The Hobbit and Fellowship of the Ring Courses

Summer 2024!

Classes & Times:

The Hobbit Literature Course: Grades 3-12
Fridays – 9 AM PST/12 PM EST (May 31 to July 19)

Discussions on Tolkien – The Fellowship of the Ring: Grades 6-12
Fridays – 11 AM PST/2 PM EST (May 31 to July 19)

Course Duration: May 31 – July 19 (Classes begin on May 31. There are 8 classes in total.  Each class is one hour in length)

The Hobbit Literature Course

Grades 3 through 12

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!

Grades 6 through 12 and above

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 Fellowship of the Ring