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The Life of
Sarah Ann [Evans] Edwards
Karen E. Smith 2025 RoF Lecture
The Rahel o Fôn Lecture
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Thursday 9th January 2025
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The 2025 Rahel o Fôn lecture will be presented by Revd Dr Karen E. Smith.
It will examine the life of Sarah Ann [Evans] Edwards who was married to William Edwards, the Principal of the College from 1880-1925. (He was responsible for moving the College to Cardiff from Pontypool in 1893.) Often referred to as 'Mrs Principal' or 'Mrs Dr Edwards', her work has often been overshadowed by the achievements of her husband. However, Sarah Edwards was a formidable figure and a Baptist leader in her own right. This lecture will explore her civic involvement, as well as her contribution to Baptist life.
The lecture will be delivered in English. ​
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This lecture is free of charge. Parking available on a first come first serve basis.
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Revd Dr Karen E. Smith is an Honorary Senior Research Fellow of the School of History, Archaeology and Religion, Cardiff University, Wales, UK. Originally from Georgia and an ordained Baptist minister, she was awarded a doctorate in 1986 from Oxford University for her research in Baptist history. After teaching in the USA, she returned to Britain in 1991. As both a university lecturer and the pastor of a Baptist church in Wales, she has been primarily concerned with the area of Christian formation for ministry, and she has written widely in the areas of church history and Christian spirituality.
She also taught at the South Wales Baptist College from 1991-2018.