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Welcome to The Inklings!
\nWe are excited to embark on this journey with you through the literary lives of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and the Inklings.
Before diving into the lessons, we invite you to download your Free Course Guidebook. You can click 'Resources' and then 'Download' to get your digital copy now. This essential resource is tailored to enhance your learning experience, providing you with a comprehensive overview of the course structure, key topics, and additional reading materials. It's your roadmap to navigating the rich history and enduring legacy of the early church.
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Ready to get started? By clicking 'next,' you can immediately start with Lesson One and step into the world of the Inklings, uncovering the connections between faith and the imagination, as well as learning about these literary giants.
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You've reached the halfway point -- great work!
\nIn the fourth session, we'll explore the impact of friendship and faith on The Inklings, with a particular focus on the relationships between C.S. Lewis, Owen Barfield, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Hugo Dyson. We'll discuss the “Great War” of words and ideas between Lewis and Barfield, the role of myth in their conversations, and how these friendships shaped their imaginations and faith. This session underscores the essential role of camaraderie and shared beliefs in the creative and intellectual life of The Inklings.
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Dive into the World of C.S. Lewis and the Inklings
This course is intended to survey The Inklings: an informal group with C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien and others that fostered friendships and literary criticism, leading to an extraordinary and enduring body of work. Their history showcases God's gifts of imagination, goodness, truth, and beauty. The Inklings’ lives and writings remain deeply influential and richly imaginative.
Topics Covered in the Course
- Introducing these Apostles and Apologists of the Imagination
- Who Were the Inklings?
- Friendship, Faith, and the Sanctified Imagination
- The Two Towers of the Inklings: C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien
- God's Gift of the Imagination
- Eucatastrophe and the Evangelium
- Imagination and the Christian Faith
- and more...
Let's Get Started
This course contains eight sessions, each containing a video lesson, course notes, and a quiz. You are also invited to join the discussion throughout the course as you watch these videos. You can complete this course at your own pace. So, we encourage you to work through it at whatever pace is most comfortable for you. At the end, you will receive a 'Course Completion Certificate' via email.
