NORTHWIND INSTITUTE
ADVANCES
curated events for experiential learning
offered in the Oxford terms/seasons
Michaelmas from October to December
Hilary term from January to March
Trinity term from April to June
The Center for Theology, Spirituality, & Ministry
SUMMER - June 11-17, 2026
Experience | Research | Learn
Northwind Research Advance in Amiens, France, focused on “Learning from the Inklings in Wartime” plus Oxford Experience, UK Extension
Facilitators:
Michael J. Christensen, Ph.D.
Professor of Theology at Northwind Seminary
Landon Lofton, Ph.D.
Program Fee: $1200.00 USD
Includes:
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3-day academic conference in France on “War, Fellowship, and Survival in the lives and works of C.S. Lewis and kindred spirits” at the University of Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens; plus Northwind group tour of historic sites of significance to Lewis and Tolkien during WW1. (June 11-13)
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3-day Oxford Experience, facilitated by Northwind faculty, featuring Oxford Inklings tour, access to the BOD, and conversations with local Inklings scholars (June 15-17).
Extras: Participants are responsible for their own travel, housing, and meals (directions and recommendations provided).
Resource: Northwind Oxford Experience booklet for self-guided walking tour of Inklings sites.
COMPLETED
July 16-24, 2025
Oxford Pilgrimage
Experience | Research | Learn
Program Fee: $1200.00 USD
Participants are responsible for their own Travel and Meals.
Faculty Leaders:
Michael J. Christensen, Ph.D.
Terry Glaspey, DSMin
Inklings Scholars
Owen A. Barfield
Dr. Michael Ward
Dr. Anthony Phelan
COMPLETED
May 13, 2025 - 8:15 PM EST via Zoom
Special Event:
Preparing your manuscript for trade publication; How to work with a publisher.
This one-hour Special Event is free for students, faculty, and friends of Northwind — but you must register to receive the link!
Faculty Leaders:
Michael J. Christensen, Ph.D.
Zoom Presenter
Jeff Crosby, President of ECPA
COMPLETED
Hilary Season
March 21-22, 2025
Learning From the Inklings:
When civilization and Cultures are on the Brink ...
Program Fee: $400.00 USD
Participants are responsible for their Travel, Room, and Meals.
Hosts & Faculty:
Dr. Michael J. Christensen
Rob Jones
Dr. James Prothero
Dr. Joe Ricke
Dr. Craig Wong
COMPLETED
MICHAELMAS Season
September 5-8, 2024
George Fox University
George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon
Lewis Research Advance
The Undiscovered Lewis Conference
Showcasing lesser-known scholarship on Lewis
and an exclusive pre-screening of a Lewis and Tolkien documentary.
Dr. Christensen will host faculty-student discussion sessions for participants of the Advance, plus an after party.
Advance Price: $400
(includes conference fee and meals)
Faculty Hosts:
Dr. Michael J. Christensen, Dr. Charlie Starr, Dr. Terry Glaspey, and Dr. Crystal Hurd
Request Info:
Michael@northwindinstitute.org
COMPLETED
MICHAELMAS Season
October 16-20, 2023
Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL
A Week at the Wade
For Inklings Research
Advance Price: $400.00
Faculty Hosts:
Michael J. Christensen, Ph.D.
Charlie W. Starr, D.A.
