Corpus Christi College, Oxford

Corpus Christi College, located on Merton Street within Oxford University, is one of the university's smaller but highly esteemed institutions. It was established in 1517 by Richard Foxe, the Bishop of Winchester. Interestingly, the college's library was concurrently constructed and was notable for its extensive collection of over 80,000 books in English, Latin, Greek, and Hebrew, making it quite remarkable for its time.

Corpus Christi College is particularly renowned for its scholars' pivotal role in the translation of the King James Bible. Commissioned by the Crown, two of its groups were among the six responsible for translating the Scriptures from their original Hebrew and Greek texts into English.

Within Corpus Christi, theologians were entrusted with translating eleven books from the Prophets (ranging from Isaiah to Malachi), as well as the four Gospels, Acts, and Revelation from the New Testament. This monumental undertaking spanned eleven years and culminated in the publication of the Bible in 1611.

The Main Quad of the college features notable structures such as the tower, dining hall, and the Chapel. In its center stands a sundial surmounted by a pelican, placed there in 1581 by Charles Turnbull. The pelican holds significance as it is a part of the college's coat of arms and symbolizes Christ. According to legend, the pelican tears at its own breast to nourish its offspring, drawing a parallel to Christ's self-sacrifice for the salvation of humanity.

A second quad was constructed in the 18th century, with the Fellows Building exemplifying the Neo-classical architectural style. This quad offers scenic views of Christ Church Meadow.