Bayard T. Rustin was committed to social, political, and economic justice and equality. This often led him to controversial policy positions.  This course will consider how Rustin’s Quakerism informed and structured his social and political life.

In this course, Benjamin Wood will draw on material from his recent book Living Fountain: Remembrances of Quaker Christianity, to explore how Liberal Quakers can honour their uniquely Christian roots, while still valuing diversity of belief and language.

In this course we will explore Rosemary Moore’s book The Light in Their Consciences, regarded as the most comprehensive, and readable history of Quaker beginnings. This will help us gain a deeper understanding of George Fox and the early Quaker movement.