Where Thinking Comes Alive
26 - 28 SEPTEMBER 2025
For one extraordinary weekend, Lichfield Cathedral transforms into a vibrant hub of intellectual exploration and meaningful conversation. Join thought leaders and curious minds as we tackle today's most pressing questions: How do we uncover truth in an age of competing narratives? What does genuine dialogue look like in a polarised world? Drawing on centuries of Cathedral tradition as centres of learning and debate, Enlighten creates space for nourishing talks, nuanced discussion, unexpected connections, and breakthrough insights. Engage directly with influential thinkers, join thought-provoking discussions, and add your voice to conversations that matter. Don't just observe the discourse—be part of it.
Professor Alec Ryrie
The Age of Hitler
Saturday 27 September | 10:30
Professor of the History of Christianity at Durham “Persistent themes in my work have been the emotional history of religion; religion and politics, war, violence and martyrdom; the Protestant encounter with other faiths, with empire and with the wider world; the relationship between Protestantism and Anglicanism; the history of pious practice and devotion; and histories of religious unorthodoxy...”
Doors open 30 minutes before the talk is due to begin.
No large bags are permitted to enter the talk.
Toilets are available and are located outside of the Cathedral at the Old Stables.
Please be aware that there will be no parking in The Close.
There are 5 accessible parking bays which will be available on a first come basis.