This volume collects two inaugural lectures given at the University of Oxford in 1878 on the history and role of the faculty of theology. The author provides an overview of the faculty's contributions to scholarship and spiritual life at Oxford, and discusses the challenges and opportunities facing theologians in the modern era. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and religious life of one of England's most prestigious universities, and a testament to the enduring importance of theological inquiry in higher education. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.