2025 Masterclass Series | Cambridge

Academic Curriculum
Masterclasses 2025

A multidisciplinary programme spanning art, history, science, theology, and philosophy through lectures delivered by leading scholars.

"Academic excellence grows when disciplines converse with one another."

Cambridge Masterclass Principle

Shakespeare Masterclass

Drama & Cultural Heritage

British Drama: Shakespeare’s Influence & 40 Years of the Cambridge Shakespeare Festival

Address: Newnham College, University of Cambridge

Lead Lecturer: Dr. David Crilly

Chairman of the Cambridge Shakespeare Festival, Renowned British Composer and Conductor, and PhD in Musicology from the University of Oxford.

An exploration of the enduring social impact of Shakespeare and the rich history of the Cambridge Shakespeare Festival over the last four decades.

Art Economics Lecture

Finance & Humanities

Art Economics Masterclass: Art Finance, Collection & Strategy

Address: Newnham College, University of Cambridge

Lead Lecturer: Dr. Tom Flynn

Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), British Art Historian, Art Appraiser, and Member of the International Association of Art Critics.

An essential course for those navigating the intersection of fine art and global finance, focusing on investment strategy and asset protection.

Astronomy Masterclass

Science & Mathematics

Astronomy Masterclass: Solar History and Cosmology

Address: Newnham College, University of Cambridge

Lead Lecturer: Prof. Michael Proctor

Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS), Physicist, and Mathematician. Former Provost of King's College and Vice-Master of Trinity College.

Explore the physical and mathematical foundations of our universe, from solar fluid dynamics to the evolution of the cosmos.

Psychology of Religion

Theology & Philosophy

Psychology of Religion: Faith, Soul & Cultural Heritage

Address: Newnham College, University of Cambridge

Lead Lecturer: Dean Stephen Cherry

Dean of King's College, Cambridge. Renowned expert in Theology, Religious Philosophy, and the psychological impact of faith culture.

A deep examination of the psychological inheritance of religious traditions and their profound impact on the human experience.