St Benet’s Hall marks a special exhibition of The Rule of St Benedict MS. Hatton 48, fols. 14v-15r at the Weston Library, with a series of lectures on aspects of the mediaeval Benedictine contribution to scholarship, libraries and spirituality.
The lecture programme takes place at the Weston Library, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BG
14:30-15.30
Living the Rule of Saint Benedict in England, from the Middle Ages to the Reformation
Professor James Clark, Professor of History, University of Exeter
15.30-16.20
Benedictine Libraries in Medieval England: a Changing Perspective
Professor Richard Sharpe FBA, Hon. MRIA, Professor of Diplomatic, Wadham College, University of Oxford
16.30-17.20
The Rule as a Living Document
The Very Rev. Oswald McBride, OSB, Prior, St Benet’s Hall, University of Oxford
A drinks reception follows the final lecture, from 17:30 to 18:15.
Booking for the lectures is essential, via https://visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/events-exhibitions
For queries please contact events@stb.ox.ac.uk
Visitors are welcome to join Vespers at St Benet’s Hall, 38 St Giles, OX1 3LN at 6.30pm.
