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The Wisdom of Tolkien: The Lord of the Rings

The Wisdom of Tolkien: The Lord of the Rings

The Wisdom of Tolkien:
The Lord of the Rings

Tracing the Wisdom of Arda

In this 12-module study of The Lord of the Rings, we discuss legends, lore, philosophy, and the abundance of wisdom contained in Tolkien's great epic.

Course Introduction

The Wisdom of Tolkien: The Lord of the Rings

Course Outline

A deep study of The Lord of the Rings, combining close reading, philosophical reflection, and recorded discussions.

Introduction
  • Recommended Secondary Reading (PDF)
  • Course Introduction
Module 1 – Book 1, Foreword – Ch. 5
  • The Ainulindalë (PDF)
  • Riddles in the Dark (Original vs. Revisited)
  • Ainulindalë
  • Reading Companion
  • Recorded Live Discussion
Module 2 – Book 1, Chs. 6 – 12
  • On Three Ways of Writing for Children (PDF)
  • On Stories (PDF)
  • The Adventures of Tom Bombadil (PDF)
  • The Hoard (PDF)
  • The Adventures of Tom Bombadil (Additional PDF)
  • Hobbit Drinking Medley
  • Allegory and Application
  • Reading Companion
  • Recorded Live Discussion
Module 3 – Book 2, Chs. 1 – 5
  • The Ring of Gyges (PDF)
  • Eärendillinwë (PDF)
  • Errantry (PDF)
  • The Ring of Gyges
  • Reading Companion
  • Recorded Live Discussion
Module 4 – Book 2, Chs. 6 – 10
  • Sauron and the Passing Shadow
  • Reading Companion
  • Recorded Live Discussion
Module 5 – Book 3, Chs. 1 – 6
  • Eärendil the Mariner
  • Reading Companion
  • Recorded Live Discussion
Module 6 – Book 3, Chs. 7 – 11
  • The Long Defeat
  • Reading Companion
  • Recorded Live Discussion
Module 7 – Book 4, Chs. 1 – 5
  • Isildur and the Fall of Númenor
  • Reading Companion
  • Recorded Live Discussion
Module 8 – Book 4, Chs. 6 – 10
  • Reading Companion
  • Recorded Live Discussion
Module 9 – Book 5, Chs. 1 – 6
  • Reading Companion
  • Recorded Live Discussion
Module 10 – Book 5, Chs. 7 – 10
  • Reading Companion
  • Recorded Live Discussion
Module 11 – Book 6, Chs. 1 – 5
  • Reading Companion
  • Recorded Live Discussion
Module 12 – Book 6, Chs. 6 – 9
  • Reading Companion
  • Recorded Live Discussion
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The Wisdom of Tolkien: The Lord of the Rings

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0 Introduction
📄 Recommended Secondary Reading
📹 Course Introduction
1 Book 1, Foreword - Ch. 5
📚 Supplemental Resources
📄 The Ainulindalë
🔗 Riddles in the Dark (Original vs. Revisited)
📹 Ainulindalë
📹 Reading Companion
📹 Recorded Live Discussion
3 Book 1, Chs. 6 - 12
📚 Supplemental Resources
📄 On Three Ways of Writing for Children
📄 On Stories
📄 The Adventures of Tom Bombadil
📄 The Hoard
📄 The Adventures of Tom Bombadil (Additional)
🎵 Hobbit Drinking Medley
📹 Allegory and Application
📹 Reading Companion
📹 Recorded Live Discussion
3 Book 2, Chs. 1 - 5
📚 Supplemental Resources
📄 The Ring of Gyges
📄 Eärendillinwë
📄 Errantry
📹 The Ring of Gyges
📹 Reading Companion
📹 Recorded Live Discussion
4 Book 2, Chs. 6 - 10
📹 Sauron and the Passing Shadow
📹 Reading Companion
📹 Recorded Live Discussion
5 Book 3, Chs. 1 - 6
📹 Eärendil the Mariner
📹 Reading Companion
📹 Recorded Live Discussion
6 Book 3, Chs. 7-11
📹 The Long Defeat
📹 Reading Companion
📹 Recorded Live Discussion
7 Book 4, Chs. 1 - 5
📹 Isildur and the Fall of Númenor
📹 Reading Companion
📹 Recorded Live Discussion
8 Book 4, Chs. 6 - 10
📹 Reading Companion
📹 Recorded Live Discussion
9 Book 5, Chs. 1 - 6
📹 Reading Companion
📹 Recorded Live Discussion
10 Book 5, Chs. 7 - 10
📹 Reading Companion
📹 Recorded Live Discussion
11 Book 6, Chs. 1 - 5
📹 Reading Companion
📹 Recorded Live Discussion
12 Book 6, Chs. 6 - 9
📹 Reading Companion
📹 Recorded Live Discussion

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