'Sincere Devotion': Charles Dickens and Faith

Come explore the Christian faith of Charles Dickens, with Mel Eyeons, PhD (University of Nottingham), in this special Resourcing Faith event for Advent.

Dickens had a distinctively Christian faith that stressed faith in action and displaying virtues within a Christian framework, rather than focusing on determining correct theology and doctrine. We'll look at Dickens’ reactions to both Evangelicalism and Catholicism, as well as wrestle with Dickens’ criticisms of both faith traditions — revealing his concern that Christianity should primarily consist in actively following the example of Jesus by displaying care for others in a spirit of Christian charity, goodness, and compassion. Dickens’ attitudes towards women, death, and the afterlife are also explored,revealing Dickens’ religious interests beyond the purely social concern for which he is known.

Held at St. Benet’s Church, Cambridge, on Bene't's Street (across from Jack's Gelato)