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Protestant settlers in the Americas believed it was their duty to convert indigenous peoples to the true Gospel. Yet the task proved unexpectedly difficult. The effort revealed and challenged deep European assumptions about culture and the nature of Christianity itself. From Massachusetts to Chile, Protestant would-be missionaries took roads that were paved mostly, but not entirely, with good intentions. This lecture will show where they led.
Martin Millett has been the Laurence Professor of Classical Archaeology at The University of Cambridge since 2001. He previously held academic posts at the Universities of Durham and Southampton. He works on the impact of Roman imperialism on indigenous societies
James Sproule heads Accenture’s Research in the UK as well as their global Capital Markets Research and thought leadership programme. He previously worked as an economist in merchant banking, helping to found Augusta and Company as well as working for
Policy Consultant to World Bank and UNDP on the urban environment, and Chairman of the Royal Society of Arts UK Migration Commission. Nigel Harris is an economist and specialist in Urban and Economic Development and the Economics of Migration. He
Debbie is a prolific angel investor and the co-Chair of the U.K. government backed ‘Invest in Women Taskforce’. Appointed by the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, she has raised an initial funding point of £250m to support female powered businesses, the largest
Having graduated with a MMus in Jazz Performance from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in 2013, Emily is amongst the UK's distinct musical talents.
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