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Tag Archives: Mythgard Academy
What is Signum Culture? A Signum Symposium hosted by Brenton Dickieson (Thursday, 2pm EST)
Signum University is a unique institution of learning. Beginning with the Mythgard Academy and a model of diving deep into some of our most engaging books, Signum University has developed an online, low-cost MA programme with majors in Tolkien Studies, … Continue reading
Mythgard Movie Club: The Fifth Element (Full Video)
The Fifth Element A couple of weeks ago, I was very pleased to be part of a panel discussion on The Fifth Element. This cult-classic science fiction film was written and directed by Luc Besson and based on story ideas … Continue reading
C.S. Lewis, Gender, and The Four Loves: An Open Class
C.S. Lewis’ The Four Loves is a book that is building in popularity nearly 60 years after it was originally published. My original review of the book 8 years ago remains one of the top posts on this blog, and I … Continue reading
C.S. Lewis, Gender, and The Four Loves: An Open Class (Tues, Sep 17, 7pm Eastern)
C.S. Lewis’ The Four Loves is a book that is building in popularity. My original review of the book 8 years ago remains one of the top posts on this blog, and I have returned to the ideas again and again. … Continue reading
Posted in Fictional Worlds, News & Links
Tagged C.S. Lewis, gender, higher education, Lewis and Gender, literature, love, myth, Mythgard Academy, mythology, mythopoiea, sex, Signum University, The Four Loves
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Master’s Class Announcement: C.S. Lewis and Mythologies of Love and Sex (Signum University Class)
I am truly pleased to be re-offering my course at Signum University this coming Fall, “C.S. Lewis and Mythologies of Love and Sex.” In this masters-level course, I use C.S. Lewis’ concept of four loves to structure a course about … Continue reading
Posted in Fictional Worlds, News & Links, Reflections
Tagged C.S. Lewis, higher education, literature, love, myth, Mythgard Academy, mythology, mythopoiea, sex, Signum University
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“Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” Roundtable Video (Feature Friday)
I loved my experience with the Mythgard Movie Club panel last Thursday night. A couple of years ago we hosted a “One Fantastic Rogue Beast” panel to let two popular films clash in conversation: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them … Continue reading
“Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” Roundtable Thursday
I’m pleased to announce that I am part of a Mythgard Movie Club panel on Thursday night. A couple of years ago we hosted a “One Fantastic Rogue Beast” panel to let two popular films clash in conversation: Fantastic Beasts and … Continue reading
Mythgard Movie Club: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (Friday Feature)
I had a great time this week discussing the GenX cult classic Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. This evocative 2004 film is rich in intertextual conversation and philosophical questions, as you can see from a couple of hours of conversation … Continue reading
Mythgard Movie Club: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Originally posted on ravingsanity:
Grab the nearest copy of the collected works of Alexander Pope (or is it Pope Alexander?) and join me for the inaugural session of the Mythgard Movie Club, the brand new (and free!) program from the…
“Stranger Things” Live Video Chat with Dr. Corey Olsen (Signum Series)
Stranger Things is one of the hottest new series on Netflix this year. My wife and I don’t always overlap in tastes, but this show drew us both in. We zoomed through the series in late night sittings, and I … Continue reading
