Oxford University - Blackfriars Private Hall. Image courtesy of Wikipedia.

Visiting Oxford > Oxford University > Oxford Permanent Private Halls

Blackfriars Private Hall

Blackfriars Private Hall is a Permanent Private Hall of the University of Oxford. It houses three distinct institutions: the Priory of the Holy Spirit, where Robert Gay is the current prior of the friars. Blackfriars Studium, the center of theological studies of the English Province of the Dominican Friars (although its students and lecturers include members of other orders and lay people). And Blackfriars Hall, one of the constituent educational institutions of the University of Oxford. 

The name Blackfriars refers to a Dominican Friar’s house in Britain, a reference to their black habit known as the cappa. The current Regent of both the hall and studio is John O’Connor. Blackfriars was founded in 1221 and refounded in 1921.

Blackfriars Hall is a Permanent Private Hall, which means it is owned and managed by an external institution (in this case, the English Province of the Order of Preachers) and not by its fellows.

What is Blackfriars' Affiliation?

Blackfriars is Roman Catholic (Dominican). The Dominican Order of Preachers was founded in Toulouse, France, by the Spanish priest Saint Dominic and approved by Pope Honorius III via the papal bull Religiosam vitam on 22 December 1216. Members of the order generally carry the letters OP after their names, standing for Ordinis Praedicatorum, of “of the Order of Preachers”

What Degree Subjects Can you Study at Blackfriars?

Undergraduate degree subjects include PPE, Philosophy and Theology, and Theology.

Where is Blackfriars?

Address: Blackfriars, St Giles, Oxford OX1 3LY
Oxford University Halls - Wycliffe Hall. Image courtesy of David Howard.

Wycliffe Hall

Wycliffe Hall is named after the Bible translator and reformer John Wycliffe, who taught at Balliol College, Oxford in the 14th century.

READ »
Oxford University - St Benet’s Hall. Image courtesy of Wikipedia.

St Benet’s Hall

St Benet’s Hall is one of Oxford’s Permanent Private Halls. Its principal building is located on the side of St Giles.

READ »
Oxford University - Champion Hall. Image courtesy of Wikipedia.

Campion Hall

There are six Permanent Private Halls at the University of Oxford in England. Campion Hall is run by the Society of Jesus.

READ »
Oxford Hotels: The Randolph Hotel. How to Visit, When to Stay

The Randolph Hotel

The Randolph Hotel, situated in the heart of Oxford, stands as a distinguished landmark of the city, attracting guests from around the world.

READ »
Westgate Oxford

Westgate Oxford

Westgate Oxford has more than 100 stores featuring prestigious luxury brands and beloved high-street choices.

READ »
Barefoot Jericho - Cakes in Oxford

Barefoot Jericho

Barefoot offers homemade cakes, pastries and bread, delicious coffee for eat-in or takeaway in the neighbourhood of Jericho, in Oxford.

READ »
Shops to See in Oxford: The Cake Shop - Cakes for Any Occasion

The Cake Shop

The Cake Shop offers ready-made designs and bespoke masterpieces and has been trading since 1986 in Oxford’s Covered Market.

READ »

Oxford Museums & Art Galleries

Antiques on High - Oxford Museums, Art Galleries and Antiques Shops

Antiques on High

Antiques on High is an antiques and art shop from Oxford founded in 1997 and open seven days a week. It has won several awards.

Aidan Meller Gallery - Oxford Museums and Art Galleries

Aidan Meller Gallery

Aidan Meller Gallery is one of Oxford’s longest-established specialist art galleries. They showcase modern, contemporary and old masters.

Oxford Parks & Meadows

Shotover Country Park in Oxford

Shotover Country Park

Brasenose Wood is a woodland park featuring quiet walking paths and diverse flora. It’s also part of a larger nature reserve in Oxford.

Crocodiles of the World: The UK's Only Crocodile Zoo

Crocodiles of the World

Crocodiles of the World is a unique and fascinating attraction located in Oxfordshire and dedicated to crocodiles and their relatives.