Lecture
William Tyler
Monday 26.10.2026
William Tyler
Religion: Deism, Atheism, and Reform, the Challenge to Organised Christianity
Monday 26.10.2026
How to watch
This lecture starts on 26 October at 5:00pm (UK).
Summary
Among the many areas of life which the Enlightenment challenged in the name of reason was organised Christianity. But it was not a universal challenge, as many Enlightenment figures continued to believe, though at the same time many advocated reform, while others embraced various forms of deism, and yet others can be described as atheists.
William Tyler
William Tyler has spent his entire professional life in adult education, beginning at Kingsgate College in 1969. He has lectured widely for many public bodies, including the University of Cambridge and the WEA, in addition to speaking to many clubs and societies. In 2009, William was awarded the MBE for services to adult education, and he has previously been a scholar in residence at the London Jewish Cultural Centre. Link to William’ s blog with recommended book lists for his Lockdown lectures.