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Blake Lecture in the History of Christianity

The lecture honors William E. and Miriam S. Blake and is presented annually by a renowned scholar. The series' objective is to broaden the audience's understanding of Christianity by making it relatable.

The lecture is supported by an endowed fund established by family, friends, colleagues and those who enjoyed the History of Christianity course which Professor Blake initiated at VCU. 2025 marked the 30th anniversary of this lecture series.

Upcoming Lecture

Eric Vanden Eykel

The Blake Lecture in the History of Christianity presents "Constructing the Jewish Other"

Date: Thursday, Apr 9, 2026

Join us April 9 for the annual Blake Lecture in the History of Christianity featuring Eric Vanden Eykel, Dean of Faculty, and associate professor and program coordinator of religious studies at Ferrum College. His lecture is titled "Constructing the Jewish Other: Judeophobia and Early Christian Readers."

Visit the archives to view Blake lecture speakers and topics from the past.