The Lord of the Rings: Theology, Fantasy and Imagination in Middle Earth
$350.00/Semester
The Lord of the Rings: Theology, Fantasy and Imagination in Middle Earth
Schedule:
Section A:
01/06/2025 - 05/09/2025
Spring Semester
0.50 credits in Humanities & Electives
Grades 10-12
Taught by:
About the course
Course Description
Take a guided tour through the captivating world of J.R.R. Tolkien and explore what might be the greatest work of 20th-century literature: The Lord of the Rings. While commonly associated with and compared to other books in the fantasy genre, Tolkien applied his academic knowledge of medieval texts and his Christianity to create something completely unique in Middle-Earth.
Objectives
Learn to see The Lord of the Rings through new eyes by understanding how Tolkien wove theology, fantasy, and imagination together into a single piece of narrative art.
Texts
- The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien
About the teacher
George Harrell
George Harrell is a seasoned classical educator and the executive director of the George Buchanan Forum. He has an MA in Theology and Letters, and lives in the foothills of northern Idaho with his wife and two children.