Great Works: J.R.R. Tolkien


Course Description

Dr. Keith Mathison will take you through a guided tour of Middle Earth. Along the way, you will read major works of J.R.R. Tolkien such as The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. By studying one of the great authors of the twentieth century, you will gain a better understanding of the way fantasy literature can reflect truth, goodness, and beauty.

About the Instructor

Dr. Keith A. Mathison is professor of systematic theology at Reformation Bible College. He earned his M.A. from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Fla., and his Ph.D. from Whitefield Theological Seminary. He is author of several books, including From Age to Age: The Unfolding of Biblical Eschatology and Given for You: Reclaiming Calvin’s Doctrine of the Lord’s Supper. He served as an associate editor of the Reformation Study Bible and previously served as associate editor of Tabletalk magazine.