of  Logic and Metaphysics at Queen’s University in 1850 shortly after the establishment of the University.

In 1868 he left Ireland to become President of Princeton University. His sphere of influence was extensive, not only as a leading moral philosopher and educationalist, but as a pioneer of modern psychology and as a prominent advocate for the reconciliation of evolution and religion.

Reflecting McCosh’s wide interests, the Lecture, delivered annually at Queen’s University Belfast, is in the field of Religious Studies broadly conceived. This year's lecture will be introduced by Professor Richard English (QUB) and the guest speaker is Queen's graduate Professor David Hempton (Dean of Harvard Divinity School).

Listen here from 5pm 18th September 2020