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C. S. Lewis claimed that he “smuggled theology” into his fiction “under cover of romance”. Professor Pearce will help students discover the deep Christian theology that Lewis successfully “smuggles” into his work.
Total classes: 6
Prerequisite: Ability to read and enjoy The Chronicles of Narnia
Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th
Suggested credit: ½ semester Literature
Description
The Chronicles of Narnia is a must-read for young Christians, and Professor Pearce brings his expertise as the author of Further Up and Further In: Understanding Narnia, and C. S. Lewis and the Catholic Church to this crash course. In six classes, students will receive an overview of the entire Narnia series and an appreciation of its themes of courage, honor, and redemption.
Outline
Class 1: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe
Class 2: The Magician’s Nephew
Class 3: The Horse & His Boy / Prince Caspian
Class 4: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Class 5: The Silver Chair
Class 6: The Last Battle
Materials and Homework
Course materials: The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis (any edition will work).
Recommended but not required: Further Up & Further In: Understanding Narnia by Joseph Pearce (click on title for ordering information).
Homework: Students should read The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe before the first class. Homework entails daily reading and daily quizzes (1 hour).
Important Dates
Class dates: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, July 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, and August 1, 2024
Starting time: 1:00 PM Eastern (noon Central, 11:00 Mountain, 10:00 Pacific)
