DCM Seeking Wisdom 2026
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.
The conference is open to current University of Oxford & Oxford Brookes postgraduates, postdocs and academic staff. If you are a DCM alumna/us or do not match these criteria please complete this application form and we will consider your application.
*Early-bird Registration closes Monday 2nd March 2026: £20-£25 with meals included and a guaranteed place at the conference dinner.
*General Registration closes Friday 13th March 2026: £30-£35 with lunch included and a place on the waiting list for the conference dinner.
The real cost for each attendee is £185, so all our tickets are offered at a significant discount.
All registration closes on Friday 13th March 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 you need to register by the early bird deadline to secure a place at the dinner.
Saturday morning and afternoon: Day 2 of the discipline streams at Jesus College (check each one for a detailed schedule)
Disciplinary Streams Schedules 2026
For stream programmes click on the relevant discipline button below.
Schedules are provisional at this stage
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).