The Writings of C.S. Lewis Course Description 

 

What does it cover?

This spring-semester elective course on the writings of C.S. Lewis delves into the work of one of the most beloved and influential Christian writers of the 20th century. A man of many talents, Lewis's interests ranged from popular apologetics to literary criticism, fiction, and more. This class will study a variety of Lewis's work, including selected essays, Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, Till We Have Faces, That Hideous Strength, and some titles from The Chronicles of Narnia. Students will encouraged in their Christian faith and challenged in how they think about their own culture. 

Who is it for? 

All high school students are welcome to take this class. Students will be expected to participate in class discussions. Evaluation will be based on their participation as well as other assignments, including journaling, 1-2 short writing assignments, and a term project/presentation.

How does it work? 

Class meets online for two hours per week. Along with the reading assignments, students are provided with discussion questions to help prepare for class. Writing assignments are returned with teacher feedback. Evaluations are given at the end of the semester, and parents can also check their students' progress and grades online throughout the semester.

Class Time: Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30PM Mountain (11:30-1:30 Pacific, 1:30-3:30 Central, 2:30-4:30 Eastern). Begins January 2012.

The total cost for this 18-week course is $275. 

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Required Texts

 The following titles are optional.  I will be using/referring to them and students may find it helpful to have their own copies.