Thursday, November 16: 5 P.M. at the Old Library, All Souls College

Adrian Goldsworthy discusses his new book The Eagle and the Lion: Rome, Persia and an Unwinnable Conflict with Simon Elliot.

Monday, November 20: 5:30 P.M. at the Harris Lecture Theatre, Oriel College

This annual lecture is delivered this year by Kate Forbes MSP, formerly Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy and a candidate for the leadership of the Scottish National Party. She will talk about freedom of religious conscience in contemporary politics. All are welcome to drinks afterwards.

Tuesday, November 21: 4–5:30 P.M. at Pusey House Chapel

This seminar by Ralph Walker (Magdalen College, Oxford) is presented by the Ian Ramsey Centre for Science and Religion, the Humane Philosophy Project, and the Centre for Theology, Law and Culture at Pusey House.

See the full list of events at Pusey House here.

Monday, October 23: 7:30 A.M. at Blackfriars

Monday, November 6: 7:30 A.M. at Blackfriars

This ecumenical fellowship and discussion group will focus on the dynamic interaction between Marian doctrine and devotion in Christian life. This group is open to anyone in the Oxford community: men and women, Christians of any background, and anyone curious about Mary as a part of Christian life. No prior knowledge of Marian doctrine or devotion is expected. You are welcome to come to any or all the sessions. We will meet for Mass at 7:30 am at Blackfriars, then pray the Salve Regina and one decade of the rosary. Following that, we will meet at Blackfriars Hall to share coffee and pastries. Professor Mooney Clayton will guide a discussion on the significance of Marian doctrines, images, and devotions for integrating reason and the imagination, doctrine and mystery, in Christian life.

Questions? Contact margarita.clayton@blackfriars.ox.ac.uk

Lecture by Fr Philip-Neri Reese, O.P. of the Angelicum

Monday, November 6: 7:30 P.M. at Blackfriars

The standard accounts of Aquinas's theory of truth present him as a straightforward proponent of what is called "correspondence theory." In this talk, Fr Philip-Neri Reese aims to show not only that St. Thomas's theory of truth is far more nuanced than the standard account suggests, but also that it has surprising—and surprisingly interesting—consequences for logic and art.

October 16, 18, 23, & 25: 5:00 P.M. in the Sheldonian Theatre

Sir Roger Scruton (1944–2020) was one of the most distinguished polymaths of modern times. His work ranged over philosophy, music and aesthetics to politics, religion and law. This annual series of free public lectures honours his legacy by inviting eminent public intellectuals to speak on four topics of civilisational importance.

For more information, visit the Scruton website.