The Alcuin Institute seeks to return to this kind of education, one that is at once broad and deep, yet light and whimsical, and thoroughly grounded in the primary sources of the Christian West; the deer and pheasant to be found in our very own precincts. Such a feast among friends in Christ is “the best that life can offer.”
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Richard Meloche | Salve of the Soul: The Sacraments & Healing
The graces made available to the Church through the seven Sacraments are manifold. Each Sacrament offers a unique encounter with Christ in its own special way. But despite the many apparent differences between them, all of the Sacraments have one thing in common: they act as remedial medicines for the soul.
Join the Alcuin Institute on April 21st as we dive deeper into the unity of the Sacraments! Dr. Richard Meloche, in “Salve of the Soul: Sacraments & Healing” will discuss the beautiful ways in which the Sacraments act as cures for our common spiritual sickness—our tainted relationships with God, ourselves, and our neighbors.
We hope to see you there!
Great Books | Greco-Roman Classics
Join the faculty of the Alcuin Institute as we read, ponder, and discuss the great works of the Catholic literary tradition! From Homer to Augustine, immerse yourself in the transfixing and transforming prose of the greatest writers of antiquity. These texts shaped Christendom—now you can allow them to shape you!
Through an accelerated/intensive two (2) week course, students will read, study, and discuss the primary literary texts that shaped much of the Western thought and practice. Taught by expert tutors of the Alcuin Institute and accredited through Newman University, students can earn university credit hours while encountering the beauty and transformative power of the Catholic literary tradition. This course will cover such texts as:
- Homer's Odyssey
- Plato's Euthyphro and Apology
- Aristotle's Ethics
- Cicero's On Friendship
- St. Augustine's Confessions
- $250 per student for full university credit
- $200 for Advanced Standing credit (high school students only
- $150 to audit the course (no credit awarded)
Great Books | Medieval Classics
Join the faculty of the Alcuin Institute as we read, ponder, and discuss the great works of the Catholic literary tradition! From St. Benedict to Dante, immerse yourself in the transfixing and transforming prose of the greatest writers of the Middle Ages. These texts shaped Christendom—now you can allow them to shape you!
Through an accelerated/intensive two (2) week course, students will read, study, and discuss the primary literary texts that shaped much of the Western thought and practice. Taught by expert tutors of the Alcuin Institute and accredited through Newman University, students can earn university credit hours while encountering the beauty and transformative power of the Catholic literary tradition. This course will cover such texts as:
- The Rule of St. Benedict
- Dante's Inferno
- Sir Gawain & the Green Knight
- The Pearl
- Joseph Pieper's Leisure: The Basis of Culture
- $250 per student for full university credit
- $200 for Advanced Standing credit (high school students only
- $150 to audit the course (no credit awarded)
New Orleans Pilgrimage
Join Dr. Richard Meloche and Fr. Alessandro Calderoni for a 4-day mini pilgrimage to one of the most Catholic cities in the nation: New Orleans, LA! Unlike the Protestant towns established along the Eastern seaboard, ‘Nola’ was founded as a distinctive Catholic enclave wherein everything – from architecture to andouille – is infused with the sacred. We will visit ancient Churches, tour historic sites, feast on local fare, enjoy beautiful architecture, experience a perfectly prepared Sazerac, and pray with the ardor of the saints. Do join us – and Walker Percy (who will be a literary guide) – as we explore the enchanting New Orleans!
Starting price is $1,300 per pilgrim, and includes coach fare, room and board (2 meals). Pricing varies by package and total number of pilgrims. Limited private accommodations are available for an additional fee. For general questions or more details, contact Mr. Eli Stone with Alcuin at eli.stone@dioceseoftulsa.org! For logistical or registration questions, please contact Sandy Harem, pilgrimage coordinator with Iturria Journeys, at sandy@iturriajourneys.org!
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Beautiful Liturgical Sites |
Festive Local Music |
Moving Architecture & Gardens |
Delectable Cuisine |
Notable Features Include:
| Luxury Coach | Boutique Hotel |
| Breakfast & Dinner | Daily Mass |
| Professional Guides | Real Friendship & Conversations |
Past Events
Alcuin @ St. Therese
Join the Alcuin Institute for our signature Convivia! These informal roundtable discussions allow us to dive deeply into a particular aspect of our faith, while coming together in friendship and fellowship with our co-laborers in the Kingdom! Each session includes:
- Readings from the great philosophers, saints, & Magisterium
- Group reflection, discussion, and application of Church teaching
- “Illumination” of eternal truths with sacred art
- And plenty of good food & drink!
- Man, the Naturally-Religious Animal
- Sacraments: Signs of Sacred Things
- Sacraments Old & New
- The Eucharist: Source & Summit
Alcuin @ St. John the Evangelist
Join the Alcuin Institute for our signature Convivia! These informal roundtable discussions allow us to dive deeply into a particular aspect of our faith, while coming together in friendship and fellowship with our co-laborers in the Kingdom! Each session includes:
- Readings from the great philosophers, saints, & Magisterium
- Group reflection, discussion, and application of Church teaching
- “Illumination” of eternal truths with sacred art
- And plenty of good food & drink!
- Man, the Naturally-Religious Animal
- Sacraments: Signs of Sacred Things
- Sacraments Old & New
- The Eucharist: Source & Summit
Alcuin @ Christ the King
Join the Alcuin Institute for our signature Convivia! These informal roundtable discussions allow us to dive deeply into a particular aspect of our faith, while coming together in friendship and fellowship with our co-laborers in the Kingdom! Each session includes:
- Readings from the great philosophers, saints, & Magisterium
- Group reflection, discussion, and application of Church teaching
- “Illumination” of eternal truths with sacred art
- And plenty of good food & drink!
- Man, the Naturally-Religious Animal
- Sacraments: Signs of Sacred Things
- Sacraments Old & New
- The Eucharist: Source & Summit
Alcuin @ St. Bernard
Join the Alcuin Institute for our signature Convivia! These informal roundtable discussions allow us to dive deeply into a particular aspect of our faith, while coming together in friendship and fellowship with our co-laborers in the Kingdom! Each session includes:
- Readings from the great philosophers, saints, & Magisterium
- Group reflection, discussion, and application of Church teaching
- “Illumination” of eternal truths with sacred art
- And plenty of good food & drink!
- Man, the Naturally-Religious Animal
- Sacraments: Signs of Sacred Things
- Sacraments Old & New
- The Eucharist: Source & Summit
Alcuin @ St. Brigid
We're sorry, but this event has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict. Please consider joining another group!
If you have any questions, please contact us at alcuin@dioceseoftulsa.org