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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
MICHAELMAS Season
September 24-27, 2026
C.S. Lewis Research Advance
Host: George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon
The Undiscovered Lewis Conference and Northwind Advance
Showcasing lesser-known scholarship on Lewis and featuring leading international Inklings scholars. Co-sponsored by Northwind Institute.
Northwind Faculty will host faculty-student discussions and gatherings. Gale Gieg will host a pre-conference Dinner Party for Northwinders at her house on Wednesday, Sept. 23, before the Conference begins on Sept. 24th at 2pm.
Northwind Advance Price: $400 Includes: Conference $200 fee, faculty consultations, group discussion, airport group transport (on Wed afternoon) and one group meal (Wed evening).
Northwind Faculty Hosts: Drs. Michael Christensen, Dr. Charlie Starr, and Dr. Terry Glaspey
Note: Northwind Party at Gale’s house on Wednesday evening, Sept 23, before conference begins at George Fox University.
The Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference
Info on George Fox University website here
Conference Director: Dr. Jason Lepojärvi, C.S. Lewis Associate Professor of Theology and Literature, George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon.
SUMMER - June 10-14, 2026
Experience | Research | Learn
On the Edge of a Precipice: Learning from the Inklings in Wartime when civilization and cultures are on the brink…
Northwind Research Advance at University of Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens, France on “Learning from the Inklings in Wartime” • • •
• What were the Oxford Inklings up to when the winds of war were blowing?
• What can we learn from Lewis, Tolkien, Barfield, and Williams during two world wars and the rise of fascism in Europe?
• When the center cannot hold, how shall we then live?
Program Fee: $600 USD
Includes:
• Group Registration for 4-day/4-night academic conference in France on “War, Fellowship, and Survival in the lives and works of C.S. Lewis and kindred spirits” at University of Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens; one group dinner, plus group tour of historic sites of significance to Lewis and Tolkien during WW1.
Extras: Participants are responsible for their own housing, travel and meals (directions and recommendations provided).
More info on the International Conference: https://cslewis2026.sciencesconf.org/
Northwind Faculty Facilitators:
Michael J. Christensen, Ph.D., is Professor of Theology and Center Director of the Romantic Theology program at Northwind Seminary. Once Senior Resident Scholar at The Kilns (Lewis’s historic home in Oxford), he is the author of C. S. Lewis on Scripture and contributor to the C. S. Lewis Study Bible.
Landon Lofton, Ph.D., is a Distinguished Lecturer at Northwind Consortia and co-author of What Barfield Thought: An Introduction to the Work of Owen Barfield.
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.
