Cotham Memorial Lectures

We regret that the 2025 Cotham Memorial Lectures have been cancelled due to an unforeseen health issue for Dr. Barber.

The Cotham Memorial Lectures were founded in 1967 through a gift from the Cotham family in memory of Ralph Cotham V. The purpose of the lectures is to bring to Little Rock scholars in the Judeo-Christian tradition and expose the people of Little Rock, especially young people, to the work of theologians, biblical scholars, and other church leaders.

Since their inception, the Cothams have been a beloved part of the church year at Westover Hills and an important part of the fabric of Protestantism in Little Rock. Attracting some of the most important thinkers in the church and academy, the Cotham Lectures continue to fulfill their mission more than half a century since their beginning.