The Scholars'
Semester in Oxford
The Scholar's Semester in Oxford, the "City of Dreaming Spires", allows students to engage in intensive scholarship within this historic seat of learning. Students work with academic tutors to hone their skills and delve into areas that interest them most, broadening their thinking by living and learning in this major crossroads of the academic world.
As the Oxford tutorial style differs from the North American system of education, many students find this a stimulating and challenging transition, requiring experience and maturity. The program is designed to be academically rigorous. Students are generally members of an Honors Program, although high-achieving, academically gifted students are also encouraged to apply (in their junior or senior year). Students select one primary tutorial, a secondary tutorial, and an integrative seminar. In addition, they participate in a off-campus lecture program and attend Oxford Faculty Lectures.
Students enrolled in the SSO are granted Visiting Student status and as such are members of Oxford University through Wycliffe Hall. This gives them full access to the Bodleian Library and relevant faculty libraries, University lectures, as well as sports teams and social organizations. Wycliffe Hall is one of over forty-five colleges and halls that comprise Oxford University. As a theological college, Wycliffe Hall seeks to build up future Christian leaders from around the world. Students will be housed at The Vines, on the crest of Headington Hill and along the walking route of CS Lewis, very close to City Centre