LAN1900: Christian Authors: Tolkien and Lewis
05/01/2024 to 05/30/2025 • Modified 04/23/2024
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.
Next Start Date*
Next Monday
Program Restrictions*
- ESD: Elementary School Diploma (ESDP-ESD-D) Excluded
- MSD: Middle School Diploma (MSDP-MSD-D) Excluded
Prerequisite Requirements*
Any of the following:
- All of the following:
- LAN 0901 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
and - LAN 0902 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
or
- LAN 0901 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
- All of the following:
- LAN 0901 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
and - LAN 0905 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
and - LAN 0906 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
or
- LAN 0901 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
- All of the following:
- LAN 0902 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
and - LAN 0903 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
and - LAN 0904 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
or
- LAN 0902 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
- All of the following:
- LAN 0903 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
and - LAN 0904 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
and - LAN 0905 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
and - LAN 0906 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
or
- LAN 0903 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
- LAN 0900 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
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 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 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
*Course specifics are tentative and subject to change each year. For the most current information, please refer to the Course Registration Tool.
