LAN 1900: Christian Authors: Tolkien & Lewis

05/01/2025 to 05/30/2026 • Modified 08/28/2025

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Course Description

This semester-long course provides an in-depth study of the major works of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. The course will address the historical, religious, cultural, and literary influences upon these authors. Students will evaluate the influence of the two authors upon each other’s writings. Throughout the course, traditional and modern fantasy genres are compared and contrasted. Students will creatively reflect on the impact that Tolkien and Lewis had on fantasy literature in addition to defending the use of a secular genre for a sacred purpose.

Prerequisite

English 9

Schedule

Module 1: Introduction to Tolkien & Lewis

  • Week 1: Greatness in the Making
  • Week 2: Tolkien
  • Week 3: Lewis
  • Week 4: Fantasy Literature

Module 2: The Hobbit

  • Week 5: Introduction to The Hobbit and Chapters 1-4
  • Week 6: The Hobbit, Chapters 5-9
  • Week 7: The Hobbit, Chapters 10-14
  • Week 8: The Hobbit, Chapters 15-19

Module 3: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe

  • Week 9: Introduction to The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and Chapters 1-4
  • Week 10: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Chapters 5-9
  • Week 11: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Chapters 10-14
  • Week 12: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Chapters 15-17

Module 4: Defense of Fantasy

  • Week 13: Tolkien’s Defense of Fantasy
  • Week 14: Tolkien: Middle Earth Literature
  • Week 15: Lewis’s Defense of Fantasy
  • Week 16: Lewis: Narnia Literature

Module 5: A Lasting Impact

  • Week 17: Tolkien and Lewis: A Lasting Impact
  • Week 18: Summary of Learning Project

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