DCM Seeking Wisdom 2026

Save the date for Friday 20 – Saturday 21 March 2026

How can postgraduates, postdocs, and academics at the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes approach their academic disciplines as Christians? What does it mean to respond to a Christian vocation and to honour God in university life?

Developing a Christian Mind: Seeking Wisdom examines these questions in five disciplinary streams: Humanities, Natural Sciences including MPLS, Medical Sciences, Philosophy & Theology, and Social Sciences & Law. Oxford academics and postgraduates speak and lead discussion for each stream. Past attendees are encouraged to come, listen to new talks, and take part in discussion with new attendees.

Full Programmes and Registration coming in early 2026.

2026 PROGRAMME

Friday morning and afternoon: Day 1 of the discipline streams hosted at New College (check each one for a detailed schedule)

Friday evening at 6:00 PM: Joint prayer in the New College Chapel for all streams

Friday evening at 6:40 PM: Joint drinks reception at the New College Bar for all streams

Friday evening 7:30 PM: Joint dinner in New College Dining Hall for all streams - please note the dinner is currently full and we are running a waiting list.

Saturday morning and afternoon: Day 2 of the discipline streams at Jesus College (check each one for a detailed schedule)

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Disciplinary Streams Schedules 2026

For stream programmes click on the relevant discipline button below.

Schedules are provisional at this stage

 
Humanities
Medical Sciences
Natural Sciences*
Philosophy & Theology
Social Sciences & Law


 Friday 20 March (1:00pm to 9:00pm) and Saturday 21 March (9:00am to 4:00pm).


Saturday 21 March
(9:00am to 5:00pm) with the option to join the Friday night dinner.


Friday 20 March
(1:30pm to 9:00pm) and joining with the Medical Sciences Saturday 21 March (9:00am to 5:00pm).
* This stream includes all disciplines that are part of the Medical Sciences and the Mathematics, Physical, and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division.


Friday 20 March
(9:00am to 9:00pm) and joining with another Stream of your choice on Saturday 21 March.


Friday 20 March (9:30am to 9:00pm) and Saturday 21 March (9:00am to 2:00pm).