New lecture series launched in honour of Black British Theologian

The Queen’s Foundation in Birmingham has launched a new lecture series honouring Dr Robert Beckford, one of the most influential academics to emerge from Britain’s Black Christian community.

Dr Beckford delivered the inaugural lecture, entitled ‘Where Do We Go from Here? A “Fass” Christianity for a Time of “Ginnal”’, which examined the kind of Christianity required to confront the rise of neofascism and the development of hidden forms of reparations.

Dr Beckford’s contribution to theology and public discourse has been profound, spanning books, television, radio and documentaries. His work continues to shape conversations around race, justice and faith, making the establishment of a lecture series in his name a significant moment for both academia and the Church.

The debut event drew a full crowd at The Queen’s Foundation and was also streamed live on YouTube. 

Reflecting on the honour, he told Keep The Faith: “It is an extraordinary privilege to be honoured with the Robert Beckford Lecture Series. My hope is that this platform will amplify Black theological voices committed to probing the vital relationships between faith, justice and the ongoing struggle for liberation.”

The full lecture is available on The Queen’s Foundation YouTube channel. Visit