J. H. Rigg bicentenary (1821-2021): Westminster College’s formative principal
200 years ago, on 16 January 1821, a boy was born in the Orphan House in Newcastle-upon-Tyne to a Wesleyan minister, Rev. John Rigg and his wife Annie McMullen. This … Continue reading
Black History Month – Thomas Birch Freeman (1809-1890), missionary to West Africa
Alison Butler of the Methodist Heritage Committee reconsiders Freeman’s legacy In marking the contribution of Thomas Birch Freeman to Methodism’s missionary work, we should surely also recognise those less well-known … Continue reading
Research – Wesley Historical Society Essay Competition 2020
The Wesley Historical Society has announced a new prize competition for essays on any topic involving the history of Methodism in the British Isles. The competition is being held in … Continue reading
Research – ‘Archives & Research’ series
The Centre is very pleased to announce the launch of ‘Archives & Research’, a new series of introductory guides to our rich collections of archives, artworks, and printed material. Appearing … Continue reading
Research – Dr. Sarah Prendergast awarded Ph.D.
All at the OCMCH are delighted that Dr. Sarah Prendergast has been awarded her Ph.D. at a ceremony held at the Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus on Friday 21 June … Continue reading
Fellows – Dr Matteo Bonifacio, Visiting Research Fellow 2018-2019
Dr Matteo Bonifacio, visiting Research Fellow in the Oxford Centre for Methodism and Church History for the spring semester 2019. I completed my doctoral studies at the University of Turin … Continue reading
Research – William Gibson on the History of Lambeth Degrees
The Burgon Society has announced the publication of The History of Lambeth Degrees: Sources and Studies, edited by Professor William Gibson. This book examines the history of degrees awarded by the … Continue reading
Digital – British Methodist Buildings to launch in January 2019
In January 2019, the Oxford Centre for Methodism and Church History will launch an exciting new digitised resource for the study of Methodist heritage. British Methodist Buildings brings together two … Continue reading
Research – Art History student gains curatorial experience at OCMCH
This semester during my independent study module I was given the opportunity to work with Dr Peter Forsaith, Research Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Methodism and Church History. I … Continue reading
Events – Methodist Studies Seminar, 8 December 2018
The Oxford Centre for Methodism and Church History, Oxford Brookes University, and the Manchester Wesley Research Centre have worked in partnership for several years. In 2012, the centres established a … Continue reading
