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Literature

The Space Trilogy of C.S. Lewis

With Kevin O'Brien

Explore C.S. Lewis’ Speculative Fiction classic Space Trilogy — experiencing the adventures, symbols, themes, and images telling a prophetic story of modern times and man’s place in the cosmos — revealed from a Christian perspective.

Total classes: 12

Prerequisite: None

Suggested grade level: 9th through 12th

Suggested credit: 1 Semester Literature

Description

CS Lewis’ science fiction novels The Space Trilogy combine adventures, symbols, themes, and images that tell a prophetic story of modern times and man’s place in the cosmos, told from a Christian perspective. We will engage this fascinating series, analyzing each book to bring out the deeper meanings they contain.

Outline

Introduction

Out of the Silent Planet – chapters 1-6

Out of the Silent Planet – chapters 7-12

Out of the Silent Planet – chapters 13-19

Out of the Silent Planet – chapters 20-22

Perelandra – chapters 1-6

Perelandra – chapters 7-12

Perelandra – chapters 13-17

That Hideous Strength – chapters 1-6

That Hideous Strength – chapters 7-12

That Hideous Strength – chapters 13-17

Review

Materials and Homework

Course Materials: The Space Trilogy by C.S. Lewis – https://www.amazon.com/Space-Trilogy-Omnib-Classics-Perelandra-ebook/dp/B00GR0CK1Y

Homework: Plan on 2 hours of reading per week, plus automated quizzes.

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