Wisdom and Psyche: The Interface of Wisdom and Psychology

Schedule

Fri Jul 10 2026 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Blackfriars, Oxford | Oxford, EN

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Annual Conference of the Friends of Sophia
About this Event

A unique blend of academic conference, arts event and retreat.


Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Welcome and Introductions
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Jung, White and Zaehner: Wisdom, Evil and Psyche.
Host: Peter Tyler & Fr Dominic White OP
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Coffee Break
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Dante and Christian Mysticism Today
Host: Mark Vernon
🕑: 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch

Info: Local cafes, and the University Parks nearby are great for a picnic.


🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Group sessions on St Hildegard of Bingen
Host: Rachael Shippard & Tom Bree

Info: The Music of St Hildegard (church), and Drawing the Cosmos with St Hildegard of Bingen (Aula): 2 groups, swap half time.


🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Tea Break
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Wisdom Speaks: Sharing of Drawings
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
The Diamond Heart – Interiority, Symbols, Soul and Presence
Host: Julienne McLean
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Reflections and Future Plans
Host: Fr Dominic White OP
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Close of Conference
🕑: 06:00 PM
First Mass and First Vespers of Sunday for those who want to attend
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