2025 Summer Literature Courses

Chesterton Literature Course: 
Time: Fridays at 9 AM PST/12 PM EST
Duration: 1 hour online class
Tuition: $169
Classes begin on May 23rd. There are 8 classes in total. Each class is one hour in length.

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 one hour in length.
Class Time: Fridays, 10:30 AM PST/1:30 PM EST
Course Duration: May 23 – July 18th

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 one hour in length.
Class Time: Fridays, 12 PM PST/3 PM EST
Course Duration: May 23 – July 18

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!