Tag Archives: Diana Pavlac Glyer

Announcing my New C.S. Lewis Course at the University of Prince Edward Island (Registration Open for January 2022)

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Brenton Dickieson

C.S. Lewis is one of the more prolific public figures of the 20th-century. A scholar, educator, poet, fantasist, and cultural critic, this author of the globally famous Narnian chronicles produced work in dozens of different genres and modes. Thus, I … Continue reading →

Posted in News & Links, Original Research | Tagged C.S. Lewis, communication, Crystal Hurd, cultural criticism, cultural literacy, culture, Diana Pavlac Glyer, leadership, Monika Hilder, Narnia, The Chronicles of Narnia | 11 Comments

“Imaginative Hospitality” A C.S. Lewis & Kindred Spirits Society “Connected” Event Hosted by Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson with Diana Glyer, Michael Ward, and Fr. Andrew Cuneo (Full Video)

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Brenton Dickieson

Once again, the C.S. Lewis & Kindred Spirits Society of Iași, Romania hosted a thoughtful and beautiful event. Back in the spring, I was pleased to join poet theologian Malcolm Guite and George MacDonald scholar Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson with an … Continue reading →

Posted in News & Links | Tagged Bandersnatch, C.S. Lewis, Diana Pavlac Glyer, Fr. Andrew Cuneo, George MacDonald, intertextuality, J.R.R. Tolkien, Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson, Malcolm Guite, Michael Ward, Planet Narnia, The Company They Keep, The Inklings | 3 Comments

“Imaginative Hospitality” A C.S. Lewis & Kindred Spirits Society “Connected” Event Hosted by Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson with Diana Glyer, Michael Ward, and Fr. Andrew Cuneo (Mon, Nov 1st, 12noon EST on Zoom)

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Brenton Dickieson

Once again, the C.S. Lewis & Kindred Spirits Society of Iași, Romania, is hosting what sounds like an absolutely fascinating event. Back in the spring, I was pleased to join poet theologian Malcolm Guite and George MacDonald scholar Kirstin Jeffrey … Continue reading →

Posted in News & Links | Tagged After Humanity, Bandersnatch, C.S. Lewis, Diana Pavlac Glyer, Fr. Andrew Cuneo, George MacDonald, intertextuality, J.R.R. Tolkien, Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson, Malcolm Guite, Michael Ward, Planet Narnia, The Company They Keep, The Inklings | 6 Comments

“The Science Fiction Makers” Documentary–and I am In It!

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Brenton Dickieson

As I am a perennially awkward person, I don’t mind admitting that I have always wanted to be on one of those History Channel-type documentaries. True, I hardly ever watch them as it seems when I am in the mood … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged Andrew Wall, C.S. Lewis, Diana Pavlac Glyer, documentary, Emily Strand, Madeleine L'Engle, Refuge 31 Films, The Science Fiction Makers, Victor Rousseau | 16 Comments

The Tolkien And Lewis Bromance: The Diana Glyer Interview on the Babylon Bee

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Brenton Dickieson

This is a fun little link. I have talked about Diana Glyer’s important work on creativity and collaboration. The Company They Keep: C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien as Writers in Community is a twenty-year wonder book, one of the most … Continue reading →

Posted in News & Links | Tagged Bandersnatch, C.S. Lewis, Diana Pavlac Glyer, J.R.R. Tolkien, The Babylon Bee, The Company They Keep, The Inklings | 5 Comments

C. S. Lewis and Friends Colloquium Postponed, but Student Paper Contest Continues

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Brenton Dickieson

Here is a victim of COVID-19 that I talked about on Monday. The 2020 C.S. Lewis & Friends Colloquium at Taylor University has been postponed from June 2020 to June 2021. I am quite disappointed as this was part of … Continue reading →

Posted in News & Links | Tagged C.S. Lewis, Charles Huttar, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Diana Pavlac Glyer, Don King, Dorothy L. Sayers, Inklings, J.R.R. Tolkien, Jane Chance, Jason Lepojärvi, Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson, Monika Hilder, Taylor University | 3 Comments

The C.S. Lewis & Friends Conference: A Final Call and My Paper Proposal

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Brenton Dickieson

I wanted to re-share the Call for Papers for one of my favourite conferences (which I describe here and here). If you are thinking of proposing a paper or creative piece, get that proposal in! They are especially interested in having … Continue reading →

Posted in News & Links, Original Research | Tagged C.S. Lewis, Charles Huttar, Diana Pavlac Glyer, Don King, Dorothy L. Sayers, Inklings, J.R.R. Tolkien, Jane Chance, Jason Lepojärvi, Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson, Monika Hilder, Taylor University | 19 Comments

Call For Papers: C. S. Lewis and Friends Colloquium, Taylor University, June 4-7, 2020

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Brenton Dickieson

I wanted to re-share the Call for Papers for one of my favourite conferences (which I describe here and here). I am working on my proposal today–a month early–because I think they are filling up the timeslots pretty rapidly. If you … Continue reading →

Posted in News & Links | Tagged C.S. Lewis, Charles Huttar, Diana Pavlac Glyer, Don King, Dorothy L. Sayers, Inklings, J.R.R. Tolkien, Jane Chance, Jason Lepojärvi, Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson, Monika Hilder, Taylor University | Leave a comment

An Open Class on Narnia and Friendship with Brenton Dickieson, Jason Lepojärvi, and Diana Pavlac Glyer (Full Video from Signum University)

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Brenton Dickieson

Friendship was an absolutely critical part of C.S. Lewis’ life. His lifelong friendship with his brother created a literary household. Lewis’ childhood and university friendships helped him renegotiate his core values and his life philosophy. The Oxford Inklings, the main … Continue reading →