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Summer Study
Abroad in Oxford, England
The Foundations
of Christian Culture:
History, Myth, Literature and Science
June 23
- July 8, 2007
"This Oxford, I
have no doubt, is the finest City in
the world." - John Keats
The Center for
Catholic Studies and the G. K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture are
sponsoring a three-credit study abroad course, The Foundations of Christian
Culture: History, Myth, Literature and Philosophy. The course lasts two weeks,
and consists of four academic units, interspersed with field trips, visits to
sites of historic importance and time for conversation and reading. Throughout
the program, there is an opportunity for daily prayer and reflection upon the
Christian life. The course is cross-listed for credit in Catholic Studies (CAST 3994SP),
English (ENGL 3413SP) or History (HIST4293SP).
Click here to download complete
syllabus.
Drawing from a variety
of resources, the course examines the origins and nature of Christian culture,
exploring in particular the value of culture itself as an aspect of human life and
Christian revelation. The program concentrates on writers from the European Catholic
tradition such as G.K. Chesterton, J.R.R. Tolkien, Bernard Lonergan, C.S. Lewis and
John Henry Newman.
The course offers some
answers, from one particular tradition, to perennial questions: How am I meant to
understand the world? How am I meant to understand myself? In addition to educational
insight, students are presented with an opportunity to build a community with their
colleagues and professors.
The Place
Oxford, The City of Dreaming Spires, is famous for its
University and rich history. For over 800 years, it has been a home to royalty and scholars.
Firmly established as an academic center by the 13th. century, Oxford is now a bustling
cosmopolitan town. With its splendid sites, colleges and museums blending with modern culture,
there is plenty for students to explore. Oxford has it all!
St. Benet's Hall
Application Procedures
*Deadline Extended to March 31, 2007*
Scholarships Available
The program is open to all,
priority will be given to Seton Hall students and students from other universities.
Enrollment is limited. There is a brief application process for all interested
in attending the program. Deadline for application: March 1, 2007. To obtain
an application or for additional information regarding the course, please contact
Mrs. Danute Nourse at nourseda@shu.edu or 973.275.2525, or visit our website:
academic.shu.edu/ccs. Costs: $3200 per person includes airfare, transport, room
(based on double occupancy) and full board (3 meals per day) and most excursions.
Tuition extra, with 25% discount for summer study.
Click here to
download application.
The Center
for Catholic Studies
Seton Hall
University
400 South Orange Avenue
Fahy Hall, Room 318
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 275-2175
Monsignor Richard Liddy, Ph.D.
Director
liddyric@shu.edu
Danute Nourse, Director
of Programs
Director
nourseda@shu.edu
Marissa Kutoloski, Graduate Assistant
kutoloma@shu.edu
The G.K.
Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture
Reverend J. Ian Boyd, C.S.B., President
boydjian@shu.edu
Professor Dermot Quinn, D.Phil. (Oxon)
Department of History
quinnder@shu.edu
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