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deej
Dor-Lomin
Sep 4 2008, 5:26pm
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J.R.R. Tolkien and the Spiritual Journey workshop
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Emory University in Atlanta will be offering up a new 5-week class this fall:
This course will explore J.R.R. Tolkien’s insights for the spiritual journey. The class will briefly explore the sources of Tolkien’s vision of the quest that were influenced by his experiences of World War I, his Catholic faith, and his deep reading of ancient mythologies. Employing short readings from Lord of the Rings and clips from the movies of the same name, the class will then discuss key themes in the journey including the affirmation of creation, sacrifice and bliss, friendship, the temptations of power and pride, and the role of the key virtues of faith, hope, and charity. Come discover what Middle Earth can tell us about the possibilities for modern earth. This class is co-sponsored by the Aquinas Center of Theology at Emory University. Tuition includes textbook. Limited to 15.
Instructor: Phillip Thompson, Executive Director, Aquinas Center
5 session(s): Wed: Oct 8-Nov 5 / 7:00-9:00 pm
Registration fee: $155
http://cll.emory.edu/...a=-60006164&pt=3
"...and back again."
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grammaboodawg
Elvenhome
Sep 4 2008, 6:51pm
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I think there are more than a few
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people right here who could teach that class... no problem ;)
This does sound fascinating, though! I've been waiting for 4 years for my university to have their Tolkien-related class again.
"Barney Snow was here." ~Hug like a hobbit!~ "In my heaven..."
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
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Elven
Doriath
Sep 7 2008, 12:01pm
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I'd love to go to something like this! ..
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But I have tORN - where would I find the time!.
Were off to Hobbiton finally!
Tolkien was a Capricorn!!
Russell Crowe for Beorn!!
Avatar: Liberace - The other Lord of the Rings.
Quote of The Week: A I LOVE cats and I love TV. And I love to watch cats on TV. Ron Perlman
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