J.R.R. Tolkien’s literary works are often the subject of speakers that come to the SPU campus. Seattle Pacific has hosted a number of lectures and discussions about this intriguing man’s life, thoughts, and stories.
2001/11/10. Offers ten insights offered in Tolkien's writing about the nature of evil, including themes of spiritual warfare that hint at the Christian tradition. Peter Kreeft, Professor of Philosophy, Boston College.
2001/11/09. Highlights four themes in the Lord of the Rings: natural moral law, the fall, freedom, and a sense of the transcendent. John G. West, Associate Director, Discovery Institute Center for Science & Culture.
2001/11/09. Highlights four themes in the Lord of the Rings: natural moral law, the fall, freedom, and a sense of the transcendent. John G. West, Associate Director, Discovery Institute Center for Science & Culture.
2001/11/09. Highlights four themes in the Lord of the Rings: natural moral law, the fall, freedom, and a sense of the transcendent. John G. West, Associate Director, Discovery Institute Center for Science & Culture.
1983/07/11. Defines myth and looks at why the stories of Lewis and Tolkien approach but don't quite attain myth status. Richard Purtill, C.S. Lewis Institute.
1980/06/16. Studies how writers of the British Christian tradition have incorporated the realm of nature and spirit into their works. Janet L. Knedlik, Associate Professor of English. C.S. Lewis Institute.
2001/11/10. Offers ten insights offered in Tolkien's writing about the nature of evil, including themes of spiritual warfare that hint at the Christian tradition. Peter Kreeft, Professor of Philosophy, Boston College.
2003/03/11. Chronicles the relationship between Lewis and Tolkien, how Tolkien led Lewis to Christ, and the story of their friendship and discourse. Christopher Mitchell, Director of Wade Center, Wheaton College. C.S. Lewis Institute.
2001/11/10. Offers ten insights offered in Tolkien's writing about the nature of evil, including themes of spiritual warfare that hint at the Christian tradition. Peter Kreeft, Professor of Philosophy, Boston College.
2001/11/10. Examines Tolkien as a Christian and father and his views on myth: stories that tell truth with Christian themes at heart. Joseph Pearce, Christian Author and Tolkien scholar.
2001/11/10. Examines Tolkien as a Christian and father and his views on myth: stories that tell truth with Christian themes at heart. Joseph Pearce, Christian Author and Tolkien scholar.
2001/11/10. Explores themes from various European literary traditions woven into Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Janet Blumberg, Professor of English.
2001/11/10. Explores themes from various European literary traditions woven into Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Janet Blumberg, Professor of English.