Zealous: A Darker Side of the Early Quakers
Thursday 2 April - Thursday 23 April 2026
The live Zoom sessions are at 19:00-20:30 (UK time) every Thursday.
Erica Canela
In this course we will explore the convincement of early Quakers during the political and social upheaval of the English Civil Wars and the execution of King Charles I. What effect did this context have on the fledgling faith and its membership?
Participants will gain a greater understanding of the contemporary political challenges, social structures, and popular beliefs which shaped the early Quaker movement in the mid-seventeenth century and the course these developments set for future generations of Quakerism.
This course is divided into four sessions over the course of four weeks, each with online discussion forums for participants to engage with another and share their comments, questions, and reactions with the course facilitator.
There will be some material to look at before the first session. We will email you around one week prior to the course with information about accessing the course, including this material, on our online learning platform (Moodle).
This course will involve:
Accessibility info:
On the booking form, there is a chance for you to let us know about any accessibility or communication adjustments that will enable you to participate more fully in the course. Automated Zoom closed captions are available for all live sessions but if you feel you require more accurate closed captioning please email us directly in addition to booking.
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