2026 Summer Literature Courses
We are offering six, wonderful Summer Literature classes! Please see below for details on each course.
| Summer Course | Time | Day of Week | Schedule | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Literature Course | 8 AM PST/11 PM EST | Friday | May 22 - July 10 | $179 total |
| The Hobbit Literature Course | 9 AM PST/12 PM EST | Friday | May 22 - July 10 | $179 total |
| The Fellowship of the Ring | 10 AM PST/1 PM EST | Friday | May 22 - July 10 | $179 total |
| The Two Towers | 11 AM PST/2 PM EST | Friday | May 22 - July 10 | $179 total |
| The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe | 1 PM PST/4 PM EST | Friday | May 22 - July 10 | $179 total |
| “On Fairy-Stories” | 2 PM PST/5 PM EST | Friday | May 22 - July 10 | $179 total |
Chesterton Literature Course:
Time: Fridays at 8 AM PST/11 PM EST
Duration: 50 minute online class
Tuition: $179
Classes begin on May 22nd. There are 8 classes in total. Final class is July 10th.
In this class, students will explore the beauty of truth in the tale of Gabriel Syme in Chesterton’s The Man Who was Thursday, discussed in the light of another of Chesterton’s great works, Orthodoxy. We will discover together how these two texts complement each other as Chesterton interweaves the mysteries and truths of philosophy and theology.
The class discussions will be led by a moderator from the Great Books Program. Students will engage in the very same Socratic method of discussion, while enjoying a combination of two of the best of the Good Books. Whether you’re just getting started and are curious about the nature of the Great Books Program, or are already a seasoned Great Books student, this is a perfect class for you. Enroll today!
The Hobbit Literature Course
There are 8 online classes in total. Each class is 50 minutes.
Class Time: Fridays, 9 AM PST/12 PM EST
Course Duration: May 22 – July 10th
In this class, students will experience J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit during eight weeks of reading, discussion, and adventure. Explore Middle-earth with Bilbo Baggins on his unexpected journey with Gandalf and the Dwarves!
The class discussions will be led by moderators from the Great Books Program. Students will engage in the very same Socratic method of discussion, while enjoying one of the best of the Good Books. Whether you’re just getting started and are curious about the nature of the Great Books Program, or are already a seasoned Great Books student, this is a perfect class for you. Enroll today!
Discussions on Tolkien: The Fellowship of the Ring
There are 8 classes in total. Each class is 50 minutes.
Class Time: Fridays, 10 AM PST/1 PM EST
Course Duration: May 22 – July 10
Welcome to a Long-Expected Adventure! In this course, we will read and discuss Tolkien’s The Fellowship of the Ring, the first of the three parts of The Lord of the Rings. Continue the journey through Middle-earth, and embark on an exploration of the meaning and power of the Ring.
The class discussions will be led by moderators from the Great Books Program. Students will engage in the very same Socratic method of discussion, while enjoying one of the best of the Good Books. Whether you’re just getting started and are curious about the nature of the Great Books Program, or are already a seasoned Great Books student, this class is just for you. Enroll today!
Discussions on Tolkien: The Two Towers
There are 8 classes in total. Each class is 50 minutes.
Class Time: Fridays, 11 AM PST/2 PM EST
Course Duration: May 22 – July 10
Join us as the adventure of the Ring continues! In this course, we will read and discuss Tolkien’s The Two Towers, the second of the three parts of The Lord of the Rings. Continue the journey with Frodo Baggins as he and his closest companions come to understand the depth of the dark powers of Sauron battling against them.
The class discussions will be led by moderators from the Great Books Program. Students will engage in the very same Socratic method of discussion, while enjoying one of the best of the Good Books. Whether you’re just getting started and are curious about the nature of the Great Books Program, or are already a seasoned Great Books student, this class is just for you. Enroll today!
Discussions on CS Lewis: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
There are 8 classes in total. Each class is 50 minutes.
Class Time: Fridays, 1 PM PST/4 PM EST
Course Duration: May 22 – July 10
Welcome to the world of Narnia! Join us in the course as we discover the wintry realm of the White Witch behind the Wardrobe door. C.S. Lewis’s classic tale of adventure and heroism is not one to miss!
The class discussions will be led by a moderator from the Great Books Program. Students will engage in the very same Socratic method of discussion, while enjoying one of the best of the Good Books. Whether you’re just getting started and are curious about the nature of the Great Books Program, or are already a seasoned Socratic Discussions student, this class is just for you. Enroll today!
Discussions on Tolkien: “On Fairy-Stories”
There are 8 classes in total. Each class is 50 minutes.
Class Time: Fridays, 2 PM PST/5 PM EST
Course Duration: May 22 – July 10
Have you ever wondered why mankind has always treasured myths, legends, and of course fairy-stories? In his brilliant essay, “On Fairy-Stories,” J.R.R. Tolkien reflects on the nature of the fairy tale, and unearths incredible truths about human nature and our needs and desires, as well as God’s plan to satisfy them. We will explore some classic fairy-tales alongside reading and discussing the entirety of Tolkien’s essay over the course of eight weeks.
The class discussions will be led by a moderator from the Great Books Program. Students will engage in the very same Socratic method of discussion, while enjoying one of the best of the Good Books. Whether you’re just getting started and are curious about the nature of the Great Books Program, or are already a seasoned Socratic Discussions student, this class is just for you. Enroll today!
