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Now in its tenth year, this intensive seminar will examine the achievements of Saint John Henry Newman as a theologian, philosopher, educator, preacher, and writer. Remarkably, in each of these areas Newman produced works that have come to be recognized as classics: An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine, The Grammar of Assent, The Idea of a University, The Parochial and Plain Sermons, and the Apologia Pro Vita Sua. This seminar will approach Newman’s thought through a critical engagement with these texts.

 

LOCATION AND FORMAT

  • The seminar will be held at Merton College, Oxford.

  • Meals and lodging will be provided.

  • Participants will receive a stipend of up to $700 to offset travel expenses.

  • Participants will arrive on Saturday, July 1 and depart on Saturday, July 8.

  • Participants will be required to read the assigned texts in preparation for the seminar.

  • Fifteen applicants will be admitted to the seminar.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATION

 

This seminar is open to Ph.D. students in theology, philosophy, classics, and other relevant fields of study.

  • A completed online application form.

  • An updated CV.

  • At least one and no more than two letter(s) of recommendation.

  • A statement of research interest no longer than 750 words, which includes an explanation of how this seminar might bear on the student’s current or future research plans.

  • One academic writing sample (30 pages maximum).

  • All application materials can be submitted via the online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered

 

Application materials are due February 21, 2023.

APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MARCH 8, 2023.

 

Contact us with any questions at seminars@lumenchristi.org.