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Line 1: − + − + − − ==Religious study at Oxford== − One of the oldest faculties in the University is the Faculty of [[Theology]], and one of the first courses of lectures given at Oxford was in Theology, over eight centuries ago. Alexander Neckham, from St Albans, is recorded as giving [[Bible|biblical]] and [[moral]] lectures as early as 1193, on The Psalms of David and the Wisdom of Solomon. One of the first major University buildings was the Divinity School, which was begun in 1423 to cater for theology lectures.<ref>Faculty of Theology [http://www.theology.ox.ac.uk/ University of Oxford]</ref> A "permanent private hall" is a religious hall, run by a particular [[Christian]] Order, which has been licensed by Oxford University to matriculate students and enter them for University degrees. Blackfriars Hall is one of six permanent private halls within the University, and is run by the English Province of the [[Dominican]] Order, a [[religious]] order of the [[Roman Catholic|Catholic Church]]. The Professorship of Moral and Pastoral Theology at the University comes with a Canonry of Christ Church, and the post holder must therefore be ordained, or prepared to become so. The Professorship involves teaching Christian Ethics, Ascetic and Mystical Theology and study of the types of Christian experience. − − Jesus College was founded in 1571 and intended, like many other colleges, for the education of future clergymen. The 1571 charter stated that it would be a "college of learning in the sciences of philosophy, the moral arts, and knowledge of the Hebrew, Greek and Latin languages, with the eventual aim of professing sacred Theology". However, in common with most other Oxford colleges, it is now essentially a secular academic community that prepares students of any faith or none for all walks of life. − [[Image:Jesus College.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Jesus College, Oxford]] Line 15:
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[[Image:University Oxford Arms.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The crest and arms of the University of Oxford. The motto ''Dominus Illuminatio Mea'' translates as "The Lord is my Light"]]
[[Image:University Oxford Arms.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The crest and arms of the University of Oxford. The motto ''Dominus Illuminatio Mea'' translates as "The Lord is my Light"]]
One of the most influential universities in history, the '''University of Oxford''' was founded in 1167. Located in the city of [[Oxford]], [[England]], it is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. It is organised into 39 colleges, each of which has its own buildings, staff and students; the college is the primary focus of teaching at [[undergraduate]] level, although lectures and degree programmes are organised by the University faculty boards. The oldest of these, [[Balliol College]], was established in 1263; the second-oldest, [[Merton College]], was established in 1264 A.D. Oxford also has a number of "Permanent Private Halls," which are run by churches or [[religion|religious]] orders; the oldest of these is [[Blackfriars Hall]], founded in 1221.
One of the most influential universities in history, the '''University of Oxford''' was founded in 1167. Located in the city of [[Oxford]], [[England]], it is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. It is organised into 38 colleges and 6 permanent private halls (PPHs), each of which has its own buildings, staff and students; the college is the primary focus of social life at [[undergraduate]] level, although lectures and degree programmes are organised by the University faculty boards. The oldest of the colleges, University College founded in 1249 is generally considered the oldest of these, although other institutions of learning existed prior to this.
As it is, Oxford University is one of the most respected universities in the world <ref>[http://www.topuniversities.com/worlduniversityrankings/results/2007/overall_rankings/top_100_universities/ Times Higher Education survey]</ref> <ref>[http://newshub.nus.edu.sg/headlines/0610/ranking_07oct06.htm National University of Singapore's University rankings]</ref>, with many in the Japanese royal family studying for degrees at the university, amongst many others. Oxford's chief rival is [[Cambridge University]], which has a similar reputation.
As it is, Oxford University is one of the most respected universities in the world <ref>[http://www.topuniversities.com/worlduniversityrankings/results/2007/overall_rankings/top_100_universities/ Times Higher Education survey]</ref> <ref>[http://newshub.nus.edu.sg/headlines/0610/ranking_07oct06.htm National University of Singapore's University rankings]</ref>. It is consistently ranked as the top university in the UK and amongst the top 5 in the world. Oxford's chief rival is [[Cambridge University]], which has a similar reputation.
==Student Representation==
==Student Representation==
==List of colleges and Permanent Private Halls==
==List of colleges and Permanent Private Halls==
The following is a list of Oxford colleges and halls as of 2007.<ref>[http://www.ox.ac.uk/colleges/colleges_and_halls_az/index.html Colleges and Permanent Private Halls, University of Oxford]</ref>
The following is a list of Oxford colleges and permanet private halls as of 2008.<ref>[http://www.ox.ac.uk/colleges/colleges_and_halls_az/index.html]</ref>
*All Souls College (graduates only)
*All Souls College (graduates only)
*Corpus Christi College
*Corpus Christi College
*Exeter College
*Exeter College
*Green College (graduates only)
*Green Templeton College (graduates only)
*Harris Manchester College (mature students only)
*Harris Manchester College (mature students only)
*Hertford College
*Hertford College
*St Cross College
*St Cross College
*St Edmund Hall
*St Edmund Hall
*St Hilda's College (women only)
*St Hilda's College
*St Hugh's College
*St Hugh's College
*St John's College
*St John's College
*St Peter's College
*St Peter's College
*St Stephen's House
*St Stephen's House
*The Queen's College
*The Queen's College
*Trinity College
*Trinity College