URC x Harris Institute
Oxford Colloquy
March 30-April 5, 2025
New College, The University Of Oxford
Oxford Colloquy is a weeklong gathering at the University of Oxford dedicated to addressing our time’s most urgent and compelling question: What is the role of faith in the public square? Faith has undeniably held a prominent position in the public square throughout history. However, this position is currently facing unprecedented challenges. The emergence of diverse secular ideologies and the prevalence of religious nationalism have raised doubts about the influential role of faith in society. Reevaluating the significance of faith in the contemporary context is of utmost importance for posterity’s sake.
Resident Delegates
We are inviting scholars, religious leaders, and ministers worldwide to participate in a transformative annual colloquy. The Institute convenes resident delegates at the University of Oxford for next-level discourse, lectures, and networking. The scholarly exchange and presentations will also provide delegates with insights to engage their colleagues and teams for more significant organizational and community impact.
Oxford Colloquy resident delegates receive a prestigious, not-for-credit, frame-worthy resident delegate diploma for this high-level, continuing education experience.
The Experience
1. Wrestle with these challenges through presentations, lectures, and discussions to propose opportunities and frameworks for reevaluating their roles at the intersection of faith and the marketplace.
2. Room in Oxford’s on-campus housing and enjoy three-course dinners catered inside the famed Oxford dining halls.
3. Enjoy discounted tours of Oxford sites and participate in delegate socials at local restaurants and pubs.
4. Participate in daily worship and devotional services.
5. Receive a frame-worthy lifelong learning Resident Delegate diploma at the closing elegant candlelight gala.
Goals And Objectives
1. Engage in intellectual discourse on topics related to the role of faith in the public square.
2. Network with influential Christian leaders and professionals across different occupations.
3. Build institutional connections with other churches, businesses, and nonprofits represented at the colloquy.
4. Discover new frameworks to address church, culture, community, and workplace challenges.
Application Guidelines
Each applicant must provide:
1. A Statement of Interest explaining why you would like to enroll in the 2025 cohort for Harris Institute’s Oxford Colloquy. The Statement of Interest must demonstrate a) a desire to participate in rigorous conversations on crucial scholarship to advance faith in public life, b) an application on how these conversations, developing frameworks and networking will be applied to your own area of profession.
2. Submit your latest Curriculum Vitae or Resume’.
3. Submit one recommendation letter from a clergy or theologian.
* Submit all documents to info@antipasharris.com within 30 days of submitting the deposit.
Tuition Cost
* The tuition is $3,000. It includes all colloquy sessions, room, and board, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, the wine social, the closing gala, and the Harris Insitute Resident Delegate diploma ceremony.
Deposit
* A deposit of $500 is due by September 15, 2024 and is non-refundable.
* The tuition balance ($500 deposit + $2,500 balance) must be paid by December 15, 2024.
Returning Delegates
* Returning delegates need only submit the Statement of Interest, an updated C.V., and deposit and do not need to submit a recommendation letter.
Dr. Alishia Lola Jones, Professor from the University of Cambridge