2011 will mark the 400th anniversary of the publication of the ‘King James’ or ‘Authorised’ or ’1611′ version of the Bible.  In anticipation of the landmark, the Lichfield Centre for Christian Studies has organised a Lecture Day, on Wednesday 5 May 2010 (10.00am to 3.00pm) which is free and open to all. 

A series of three lectures is to be delivered by Professor Michael Wheeler, Visiting Professor at Southampton University.  The programme is as follows:

10.00 am       Lecture 1:      The Making of the King James Bible  

11.00 am       Break (coffee available)

 11.30  am      Lecture 2:     The Literary Heritage of the King James Bible

12.30 pm       Lunch (bring sandwiches)

 1.30 pm         Lecture 3:     The Artistic Heritage of the King James Bible