September 8, 2026 - April 13, 2026; Enrollment open through April!
C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia are among the most beloved and symbolically rich books in all of children’s literature. Drawing deep upon various aspects of Lewis’ classical education, the books explore betrayal, oppression, sacrifice, honor, and forgiveness, and the character necessary to successfully navigate such dynamics in the world. This course will be attentive to the influences on the series and to its symbolic world, unraveling the layers of its meaning. This course consists of regularly scheduled seminars held on Zoom.
N.B., This course is already open, but new students are welcome. Please refer to the schedule below, and note that the text listed should be read prior to the session.
- Session I: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
- Session II: Prince Caspian - Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
- Session III: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader - Tuesday, November 10th, 2026
- Session IV: The Silver Chair - Tuesday, January 12, 2027
- Session V: The Horse and His Boy - Tuesday, February 9, 2027
- Session VI: The Magician’s Nephew - Tuesday, March 23, 2027
- Session VII: The Last Battle - April 13, 2027
Texts:Learners will need a copy of the books in the Chronicles of Narnia series. If you already own the books, you may need to clarify which page numbers should be read in your copy of the texts. If you would like to purchase a set of these texts, we recommend:
- Lewis, C S. The Chronicles of Narnia Full-Color Paperback 7-Book Box Set: 7 Books in 1 Box Set. HarperCollins, 2000. ISBN-13 978-0064409391
Schedule: 9/15/26, 10/13/26, 11/10/26, 1/12/27, 2/9/27, 3/23/27, and 4/13/27 from 5:00-6:30 PM (CST)
Facilitator: Dr. Junius Johnson
GH employees (and affiliate school employees): use voucher code ghemployee (case sensitive) at checkout.
