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July 2025  Candidate  Standard Module
Discussion-based • Medium intensity

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Typological motifs are a prominent feature of Tolkien's legendarium, including the motif of marriage and romance. Marital relationships appear among the Ainur (both Valar and Maiar) and the Children of Ilúvatar (both Elves and Men): some happy, some tragic, and some in-between. Tolkien's stories of marriage and romance represent a kind of "wisdom tradition" with relevant applicability to modern society and modern relationships. Most notably, men are always the ones who "marry up" in Tolkien's world, demonstrating a profound respect for women and femininity in society.

Required Texts

The following books by JRR Tolkien are required: The Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales, and The Lord of the Rings.
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Days and Times

ASKED: Meeting Tuesdays & Fridays at 8:00 PM Eastern for eight 1-hour sessions on July 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29, August 1

Signum Time
US/Eastern
Note Your Time
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Tue, Jul 8
8:00 PM
Fri, Jul 11
8:00 PM
Tue, Jul 15
8:00 PM
Fri, Jul 18
8:00 PM
Tue, Jul 22
8:00 PM
Fri, Jul 25
8:00 PM
Tue, Jul 29
8:00 PM
Fri, Aug 1
8:00 PM