The Baird Lecture is a lectureship that was endowed by
James Baird to promote the Christian religion.
History and endowment
In 1873
James Baird established The Baird Trust and gave into its care £500,000 to be used for aggressive Christian work. A part of the income of this fund was to provide for a series of lectures in
Glasgow and also, if required, at one other of the Scottish university towns. Each course was to be delivered by a minister of the
Church of Scotland, who could be reappointed, and was to consist of at least six lectures.
Catalogue of titles
1873: The Inspiration of the Holy Scriptures, by Robert Jamieson
The Baird Lecture is a lectureship that was endowed by
James Baird to promote the Christian religion.
History and endowment
In 1873
James Baird established The Baird Trust and gave into its care £500,000 to be used for aggressive Christian work. A part of the income of this fund was to provide for a series of lectures in
Glasgow and also, if required, at one other of the Scottish university towns. Each course was to be delivered by a minister of the
Church of Scotland, who could be reappointed, and was to consist of at least six lectures.
Catalogue of titles
1873: The Inspiration of the Holy Scriptures, by Robert Jamieson