The Silmarillion

The Silmarillion

Welcome to our study of The Silmarillion! Whether you are reading this incredible text for the first time or you are already familiar with these paths, I hope that you will find new insights and community through this study. Although it is not running in real-time, this course was made with you in mind, and most of the original participants are still somewhere around these parts.

From the preface to the end, each module contains a companion video and a recorded discussion of the text from the live run. Particularly if you are reading for the first time, I recommend reading the section first, then watching the companion video, and then listening to the discussion. All videos can be watched right here on the hub, and you can watch in full-screen mode by clicking on the external YouTube links.

On that note, please keep in mind that these unlisted course videos are for those who have enrolled in this course of qualifying members only. Please keep the links within our group so we can continue offering exclusive material. Your understanding and support are greatly appreciated.

Course Curriculum

Course Introduction

Recommended Reading

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Course Overview

Preface, Waldman Letter, Ainulindalë, and Valaquenta

Overview of the Valar

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The Ainulindalë

Reading Companion

Recorded Live Discussion

Quenta Silmarillion, Chs. 1 – 3

Reading Companion

Recorded Live Discussion

Quenta Silmarillion, Chs. 4 – 8

Reading Companion

Recorded Live Discussion

Quenta Silmarillion, Chs. 9 – 12

Reading Companion

Recorded Live Discussion

Quenta Silmarillion, Chs. 13 – 18

Reading Companion

Recorded Live Discussion

Quenta Silmarillion, Chs. 19 – 20

Reading Companion

Recorded Live Discussion

Quenta Silmarillion, Chs. 21 – 24

Reading Companion

Recorded Live Discussion

AkallabĂŞth & Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age

Reading Companion

Recorded Live Discussion