Description: C.S. Lewis is one of the most renowned Christian writers and apologists of the early 20th century, and he has much to teach us beyond The Chronicles of Narnia. In this elective literature course, students will learn about Lewis’ spiritual formation, his marriage to Joy Davidman, and his friendship with J.R.R. Tolkien in C.S. Lewis: Creator of Narnia as well as read and be challenged by his diverse writings. In The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and The Screwtape Letters, students will learn how Lewis uses allegorical writing to convey truth. Students will also see Lewis’ struggle with faith while dealing with loss and death with A Grief Observed. Finally, students will read The Great Divorce and the lectures of Mere Christianity to get a more complete view of Lewis’ theology and apologetics. Parents and students should be aware that the reading content and pace of this course is challenging before registering for it.

Tutor: Kim Witthuhn works as a professional editor and has taught literature, writing, grammar, history, geography, and various electives at homeschool organizations over the last 20 years, including homeschooling her own children. She is also a homeschooling and career consultant and enjoys helping people discover the unique design God gave them. Mrs. Witthuhn graduated from Concordia University with a BA in English and Social Science Education. She lives in Eden Prairie with her husband and enjoys studying the Bible, reading, learning, and spending time with family.

Cost: $226, $236 or $246 (depending on registration date)
Level: Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Writing 2 or equivalent
Homework: 3-4 hours per week
Books (to be purchased by parents, any edition is fine): 

• C.S. Lewis: Creator of Narnia by Elaine Murray Stone
• The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
• The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
• A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis
• The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis
• Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

Supplies:  One-inch binder or folder for class handouts