Oxford: C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien

Oxford: C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien

Tentative Dates: June 22 – 30, 2025

Price: $5,811
Class: RS 371 or ENG 371
Eligibility: The Religious Studies course is open to everyone. The prerequisite for the English course is a 100-level English course.
Information Session: Thursday, Oct. 3, at Common Hour in the Student Center

The lives of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis were initially linked through their teaching at Oxford University. However, their nightly strolls along Addison’s Walk forged a friendship that deeply influenced their lives, their writing, and their faith. Through selected readings and travel to Oxford University in June, this course will examine the lives of these two literary giants and how their writing (including “The Hobbit,” “The Lord of the Rings,” and “The Chronicles of Narnia”) was shaped by their friendship and their religious beliefs. Travel will extend to explorations of Oxford, London, and Salisbury.

The Price Includes

  • Accommodations 
  • Scheduled group activities on this itinerary
  • Round-trip airfare
  • All airport taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges
  • Breakfast

The Price Does Not Include

  • Transportation to/from JFK
  • Meals that are not listed on the itinerary
  • Additional increases in taxes and fuel surcharges at the time of ticketing
  • Additional activities or optional trips
  • Personal expenses such as Wi-fi, phone, and souvenirs
  • Exceeding the airline's baggage allowance

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  • Day 1- June 22: Overnight flight from JFK to Heathrow
  • Day 2- June 23: Arrive at Heathrow, Coach Transfer by bus to Oxford
  • Day 3- June 24: Literary tour of Oxford, tour of Bodleian Library and visit to the Kiln’s (CS Lewis House)
  • Day 4- June 25: Visit to Magdalen College and tour of Carfax Tower
  • Day 5- June 26: Depart Oxford and journey to Bath. Enjoy a tour of the Cotswold’s along the way. Overnight in Bath
  • Day 6- June 27: Enjoy a guided tour of Bath before the journey to Salisbury. Stonehenge Circle Experience at night
  • Day 7- June 28: Visit Salisbury Cathedral then depart Salisbury to journey to London
  • Day 8- June 29: Day in London
  • Day 9- June 30: Coach bus transfer from hotel to London Airport – return flight to JFK

How to Apply

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  2.  View our Study Abroad Application Process
  3.  Follow the St. Joseph's Faculty-led Programs Checklist.

Passport Requirements

Due to new government regulations, passport information must be provided with your final payment. If you need a new passport, apply immediately.

Without passport information tickets cannot be issued and delays with ticketing may create penalties and/or cancellations without a refund.

A copy of your passport is due no later than January 22, 2025.